Remedy
Skin shelfMalai-Honey Pack for Dry Skin
During winter dry skin, or anytime skin feels rough and dehydrated.
From the household notebook
“Skin sukhi ho gayi? Malai lagao. Isse achha moisturizer koi company nahi bana sakti!”
Dadima’s tip: Fresh malai sabse achhi. Garam pani se muh mat dhona — lukewarm se dhona.
You will need
Ingredients
malai (fresh milk cream)
2 tbspSubstitute full-fat yogurt
Availability Available abroad
shahad (honey)
1 tbspSubstitute raw honey
Availability Available abroad
How to make it
Preparation
- Mix fresh malai with honey
- Apply generously on face and dry areas
- Leave 20 minutes
- Wash with lukewarm water
- Pat dry gently
Works best for
dry skinflaky skinrough patcheswinter dryness
Dosage
2-3 times a week in winter. Once a week otherwise.
When not to use
Avoid if you have dairy allergy; may worsen acne on oily skin areas.