You'd be surprised to find
out that many of the ingredients found in store-bought skin remedies are found
in common household pantry items, such as grapes. Homemade remedies are not
only inexpensive, but they don't contain unknown chemical additives found in
many products. We have rounded up some super affordable and beauty-friendly
remedies, all made from things you may already have in your kitchen!
1. Grape anti-aging Cleanser
If
you want to get rid of your wrinkles and keep
your skin healthy, grapes are the best. They also are rich in antioxidants and
vitamins. Simply blend half a cup of whole grapes, one teaspoon of olive oil, a
1/4 cup of yogurt and a tablespoon of baking soda in a blender. Apply this
mixture on your face for around 20 minutes then wash off with water.
2. Avocado and Honey Moisturizer
Avocado is essentially a
super food which is full of enriching with fats, fiber, antioxidants and
vitamins. At the same time, honey helps your skin absorb and retain moisture.
Mix one whole avocado with a tablespoon of honey by mashing it up and simmering
it on a low flame. Once the mixture cools, apply to the skin for around 20 to
30 minutes and then wash off.
3. Citric Acid and Baking Soda Toner
First, apply citric acid, or
lemon juice, to your skin and allow to sit for five minutes. The acid will
deteriorate all dead skin and other debris that has built up. Follow it up by gently
exfoliate with the baking soda then thoroughly rinse it. This will remove the
remaining debris, leaving your skin very soft and young.
4. Honey and Cucumber Cleanse and Moisturize.
Not only does honey help
your skin absorb and retain moisture, but it removes impurities as well.
Combined with cucumber's anti-inflammatory properties, it makes a great skin
remedy. Mix one cup of cucumber juice with a tablespoon of honey and place the mixture
on your skin for around 10 minutes. Upon washing with warm water, your skin
will feel soft and moisturized.
5. Honey and Sugar Scrub
Mix two parts honey with one
part sugar, then gently scrub your skin with the mixture for around 15 minutes.
The sugar will exfoliate your skin while the honey helps retain moisture. These
simple ingredients can be found just about anywhere, so keep this handy recipe
in mind. After rinsing with warm water, your skin will be looking great and
feeling brand new.
6. Coffee Ground Scrub
Because coffee grounds are
very rough, they exfoliate the skin very well. On top of that, they draw out
moisture. Although you may think this is counterproductive, drawing out
moisture can help remove excess cellulite, improving the shine of your skin.
Rub the grounds on your skin for around five minutes then rinse with warm
water.
7. Milk and Honey
Fill your bathtub with warm
water then place two cups of milk and half a cup of honey in the bath. Sit in
this mixture for around 30 minutes and enjoy a relaxing break in your routine.
Your skin will feel completely moisturized when you are done. A shower
afterwards will remove any sticky residue, without negating the benefits.
8. Almond Oil All-Over Moisturizer
Almond oil is well known for
having copious amounts of vitamin E, so it makes perfect sense to use it in
skin products. Obtain some pure almond oil and rub it onto your skin. Remember
that a little bit goes a long way. Just allow it to completely absorb. Don't
rinse with any water whatsoever. This remedy works far better compared to any
lotion on the market today.
9. Oatmeal and Honey Face Mask
The oatmeal has powerful
anti-inflammatory properties that will tighten your skin cells, giving your
skin a toned, fresh appearance. Simmer equal amounts of honey and oatmeal for
ten minutes, strain the mixture, allow to cool and apply to your skin for a
full 20 minutes Make sure to completely rinse of the mixture with water.
10. Oatmeal, Sea Salt and Baking Soda Scrub
First, boil equal amounts of
oats and water by volume, then strain the mixture and allow to cool. Rub your
skin with equal amounts of sea salt, baking soda and water for around 20
minutes, then rinse. The exfoliating process helps prepare your skin to receive
all the benefits of the oatmeal.
Reminder
Combine
these remedies with exercise and fun hobbies, such as crafting
and sewing
, hiking and other activities to balance your life, both physically and
mentally. Keep in mind that there are many other homemade remedies out there.
Don't be discouraged if one remedy doesn't work well, as many find much higher
success in some home remedies than others, so you just have to see which one
works best for you. Most importantly, you can rest knowing that these remedies
use all natural ingredients, unlike some skin care products on the market
today.
