Beautiful skin starts with good nutrition. Eat a healthy well-balanced diet high in fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, and whole grains, and including foods from all the basic food groups to make sure your skin gets the nutrients it needs. Drink plenty of water to prevent excessive dryness. Steer clear of the sun as well, advises MayoClinic.com. Using sunscreen, staying out of the sun in the middle of the day and wearing protective clothing and a wide-brimmed hat can all help keep the sun from giving you rough dry skin, age spots, wrinkles and freckles. In addition to these basic guidelines, keep your skin looking beautiful with the help of home remedies specific to your skin condition.
Dry Skin
Avocado, a high-fat fruit rich in vitamins A, D, and E, offers a natural way to soften and moisturize the skin. Peel, pit and mash an avocado and smooth the mashed flesh over your skin. Allow it to sit for 15 minutes and then wash it off with a cool washcloth. Do not use avocado on your skin too frequently if you are prone to acne. If you have chronic dry skin, medical attention may be warranted.
Wrinkles
You can minimize wrinkles on your face and neck with a homemade anti-wrinkle cream. Simply beat one egg and stir in a teaspoon of olive oil. Smooth the mixture over your skin and allow it to dry completely. Then dissolve a teaspoon of baking soda in a small basin of hot water. Dip a cotton ball into the soda-water solution and use it to remove the egg mask.
Acne
Treat acne with lemon juice, a natural astringent, mixed with rose water. The rose water acts as an antibacterial skin toner and it helps mitigate the acidity of lemon juice. GrannyMed.com recommends mixing the two liquids in equal parts and applying the solution directly to the face. You may feel a bit of a sting at first. Allow it to sit on your skin for 30 minutes before washing with warm water.
Dark and Dull Complexion
Improve a dark and dull complexion with a homemade beauty mask. Holisitic-online.com offers the following recipe: mix together 1 teaspoon of gram flour, a pinch of turmeric, ½ a teaspoon olive oil, ½ a teaspoon milk and a few drops of lime juice. Smooth the mixture on your skin and leave it on for half an hour. Wash it off with a warm damp cloth and then splash your face with mineral water.
Eczema or Contact Dermatitis
Mint juice, a common home remedy for acne, may also help clear up eczema and contact dermatitis. Apply it with a cotton ball every evening and watch your skin respond to this natural treatment. You may purchase fresh mint juice at a local health food store or make your own using fresh mint leaves and a juicer.
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