Homemade Facial Products for Aging Skin
The skin care industry has recently discovered an interest in natural skin care ingredients. This means that you can now find, purchase, and use products that contain fruit extracts and other natural ingredients.
However, the most natural skin products are still considered to be the ones you can make by yourself. Which means that your pantry and refrigerator contain a wealth of products that can help you battle skin problems, from acne to aging skin. As with any homemade remedy, the results will not necessarily be immediate, but have patience.
Here is a small overview of a few natural remedies that you can use to help deal with skin wrinkles, sagging and dull skin, and age spots. Remember to do a patch test before using any of these products to make sure that you are not allergic to them.
Vitamin C & Skin Rejuvenation
Vitamin C is a basic anti-aging ingredient that can help you treat damaged skin while also helping stimulate the production of collagen. Luckily, most traditional facial products will usually contain this antioxidant ingredient.
If you want to try something different, here's a recipe that you can whip up from products that you easily find in your kitchen. Take whipping cream and mix it with orange and lemon juice. Once you've mixed the ingredients well, apply this mixture to your skin, massage lightly, and rinse off with warm water.
Anti-aging Ingredients from your Garden: Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is a very popular ingredient in all types of skin care products. When used in anti aging products it helps make the skin firmer and more elastic. This helps to immediately reduce the appearance wrinkles.
You can have your own homemade remedy by cutting open a stalk and applying the gel directly to your skin. Keep in mind that it can cause slight irritation that will soon pass, however, if the stinging sensation bothers you, you can dilute the aloe vera with water or by mixing it with olive oil before applying it to your skin.
A Face Lift for less than a Dollar
Egg whites are a great way of treating the skin around your eyes because they gently tighten sagging skin and help reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Make sure to be gentle when applying any product to this area.
Beat the eggs whites until they are foamy. Once the egg whites are ready, apply it to your skin, let dry, and rinse off with warm water. Some people have claimed to added honey or almond flour to the mix.
Natural Facial Product for Wrinkles
Milk is a fabulous anti-wrinkle product. It can also help tighten your skin. Simply apply the milk all over your face and neck, let set a few minutes and then rinse off with warm water.
If you are looking for natural skin care and do not want to make your own, try BIOBALM. This natural skin care cream is made with snail serum and considered to be such a gentle wrinkle cream that it can be used on any type of skin, even the most sensitive.
Published March 17th, 2010
Filed in Skin Care