Wrinkles, fine lines and sagging skin are an inevitable part of ageing. But age isn't the only thing that can cause skin to appear older: a poor diet, smoking, excessive alcohol, overexposure to sun, and pollution can also wreak havoc on the fibrous tissues that support the skin. Developing healthy habits with respect to your skin will help youto keep a youthful appearance. Exfoliating, moisturizing and regularly cleaning your face are key elements to any skin-care regime.
Vitamin E moisturizer
Vitamin E is well-known for its beneficial effects on skin. The vitamin is a powerful antioxidant that helps to expel free radicals---a group of unstable molecules that attack the fibrous tissues that support the skin---from the body. Moreover, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, vitamin E can decrease the length of facial lines, wrinkle depth and skin roughness. There are dozens of vitamin E-based creams and lotions on the market, but you can make your own vitamin E facial moisturizer at home. Home-remedies-for-you.com recommends mixing the contents of three vitamin E capsules, two tablespoons of plain yogurt, a half teaspoon of honey and a half teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply the concoction to your face, wait 10 minutes and then rinse.
Oatmeal Exfoliator
Exfoliating is the act of scrubbing dead skin cells from the face's surface. Removal of these cells can make your skin brighter, smoother and more youthful. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, exfoliation occurs naturally in youth but slows with age, which is why it is important to exfoliate our skin once or twice a week as we get older. You can make your own exfoliate with any number of ingredients from your kitchen, including cucumbers, baking soda, raspberries, sea salt and sugar. Oatmeal, however, is a classic natural exfoliate. Natural-homeremedies-for-life.com advises making an oatmeal exfoliating mask by mixing three-quarters cup of dry oatmeal with one third cup warm water. Spread the paste on your face and neck, taking care to avoid the eye area, and then relax until the mask dries. Rinse carefully with warm water and then pat dry and apply a moisturizer.
Vitamin C Facial Cleanser
Like vitamin E, vitamin C is a potent antioxidant known to promote healthy, youthful skin. As we age, collagen---a fibrous protein that is responsible for skin's firmness and elasticity--is produced less and less. The scarcity of collagen causes the skin to sag and produce wrinkles and lines. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, vitamin C may boost the production of collagen. Natural-old-home-remedies.com suggests preparing a vitamin C-based facial cleanser by combining two tablespoons of baking soda with lemon or tomato juice. You'll need enough juice so that you can make a thick paste that will cover your face and neck. Wash well, rinse and apply a moisturizer. This formula works best for persons with oily skin.
References
- University of Maryland Medical Center: Skin wrinkles and blemishes,Treatment
- Natural Home Remedies for Life: Oatmeal Mask
- American Academy Dermatology: Cosmeceutical Facts and Your Skin
- Natural Old Home Remedies: Homemade Facial Cleanswer
- Home Remedies for You: Wrinkles, Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet
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