Skin is one of those parts of the body that we take for granted just because it’s there.
It is our skin which protects us against pathogens and excessive water loss as well as providing insulation, regulating body temperature, and allowing synthesis of vitamin D.
It is obvious that, in humans, skin pigmentation varies widely, and skin types can range from dry to oily. Skin also provides a rich and diverse medium for bacteria and around 1000 species have been discovered for which the skin is their natural habitat.
In western societies glowing skin is regarded not only as a sign of good health but also plays a part in the attraction between the sexes. Consequently, a huge industry has developed which provides thousands of products devoted to skincare, and, probably because they are marketed in large part on a vanity platform, they are not cheap.
However, there are other skin treatments which are simple and inexpensive since most of the ingredients are already in your home.
Here is a selection of some natural home remedies that will help your skin to glow:
1. Lemon Juice
Lemon helps to reduce dark patches on the skin and gets rid of the blemishes. Apply lemon on the darkened areas for10 minutes and then wash off with cold water.
2. Milk and Honey
You can also use a milk and honey pack. Mix these in equal quantities and apply. After applying keep for at least 20 minutes, then massage the paste in a circular motion. Wash off with cold water. For really oily skin use low fat milk.
3. Honey and Lemon or Cucumber
Lemon and honey combined can lighten your skin. Mix lemon and honey in equal quantities, apply and leave for 20 minutes. Then wash it off. For really dry skin, a combination of honey with cucumber juice may work better. Apply it for 15 minutes and then wash it.
4. Oatmeal
Mix oatmeal with a little turmeric and few drops of lemon. Make into a thick paste and apply to skin. Leave until it dries then remove the the mask by washing with lukewarm water.
5. Bananas
Mash ripe bananas and rub into skin. Keep for some time and then rinse. You can also add milk to the mashed bananas.
6. Tomato
Tomato is a skin lightening agent which absorbs the oil of your face and treats open pores. Make a tomato pulp and apply. Leave until dry then rinse it off with water.
7. Eggs
Beat an egg till it’s fluffy and frothy, apply on the face and keep until completely dry. Rinse off with cold water. To reduce the smell of the egg add lemon juice or 2 drops of lavender oil or tea tree oil.
8. Potato
Potato works as a natural bleaching agent so is good for skin lightening. Squeeze the juice of a potato in a bowl and apply. Wash off with cold water.
9. Mixed Fruit
Combine the pulp of an avocado, papaya and cucumber. Then add 2 teaspoons of cream and mix to form a paste; apply all over the face. Leave for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water.
10. Milk, Almond Oil and Lemon
A combination of milk, oil and lemon is great your skin. Mix 1 spoon of milk powder, 1 spoon of lemon juice and 1 spoon of almond oil. Apply tor skin and leave for 15 minutes before washing off.
You may need to experiment to find which of these remedies is best to make your skin glow, but the results are well worth the effort.
Have you ever used any of the ideas listed above? Can you suggest other treatments that you have tried?
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These 10 Home Remedies Will Make Your Skin Glow is a post from: LifeDaily