At Home Facial Products - What are they and How to Make them
The skin care industry is always creating new and improved ways of taking care of your problems. One of the most recent fads has made the industry shift towards a more natural approach. You can now find products that contain fruit extracts and other natural ingredients.
However, the most natural skin products are still considered to be the ones you can make by yourself. Which means that your pantry and refrigerator contain a wealth of products that can help you battle skin problems, from acne to aging skin. But if you do decide to try this type of product, keep in mind that the results will not be immediate.
Here are four of the most effective natural products to help you deal with skin wrinkles and other problems brought on by aging.
Vitamin C: Natural Skin Rejuvenator
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that is most known for its rejuvenating effects. It helps treat the damage caused by the formation of free radicals and can also help stimulate the production of collagen. Luckily enough, most traditional, anti-aging facial products contain this vitamin.
Of you want to try a homemade skin care product that contains Vitamin C, here's a recipe that you can whip up from products that you easily find in your kitchen. Add lemon and orange juice to whipping cream. Apply this mixture to your skin, massage lightly and rinse off.
Aloe Vera: A Natural Anti Aging Plant
Aloe vera is a very popular ingredient that is included in several different types of skin care products. For aging, it can make the skin firmer and more elastic. This action immediately reduces the appearance wrinkles.
You can have your own homemade remedy by cutting open a stalk and applying the gel directly to your skin. Keep in mind that it can cause slight irritation that will soon pass, however, if the stinging sensation bothers you, you can dilute the aloe vera with water or by mixing it with olive oil before applying it to your skin.
Milk: The Facial Product for Wrinkles
In case you didn't know it, milk is an excellent and inexpensive way of combating wrinkles. In fact, it helps moisturize your skin and treat dryness. And the best part is it's easy to use, simply apply the milk all over your face and neck before going to sleep and rinse it off in the morning.
Egg Whites: The most Inexpensive Face Lift
Egg whites provide a lifting effect that can also help reduce the appearance of wrinkles. This product is very effective around the eye area, however, be careful when applying because this is a delicate zone.
Beat the eggs whites until they are foamy. Once the egg whites are ready, apply it to your skin, let dry, and rinse off with warm water. Some people have claimed to added honey or almond flour to the mix.
Natural skin care is on the rise, but not everyone is crazy about making a mess in the kitchen just to have smoother looking skin. If you're not keen on going through the troubles of making your own product and would prefer to purchase a readymade wrinkle cream, then try using natural products such as BIOBALM. This natural skin care cream is made with a special natural ingredient - helix aspersa muller extract - that can gently and effectively treat aging skin without producing the bothersome side effects that are common in most traditional creams.
Published February 8th, 2010
Filed in Skin Care
