DIY beauty tutorials are the new craze

It’s 2020. Holiday plans are on a halt and work life is largely remote. The ‘new normal’ comes with some underlying rules — a lot more screen time, the ‘shop and store responsibly’ mandate, and most importantly, a conscious choice to make a shift toward self-reliance. The change in the way of being has given rise to a rather interesting trend on social media — DIY beauty vlogs!

Granny’s secrets on your face

Ever since Ashwini Dixit, fashion, beauty and lifestyle blogger, started exploring the beauty aspect of blogging, she has been getting requests to share her favourite homemade remedies.

So, we requested her to share with us the ingredients to her go-to DIY green tea face pack, which has been a super hit among her followers. For those who are avid followers of the cleanse-tone-moisturise routine, here’s Ashwini’s quicker way for caring for your skin.

Take one tea bag after you’ve enjoyed your evening tea (you may even refrigerate it and use the bag the next day). Now, mix one bag of green tea well into two to three teaspoons of curd until the mixture’s texture becomes a fine paste. Apply it over your face and leave it on until it dries completely. Then, rinse with lukewarm water.

“This helps in achieving a fresh and glowing skin in less than twenty minutes,” says Ashwini.

Easy-peasy skincare routine

Lifestyle influencer Aswathi Balakrishnan reveals how, especially because the lockdown-induced work-from-home culture, people are exploring ways to make the best out of their time indoors.

Realistic skincare goals are trending of late, she points out.

“A sizeable number of requests for my vlogs point to one thing: everyone’s focused on trying out easy self-care hacks as we wade through times like these, in which staying home and taking care has become pivotal for existence,” states Aswathi.

Then, she shares with us her preferred DIY routine. “One of my most favourite recommendations among the DIYs would be green tea ice cubes,” she begins. “It’s as simple as pouring the green tea into your ice tray and rubbing it all over the face. This not only prevents acne, but also freshens up your skin in a fraction of seconds.”