Preserving your skin from the natural effects of aging, sun damage and the environment rests largely on mitigating the effects of harmful free radicals. In these three cheap and natural anti-aging skin treatments, Mother Nature gives man-made products a run for their money in your quest for an ageless, radiant complexion.
Egg White
Egg white is a rich source of vitamin A, which helps in repairing the skin tissues, making them healthy. It also helps in getting rid of wrinkles and impurities. Egg white helps in maintaining your skin tone and lowers the oil content of your skin making them pimple free. They act on the age spots and make your skin bright. To prepare the egg mask, just separate the egg white and apply it on your face. Leave it to dry and do not forget to apply on your eye area. Wash off and wipe with a soft towel. This will help in tightening your skin, making it look young and vibrant.
Sweet Potato
Sweet potato is a great source of beta-carotene, fiber, vitamins C and B6, potassium, magnesium, phosphorous and zinc. They have remarkable anti-aging benefits. They help you in getting rid of the aging spots and scars. They also do wonders when used to treat tired eyes. It helps in removing the dark circles around your eyes. To make the mask, boil the sweet potato and mash them into a paste once they cool. Apply this mask on your face for fifteen to twenty minutes and then wash off. Apply around the eyes too. Cut two pieces of potato slices and keep them on your eyes.
Papaya
Papaya is rich in vitamin C, carotene, minerals and the enzyme papain. It is a natural exfoliator and moisturizer. It helps open the pores in your skin making it soft. The anti-oxidation property and the presence of papain help in getting rid of dead cells from your skin. Regular use of papaya on your skin will reduce the aging signs. To prepare papaya mask, mash a piece of ripe papaya into a smvooth cream. Apply this mask on your face and let it dry for fifteen minutes. Then, wash off the mask using warm water. You can feel your skin become smooth and bright. This mask will free you from age spots, if used regularly.
Yogurt and Cucumber
Yogurt is an excellent source of lactic acid. Lactic acid is a natural exfoliator, which helps in removing dead cells from your skin and replacing it with the new ones. Yogurt also contains minerals, which help in keeping your skin moisturized. Cucumber is widely known for its cooling property. It also helps in getting rid of bloated eyes and dark circles. Yogurt and cucumber mask is prepared by mixing one eighth of grated cucumber with half a cup of yogurt to form a paste. Apply this mask on your face and leave for ten minutes. Wash off the mask using warm water. Use this mask thrice a week for better results. This mask will make your skin bright and will help get rid of the aging signs.
Lemon and Honey
Lemon, the yellow fruit is a rich source of vitamin C, otherwise known as ascorbic acid. It serves as a natural antioxidant, which helps in removing the dead cells from your skin. Honey on the other hand has soothing properties, which helps in treating wrinkles. To prepare the mask, mix one tablespoon of lemon extract with one tablespoon of honey to make a thick solution. Apply this mask on your face and massage well in circular motion. Leave the mask to dry for twenty minutes and rinse using lukewarm water. Care has to be taken while applying near eyes. Dilute the lemon extract, if you feel any irritation. Better results are obtained, if you apply this mask continuously for a month in the night. Your skin will become healthy and spot free.
To reduce lines and wrinkles and maintain a youthful glow, you need to grate fresh coconut , about 1cup and squeeze the milk out of it (don’t use canned coconut milks containing preservatives as that won’t work for you) and use it on your face and keep it for about 10 minutes and rinse off if it feels sticky.
Avocado.
Avocado’s are very good for giving your skin a radiance boost and diminish the fine lines and wrinkles. Grate avocado into a paste, and use this paste or the juice from it on the skin for about 10-12 minutes and rinse off. You can also massage your skin with slices of chilled avocado kept in the freezer.
If your skin is dry then you should go in for castor oil which soothes the skin and softens it, keeping it moist and in turn reducing the lines and wrinkles .Take a few drops in your hands and massage into the skin from neck to face.
Are you someone who spends atleast 5-8 hour in front of the Laptop and this is telling on the skin of your eyes with age? This worsens the condition of the skin near the eyes, by making it look dull, tired and darkened . The best way is to obtain the purest form of bee’s honey . If possible directly from an apiary and massage it on to the skin around the eyes before going to bed at night.
Are you in your early 30’s , and those signs of aging are just beginning to show? Then you can get yourself some pineapple and slice them up , and rub those on your skin for about 5 minutes and leave on for another 10 minutes and then wash off. Pineapple has properties which are good to diminish the first signs of aging.
