Aging is inevitable, and many aspects are positive, including the wisdom and joy that come later in life. Unfortunately, many people are unhappy with the visible signs of aging, like wrinkles and skin changes, especially in a culture obsessed with youth and beauty.
Whether you’re trying to prevent signs of aging or already seeing these changes and want to intervene, these home remedies may help. The main goal is to focus on natural ways to prevent signs of aging without introducing your skin and body to a boatload of toxins.
1. Moisturize Your Skin Regularly
The importance of moisturizing your skin cannot be understated. Bathing and washing ourselves, especially with warm water, can lead to skin getting quite dry. Even if you don’t shower with hot water or shower daily, your skin still needs lotion or some moisture to keep it youthful and reduce skin issues.
Are you tired of spending so much on store-bought lotion that doesn’t moisturize your skin? Plenty of recipes exist for making your own face cream and lotions without the added preservatives and toxins. However, you can also use coconut oil or other oils intended for use on the face or body.
2. Eat Energy-Boosting, Antioxidant-Rich Foods
Sure, food doesn’t magically give you back the skin you had many years ago. However, there are many benefits to eating fresh, healthy food, and improving the appearance of your skin is just one of them. Antioxidants offer extra nutrients, improve circulation, and even protect the skin.
Consider including one of these skincare superfoods to boost antioxidants. Grapes, red peppers, and tomatoes are also thought to offer healing properties.
3. Try a Natural Age or Acne Spot Treatment
If you still get blemishes, don’t pick at them! It’s important to treat acne or blemishes carefully and without all the extra chemicals in store-bought acne spot treatment products. One recommendation is to combine water, lemon juice, and brewer’s yeast to put on spots for about 10 minutes.
No brewer’s yeast on hand? Have no fear. You can use many skincare recipes to treat age spots and acne that offer hydration, exfoliation, and skin-clearing benefits.
4. Wear Sunscreen Everyday
Even if you didn’t follow this rule earlier, it’s never too late to wear sunscreen. Some people have differing opinions about the pros and cons of sunscreen. However, it’s an essential step in protecting your skin from signs of aging and potential dangers.
Experiment with this to determine what type of sunscreen works best for you. Plenty of brands are out there, and even some boast a more natural concoction.
5. Make Your Own Skin Toner
Toner has become a buzzword in the skincare world, and many toner products are available at any big box store. Determining whether you really need one and which one is the right product for you can be confusing.
Fortunately, you can also make your own toner. Several recipes feature natural ingredients you may already have on hand that can help improve circulation and clear bacteria that lead to acne.
6. Add Fermented Foods to Your Diet
Yogurt, kimchi, and sauerkraut are all examples of probiotic-rich fermented foods that are thought to help with digestion. In addition to digestion, it is believed that eating these types of foods offers anti-inflammatory benefits.
You should always consult with a doctor if you are concerned about whether making changes to your diet is right for you. However, some studies have shown that certain fermented foods also offer improvements to the appearance of the skin.
7. Make Your Own Makeup
Whether you wear makeup every day or once in a while, the type of makeup you put on can directly affect your skin. Many brands and products have a variety of ingredients that can irritate your skin and even clog pores.
If you have the time, creating your own makeup products means you can choose what goes into it and even customize shades. You don’t have to start a business to create your makeup, but you might get inspired to make products for friends and family.
8. Reduce Visible Eye Wrinkles
Wrinkles are a natural part of aging, but consider an eye mask if lines and wrinkles around your eyes are bothersome. Plenty of different recipes use natural oils or fruit like bananas to create a paste that can be placed on the eyes.
Argan oil is one of many great oils for skincare, it’s the most common natural remedy for treating wrinkles due to its Vitamin E content. Bananas are popular for creating an eye or face mask because they are full of vitamins and can help reduce signs of aging.
9. Make a Revitalizing Face Mask or Scrub
Face masks from the store are expensive and contain many ingredients that are hard to pronounce or identify. Making your own face mask or scrub won’t take long, and you’ll likely be impressed with the difference a homemade product makes.
There are many recipes for face masks and scrubs, so consider what benefits you most want out of it, as well as what you may already have at home. For example, one recipe may call for almonds and sugar, while another may use yogurt.
10. Don’t Forget to Take Care of Your Neck
Treating the skin on your neck should be part of your routine of taking care of your face. However, many people forget that their neck and décolletage are just as important when moisturizing and sun protection.
When applying sunscreen, you should always apply it to your neck and any part of your chest that may be exposed to the sun. Likewise, you can use moisturizer or a home remedy like an avocado or fresh pineapple juice treatment to reduce neck lines.
11. Treat Yourself to a Hand Treatment
If you’ve ever gone to a nail salon and had them scrub or moisturize your hands thoroughly, you know how comforting and refreshing it feels. You can also give yourself a hand treatment at home, and you may already have some of the necessary ingredients.
You can make a scrub from sugar and lemon and an anti-wrinkle treatment that uses rice flour, milk, and rose water. If your hands are regularly cracked or dry, consider making a DIY hand cream recipe for ongoing use.
12. Get Rid of Grey Hairs Naturally
While grey hair is also a natural part of aging, many people wish to cover the greys up and typically do so at the salon with expensive treatments or store-bought dye, which is full of toxins.
Consider making your own hair dye for a more natural approach to reducing the appearance of grey hair. Most DIY hair dye recipes will let you customize the color you hope to achieve with henna.
13. Exfoliate & Refresh Your Lips
You’re treating your face, neck, hands, and even eyes. Why stop there? Your lips need some extra love, too. It would be best to put chapstick with sunscreen on to protect your lips from the sun and exfoliate them regularly.
If your lips feel dry, chapped, or peeling, consider making a DIY lip scrub with sugar, apricot kernel oil, and cocoa butter. This lip scrub will not only offer you aesthetic benefits, but it tastes good, too!
14. Minimize Smoking & Alcohol Use
Your doctor should always be the one to give you medical advice. However, when it comes to your appearance, smoking and drinking can have adverse effects, including aging your skin faster than expected.
Giving up smoking or drinking may not entirely be a home remedy, but reducing or quitting these substances can significantly help reduce wrinkles, premature aging, and even teeth staining.
15. Revive & Strengthen Damaged Hair
A conditioning mask may be the perfect solution if your hair has become dry and damaged over the years. Plenty of store-bought products, including hair masks, promise to restore moisture to your hair. However, you can also choose to make your own.
To restore your hair to its softer state, consider olive oil; it’s great for strengthening hair. Even better, follow this DIY tutorial for a revitalizing hair conditioner. You may need to purchase some ingredients, but the result will be well worth it.
It’s Important To Look After Your Skin Naturally!
Homemade skincare recipes can deliver the same or better results than big-name brands, often at a fraction of the cost. From natural cleansers and specially formulated face scrubs to eye serums and lip balms, you’ll discover an array of recipes you can make at home to combat the signs of aging or use as gifts for loved ones!
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