What is the secret to youthful skin? Staying out of the sun? Getting proper
sleep? Regular exercise? Surprisingly, the answer may not take you far from your
kitchen pantry. Hey there viewers and welcome back to another bestie video!
As you may already know, the skin is the largest organ in the body. Taking care
of it using organic, chemical free products will keep it looking youthful and glowing. Pollution,
sleeping with makeup on or eating unhealthy meals can make it look dull and dry. With thousands
of beauty products flooding the market, it is best to rely on natural sources to
achieve real results. But what natural ingredients should you be looking for?
Is milk the best moisturizer? Turmeric has skin rejuvenating
properties? Wait...I should be using bananas for clear skin?
Today we will be talking about natural products to help your skin stay forever young.
Milk
Let’s kickstart our list with one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. If it
is healthier looking skin that you want, then this breakfast essential is your best friend.
Loaded with skin friendly nutrients like vitamin B6, B12 and vitamin D, splashing your face or
just wiping it with cold milk twice a day will get rid of uneven skin tone and moisturize the
skin. Follow this routine regularly, especially if you are looking for ways to deal with dry skin.
How do you deal with dry skin? Share your ideas with us in the comments section.
Avocado You may have seen avocado toast
flooding the social media. However, it is more than just a healthy breakfast. This green fruit
is one of the secret ingredients that makes your skin look and feel young. This natural source of
collagen, antioxidants, healthy fats and vitamin C, can be mashed and used as a face mask. If you
don’t get whole avocados you can apply avocado oil before bed as a part of your skin care routine.
Honey Love having
honey as a sweetener? You will love it more when you will learn about its amazing skin benefits.
It has the natural capacity to retain moisture. Applying it on your face regularly will make it
soft and supple along with preventing early signs of aging like wrinkles and fine lines. Honey is
also naturally anti inflammatory that helps in skin rejuvenation and gives it a youthful glow.
Olive oil Olive oil has long been
used for its natural skin care properties. It’s used as the base for several face cleansers and
moisturizers these days and dabbing a couple of drops will keep your skin moisturized without that
greasy feeling. The combination of olive oil with salt makes for the perfect natural exfoliator.
The potent antioxidant content helps reduce the formation of wrinkles and signs of aging.
Orange juice Brimming with vitamin C,
oranges are great for detoxification. Drinking orange juice helps rejuvenate
the skin from within. Blitzing up a couple of orange peels with rose water gets rid
of acne and maintains skin firmness. Replace your regular unhealthy snack with one orange
that will actively detoxify, get rid of free radicals and keep the skin looking young.
Turmeric When it comes to skin care,
turmeric is a super spice. You can combine it with gram flour and milk and use it in place of soap.
This will keep the moisture locked into the skin while also getting rid of dead skin. Moisturizing
and exfoliating in one. The winning combination of honey with turmeric has some incredible
antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that treat several skin problems and heals wounds.
Almonds
Speaking about skin health, eating almonds regularly will put a hold on the formation
of wrinkles and keep the skin looking youthful. Concentrated with potent omega 3 fatty acids,
vitamin E, antioxidants and other skin friendly minerals, regularly massaging the
skin with almond oil will keep it glowing and prevent the formation of fine lines.
Applying the paste of soaked almonds and milk will also promote younger looking skin.
Sugar You should avoid eating sugar if
it is healthy looking skin you’re after. But when it comes to being used as a skin care ingredient,
it's a whole different story. Sugar is an excellent skin softener. To get rid of dry
scaly skin, applying a combination of yogurt and sugar will be just the thing you need. The
abrasive nature of sugar scrubs helps get rid of the dull skin that makes your skin look lifeless.
Aloe vera Aloe vera gel is known for its healing
properties. Applying freshly scraped aloe vera gel increases collagen production in the skin which
makes it feel supple and look younger. Collagen is the main ingredient that increases skin elasticity
and reduces wrinkles. In addition to this, aloe vera gel also hydrates the skin. All these
properties together, along with antioxidants, can get rid of skin damaging free radicals.
Cucumber Cucumber is over 90% water,
which makes it one of the best skin hydrating ingredients. From its cooling properties to treat
puffy eyes to soothing burnt or damaged skin, there are many ways to include it in your skin
care regime. A cucumber face mask is a simple natural way of moisturizing and nourishing the
skin. It has astringent properties and soothing agents that provide relief from sunburn and acne.
