You want to get rid of wrinkles, fine lines, and crow’s feet, but at the same time, you don’t want anything to do with Botox or plastic surgery. We get where you are coming from. These expensive procedures have side effects that can do more damage than good in the long run.
So, what’s the solution?
This is where safe, and natural home remedies come to the rescue. They are pretty straightforward, and you will see precise results by keeping up with them for a couple of months. However, patience is the key! You are mistaken if you think a week of applying a DIY lotion on your skin will smoothen your age signs.
The best thing about these remedies is that they have no side effects. Always do a patch test on the inside of your elbow to see if the ingredients cause a rash. You are good to go if you don’t experience any irritation.
Let’s take a look at some DIY remedies that will make your skin look younger and healthier:
*Ingredients mentioned in all remedies are everyday household staples, so you won’t find any trouble making them in this instance.
Baking Soda
Ingredients
- Water: 1 Tablespoon
- Baking Soda: 1 Tablespoon
Directions
- Mix baking soda and water in a bowl and make a paste
- Gently rub it on the affected areas
- Move your fingers in circular motions for a few minutes
- Leave the paste on for 10 minutes
- Rinse with warm, pat dry with a towel, and moisturize
This DIY remedy can be applied twice a week.
Baking soda is a great exfoliator and helps remove dead skin cells and impurities that accumulate in the pores. It improves blood circulation and cell turnover, which reduces wrinkles.
Yogurt Mask
Ingredients
- Yogurt: 4 Tablespoons
- Olive Oil: 1 Tablespoon
Directions
- Mix yogurt and olive oil in a bowl
- Use a whisker to beat it so that the oil blends in well
- Apply the paste to your face and leave it on for 20 minutes
- Rinse with warm water
This DIY remedy can be applied twice a week.
Yogurt has lactic acid and natural enzymes that cleanse and shrink the pores. This tightens your skin, which reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Moreover, yogurt smoothens your skin and diminishes scars.
Aloe Vera Mask
Ingredients
- Aloe Vera Gel or Fresh Aloe Vera: 1 Tablespoon
- Egg White: 1
Directions
- Mix aloe vera gel and egg white in a bowl
- Massage it gently on your face
- Leave it on for half hour
- Rinse with warm water
This DIY remedy can be applied twice a week.
Aloe vera gel contains Vitamin E, which protects the skin from cell damage and prevents it from losing moisture. Combined with egg whites, it tightens your skin. It also brightens up your skin with its anti-inflammatory compounds and antioxidants.
Lemon Juice Mask
Ingredients
- Lemon Juice: 2 Tablespoons
- Honey: 2 Tablespoons
Directions
- Mix honey and lemon juice in a bowl
- Apply the paste to your neck and face and massage it gently
- Leave it on for 10 minutes
- Rinse with warm water
This DIY remedy can be applied twice a week.
Lemon juice contains Vitamin C, which helps rebuild collagen in your skin. This fades away fine lines and wrinkles.
And there you have it ― four simple recipes to help you reduce age signs that make you look older than you are.
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