CAMPHOR

                         It's a waxy, white or transparent solid with a strong, aromatic odor. Camphor is a substance derived from the tree Cinnamomum camphora found in Asia, china, japan etc. It is used

for its scent, ingredients in cooking, for medical purposes,religious ceremonies, also used as an anti-odor element and kept in cupboard corners as a insect repellent. 
                                     It has been used in skin care products because of its cooling, analgesic and anti-itch properties  from past so many years. 
        

PROPERTIES :-

• It gently helps oily, problematic skin.
• It purifies and tones the skin.
• Prevents accumulation of impurities on skin.
• It reduces the appearance of pores and improves skin complexion
• In cough it is applied on chest for easy breathing.
• It is applied on skin to help itching or irritation.
• It act as a painkiller when applied on the affected skin.   

USE OF CAMPHOR IN DIFFERENT MASKS :- 

1) FOR GLOW -

                 Pinch of camphor

                 5 drops almond oil
                 1 tbsp red lentil (masoor dal) powder
                 Milk

• Mix all  the above ingredients together.
• Add milk to make a paste of it.
• Apply it evenly on your face.
• Leave it for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Wet your hands and gently massage your face.
• Rinse with lukewarm water.

2) FOR ACNE -

                Pinch of camphor
                1/4th tbsp calendula flower paste
                1 tbsp fuller's earth (multani mitti)
                Rose water  

• Mix all  the above ingredients together.
• Add rose water to make a paste of it.
• Apply it evenly on your face.
• Leave it for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Rinse it with water.

3) FOR FAIRNESS -

                Pinch of camphor
                Pinch of nut meg (jayaphala) powder
               1/4th tbsp liquorice (mulethi) powder
               4 drops of almond oil
               Rose water

• Mix all  the above ingredients together.
• Add rose water to make a paste of it.
• Apply it evenly on your face.
• Leave it for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Wet your hands and gently massage your face.
• Rinse with lukewarm water.