Every woman wants picture-perfect, flawless skin. Clear and beautiful skin is one of the main elements of a person’s beauty. Healthy s...
Every woman wants picture-perfect, flawless skin. Clear and beautiful
skin is one of the main elements of a person’s beauty. Healthy skin helps you
feel beautiful as well.
Your skin care regimen and lifestyle habits are the primary predictors
of your skin’s health. Some of the leading factors that take a toll on the
quality and texture of your skin are stress, lack of sleep, poor
nutrition, and pollution, damage from the sun’s
ultraviolet rays, excessive smoking and drinking
alcohol.
There are thousands
of skin and beauty care products that promise to give you clear and glowing
skin. Instead of relying on these products, you can try some simple and easy
home remedies to improve the overall health and appearance of your skin.
1. Lemon
Lemon is one of the best ingredients that you can use to promote
clear skin. The citric acid present in lemon helps keep the skin clear by
removing dead cells, and its vitamin C content helps reduce dark spots by
increasing the cell renewal process. Lemon also has bleaching properties that
will help improve your overall skin complexion.
- Apply
fresh-squeezed lemon juice to your entire face and neck. Leave it on for
10 minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water. After this, rub cucumber
slices on your skin to soften and moisturize it. Do this daily or every
other day.
- Another
option is squeeze the juice of one-half lemon and mix one to two
tablespoons of raw honey in it. Apply it on your face, leave it on for 15
to 20 minutes and then rinse it off.
- To
exfoliate your skin, mix two teaspoons each of lemon juice and sugar.
Apply the mixture on your face, neck and hands. Scrub in a circular motion
and leave it on for 10 minutes. Then rinse it off with lukewarm water.
Follow this remedy once a week to enjoy glowing skin.
2. Turmeric
Turmeric is an excellent antiseptic and skin-lightening agent that
helps minimize scars and other marks. Plus, turmeric can alleviate allergic,
inflammatory and infectious skin disorders that make your skin look dull and
lifeless.
- Mix one tablespoon of turmeric powder with enough pineapple juice
to make a paste. Apply the paste to your face and neck. Leave it on until
the paste dries completely. Then wash it off with lukewarm water. Follow
this remedy two or three times a week to reduce the appearance of spots on
skin.
- Make a paste by mixing equal amounts of turmeric powder and gram flour with a little water or milk. Apply it evenly on your skin and leave it on until it dries. Wash it off with lukewarm water, scrubbing your skin gently in a circular motion. Follow this remedy once a week to lighten your skin tone and remove scars.
3. Honey
To enjoy clear skin, your need to keep your skin well
moisturized. Honey is a great moisturizer and also has antibacterial
properties that help ward off infection.
- Apply
raw honey directly on your skin. Let it dry naturally and then rinse it
off with lukewarm water. The water content in honey will deeply moisturize
the skin, making it soft and supple. Do this simple remedy once daily or
every other day.
- Alternatively,
mix two teaspoons of milk and one teaspoon of honey. Then add one teaspoon
of gram flour and mix it in well. Apply it all over your face. Leave it on
for 20 minutes and then rinse it off with warm water. Use this face mask
once a week to enjoy radiant and clear skin.
4. Aloe Vera
Aloe vera has many benefits for the skin. It has antibacterial
properties that help kill bacteria that cause acne, anti-inflammatory
properties that help soothe irritated skin, and astringent properties that help
heal scars. Plus, aloe vera moisturizes the skin and stimulates new skin cell
growth.
- Extract
the gel from an aloe vera leaf.
- Apply
the gel on your face using a cotton ball.
- Allow
it to dry on its own for about half an hour, and then rinse it off with
lukewarm water.
- Follow
this remedy daily or several times per week.
5. Baking Soda
Baking soda balances pH levels of the skin, which is very
important to maintain clear skin. Plus, its mild antiseptic and
anti-inflammatory properties help deal with problems like acne, pimples
and spots. It also works as an excellent exfoliating agent to keep the skin
free from dirt, impurities and dead skin cells.
- Mix
one teaspoon of baking soda with one teaspoon of water or lemon juice to
make a paste. Cleanse your face and use the paste to gently exfoliate the
skin. Finally rinse your face with lukewarm water and pat it dry with a
towel. Follow this remedy two or three times a week.
- Alternatively,
mix one teaspoon each of baking soda and raw honey. Apply this mixture
onto damp skin and massage gently for just one minute. Then wash with
lukewarm water. Finally, splash some cold water on your face to close the
pores. Follow this remedy once a week.
6. Cucumber
Cucumbers contain hydrating, nourishing and astringent properties
that are very good for skin. They can improve the overall appearance of your
skin by repairing damaged skin cells, removing dead skin cells and adding a
fresh glow.
- Cut a fresh cucumber into thick slices, and rub them thoroughly all
over your face. Leave it on overnight and rinse with warm water in the
morning. Do this daily before going to bed.
- Alternatively, make a mixture with equal amounts of cucumber juice
and lemon juice. Apply this mixture to your skin, allow it to dry completely,
and then wash it off with warm water. Do this daily.