Fig
Figs fall under the category of superfood. Along with boosting the immune system,
their ability to remove toxins from the skin is also widely appreciated. All you have to do is
mash 2 or 3 figs along with a couple of drops of lemon juice or a dash of milk. Applying this face
mask at least three times a week will enhance the glow of the skin. Being mildly abrasive in
nature massaging this mixture on the face will exfoliate the pores and keep the skin healthy.
Papaya
Papaya is often eaten for its amazing health benefits. It also contains a
secret beauty ingredient called papain which works wonders for the skin. When
applied as a face mask this enzyme exhibits skin, blemish and scar lighting properties.
Combining 2 scoops of mashed papaya pulp with a couple of lemon drops and a tablespoon of
honey also reduces pigmentation that will result in a natural young glow.
It has natural exfoliating properties which gets rid of dry, dead skin.
Lemon Lemons are one of the most
common ingredients featured in skin care products. Rich in vitamin C, antioxidants and citric acid,
applying lemon boosts collagen production that increases skin elasticity. Not just that,
it also brightens the skin while moisturizing it at the same time. Acne won’t go away? Lemons
are naturally antibacterial which prevents infection. Sure you can drink lemon juice
to detoxify but you can also add a couple of lemon drops to your homemade face mask as well.
Yogurt Packed with probiotics,
yogurt is popular for keeping the gut healthy and digestive system running. Rich in lactic acid, it
is amazing for the skin. It helps in reducing sun damage and getting rid of dark circles along with
protecting the skin from premature aging. Being antibacterial and antifungal in nature, applying
a face mask made from yogurt, honey and oats will stop the development of acne and soothe sunburns.
Oats Packed with vitamins and minerals,
oats are the ultimate skin friendly food. When used as a face mask they make for an effective
anti tanning agent and exfoliator. The zinc in them can fight off pimples by absorbing
the excess oil. They deeply moisturize dry, itchy skin while making it feel satin smooth.
The combination of oats, yogurt and lemon drops are the perfect skin moisturizing face mask.
Before we move forward, are you wondering about the health benefits of oats? Check
out this video to learn about what will happen to your body if you eat oatmeal
everyday. Now back to products that will help your skin stay forever young.
Coconut oil This all natural
light moisturiser, provides extra hydration to the skin making it look radiant. Coconut
oil is the ultimate solution to several skin issues like smoothing out chapped palms, lips
and elbows. It has highly potent anti-inflammatory properties like antioxidants and fatty acids which
reduces redness, inflammation and minimizes wrinkle formation. You can apply a generous
layer of coconut oil and wipe out the extra oil with a cotton pad, before going to bed.
Banana Packed with the goodness
of natural vitamins, minerals and carotene, bananas are one of the most underrated fruits
for skin care. A great source for potassium, this humble moisturizer makes the skin look clear,
radiant and youthful. Dehydrated skin makes you look dull and lifeless. Applying a face
mask made from mashed ripe banana, honey and lemon will make it look healthy and supple.
Rosehip oil Unlike rose oil,
which is derived from rose petals, rosehip oil is extracted from the fruits and seeds of the flower.
This oil is somewhat of an elixir of youth which is concentrated with antioxidants and fatty acids.
These help the regeneration of damaged skin cells and tissues. Gently dabbing a couple of drops of
rosehip oil everyday, can get rid of crow’s feet that develop around the eyes and any other signs
of aging. For more effect you can add this oil in your everyday moisturizers for face masks.
Natural sources of essential vitamins and minerals work much better than manufactured ones especially
when it comes to achieving that younger looking skin, because they are present naturally. These
chemical cocktails that come in fancy bottles may cause irritation to your natural skin,
cause acne, blemishes and accelerate wrinkle formation. Your skin will thank
you for making the switch to natural, organic alternatives. If it is healthy skin you want then…
Here are a few tips for healthier skin.
Also check out these amazing oils that fight wrinkles.
These two videos will give you all the information you need for youthful skin.
What are some home remedies you use to fight signs of aging and wrinkles? Tell us in the comments.