Raw milk and saffron home remedy suggested for glowing skin ahead of Diwali

With only a few days left for Diwali, many people head to beauty parlours to brighten their faces. Facials and cleanups are done there, and expensive face serums and face packs are applied. These make the skin look good and glowing for a while, but within a few days it goes back to how it was.

The article says that a change in weather, greater work stress, a lack of nutrients and the sun's ultraviolet rays damage the quality of the skin. It also says that repeated use of chemical products makes the skin sag and aggravates its problems. When pimples and fine lines start showing on the face, people spend thousands of rupees on costly anti-ageing creams. Instead, it advises using items available in the kitchen for the skin.

The remedy needs three things: raw milk, saffron and cotton.

The method described is to take raw milk in a bowl and add a few strands of saffron to it. Leave it as it is for 10 to 15 minutes. Once the saffron's colour has come off into the milk, apply it to the face with cotton or a brush and leave it on for 20 minutes. According to the article, this will help improve the quality of damaged skin.

Applying the saffron and milk mixture three or four times a week will help cleanse the skin from within, it says. It also advises massaging the face gently after application, which it says will help improve blood circulation.

The article claims that lactic acid present in raw milk helps remove dark spots on the face, and that applying it with saffron brings a glow to the face and reduces blemishes. It adds that people should try home remedies instead of repeatedly buying expensive skincare products.

The article says the effect of a home remedy is not visible immediately, but with regular use the skin becomes glowing in about a month. It also says surface skincare alone is not enough, and that fibre in the diet, plenty of water and physical activity are also necessary.

A note with the article says the information is for general awareness only and makes no claim of treating any condition. It asks readers to consult their doctor before trying any remedy.