Do you often find yourself spending thousands of dollars on chemical laden skin care products, which aren’t even as effective as you would like them to be? Do you worry about the harmful long term effects of such products on your skin?
Take heart for you’re not alone. Many a time, certain ingredients used in manufacturing such skin care creams, lotions, and scrubs can be extremely harsh on your delicate skin and may even leave you with allergies.
On the other hand, using natural, toxin free products can leave you with radiant skin, without having to worry about enduring any kind of adverse side effects. Don’t worry, you don’t need to spend a buck on natural skin care products.
In fact, you can concoct them yourself in the comfort of your kitchen using materials straight out of your pantry. Don’t believe us? Read on for some easy to make homemade skin care recipes using some of the most commonly used natural ingredients.
1. Face Mask for Acne Free Skin
You will need
- Lemon wedge
- A few drops of apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Preparation
- Prepare the face mask by pouring the apple cider vinegar over the lemon wedge.
- Mix the baking soda with water and make a paste. This will come in handy at the time of rinsing the mask off with warm water.
Usage
- Apply the mask all over your face by gently massaging it into your skin.
- Leave on for 10 – 15 minutes.
- Spread the baking soda paste over this and rinse your face with warm water to reveal healthy glowing skin.
2. Anti Aging Face Mask
You will need
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 tablespoon fresh cream
- 2 teaspoon honey
- 2 teaspoon water
Preparation
- Wash the lentils thoroughly. Put them in a grinder, add some water and grind them to a paste. To this paste, add the cream and honey.
Usage
- Clean your face and apply the mask all over it. Leave it on for at least 20 minutes and wash it off with warm water.
- Using this mask regularly should give you youthful skin.
3. Easy to Make Face Toner
You will need
- 1 cucumber
- 2 teaspoon honey
Preparation
- In a blender, puree the cucumber and collect the juice in a bowl.
- Add honey to this and mix well.
Usage
- Apply the toner on your face and neck with a cotton pad. Let it dry and rinse it off with warm water.
- Use this mixture frequently to keep acne away. It can be stored for up to 1 week in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator.
4. Everyday Face Mask for Healthy Skin
You will need
- 1 apple
- 1 tablespoon honey
Preparation
- Roughly chop the apple and blitz it with honey using a blender until it becomes a smooth paste.
Usage
- Apply this mixture over your face. Let it stay for 15 minutes and rinse off with warm water.
- Use this mixture once every day for healthy, acne free skin.
5. Natural Facial Scrub
You will need
- 3 tablespoon fresh cream
- 1 cup white sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup ground almonds
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Preparation
- Mix all the ingredients well.
Usage
- Apply the scrub to your face and neck in circular motions. Keep it on for about 20 minutes and rinse with warm water.
- Follow this by rinsing with cold water and pat dry your face.
- This scrub can be stored for up to week in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
6. Fight Pimple Spots
You will need
- Chickpea flour
- A few drops of rose water
- 1 potato
Preparation
- Grate the potato and squeeze its juice.
- Take the flour as needed and mix with the potato juice and the rosewater. Make a thick paste.
Usage
- Apply this paste on your face and leave it on for about 20 minutes.
- Wash it off with warm water.
- Using this paste regularly should help you get spot free skin.
7. Wake Up with Coffee
You will need
- ¼ cup ground Coffee
- 1 teaspoon honey
Preparation
- Mix the coffee and the honey to make a smooth paste.
Usage
- Apply the coffee paste to your face in circular motions. Try and use it as soon as you prepare it.
- Leave it on for about 10 minutes and wash off with warm water.
- This mask is great if you want to rejuvenate your tired skin. Always remember to moisturize your face/body after using this mask.
8. Nurturing Face Cleanser
You will need
- 1 tablespoon thick yogurt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 drops of your favorite essential oil (optional)
Preparation
- Mix the above ingredients together into a smooth paste.
Usage
- Gently apply the paste to your face, avoiding the area around your eyes. Use your fingertips to massage it into your skin.
- Leave it on for a couple of minutes and wash off with warm water.
- This cleanser is particularly good for oily/combination skin and can be used to remove dirt and makeup buildup from the face.
Conclusion
Getting beautiful skin was never this easy or convenient. Say no to spending thousands of dollars on expensive chemical skin creams and embrace natural remedies instead. There is a natural solution for every skin problem.