Natural skin care products

We all want to be able to maintain healthy skin, but some of you may be wondering how you can achieve this using DIY natural skin care products? Prior to taking a closer look at the principles of natural skin care products that you can utilize to promote healthy, clear and glowing skin, you need to consider a few of these facts we have outlined below:

1.     A person loses millions of dead cells every single day - approximately 30 thousand to 40 thousands dead skin cells are taken off of your body every 60 seconds. You are likely to shed almost 40 pounds of dead skin over the course of your life.

2.     Your skin makes approximately 15 percent of your whole body weight.

3.     New skin cells are constantly being generated by your body in order to replace the dead cells that you shed off. The top layers of your skin, referred to as epidermis is, in fact, fully replaced once every thirty days.

4.     There are approximately 2.5 million sweat glands present in your skin that secrete two cups of sweat, on average.

There are countless people out there who are led to believe that constant, aggressive scrubbing with a rough towel is ideal for removing toxins and waste materials from their skin. You need to understand that abrasive scrubbing is not going to promote healthy skin in any way. Most of the time, it worsens skin health and tone since it leads to severe damage of multiple structures of your skin layers. Skin is designed to purify itself from the inside out, provided that your lifestyle and diet are health-promoting. Be very gentle with your skin when washing, and pat it dry using a soft towel.

Whether you are looking to ease your wrinkles, get smooth skin, or fight adult acne, here are some chemical-free natural skin care formulas that you easily can add to your skin-care routine:

1. Antioxidant Serums

There are countless options when it comes to serum ingredients. Here is a guide according to your skin type for essential oils or natural alternatives you can brew at home to add to your homemade serum:

Mature Skin: Carrot seed, Jasmine, Lavender, Frankincense, Neroli, Sandalwood, Myrrh, Rose, and Pathouli.

Normal Skin: Ylang Ylang, Rose, Neroli, German Chamomile, Palmarose, Geranium and Lavender.

Sensitive Skin: Yarrow, Neroli, German Chamomile, and Lavender.

Combination Skin: Sandalwood, Lavender, Geranium, and Neroli.

Dry Skin: Neroli, Rose, German Chamomile, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood, Lavender, and Geranium.

DIY Natural Skin Care Antioxidant Serum Recipe:

Make a mixture of green tea by boiling tea leaves in water for some time. Leave it to cool.

Once cooled, add two teaspoons of lemon juice (freshly squeezed) to the tea.

Take a small bowl and add one tablespoon of Aloe Vera gel. Add about 15-20 drops of extra virgin olive oil, and mix it together. Add the content of a Vitamin E-capsule into the mixture. Put in the tea and lemon mixture to the bowl, and stir everything together.

Next, put in five to six drops of essential oil of your choice to the mixture, and muddle up everything. You can keep this serum in a dark bottle in the fridge.

Research has shown that skin absorbs active ingredients excessively between midnight and 5 am in the morning. Therefore, it is advisable to treat your skin to a nightcap of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.

2. Blueberry Face Masks

Blueberries can do wonders for your skin. They are not only rich in fiber, but also Vitamin A and C. They are considered as miracle fruits for blemished, acne, uneven skin tone and pimples. They normalize your skin oil level to a large extend, and play a very important role in maintaining healthier, smoother skin. The high vitamin C content of blueberries helps in strengthening your blood vessels, as a result repairing spider veins and broken capillaries below skin surface. Moreover, this incredible fruit prevents skin-aging since they contain plethora of anti-oxidants.

Here are 5 blueberry based recipes you might want to try:

Blueberries and Yogurt

Take some blueberries in a bowl and mash them together till smooth. Add some Greek yogurt and mix it together. [Make sure that you strain yogurt through filter or cheese cloth before adding to the puree.] Spread the mixture onto your face for about 20 minutes, and wash it off using cold water. This mask is known for its properties to slough off damaged skin cells.

Nourishing Blueberry Mask

Take a small cup, and fill one-fourth of it with blueberries. Add a tablespoon of honey and olive oil. Blend everything together until smooth. Apply this mask for 20 minutes and wash off using warm water.

Blueberry and Lemon Mask

This mask is excellent for oily skin. Take a medium-sized bowl and add blueberries, ground almonds, and powdered oats, and lemon juice to it. Mix everything together and apply it all over your face for about 15-20 minutes. Wash the mask off with warm water.

Anti-Aging Skin Blueberry Mask

Mix together in a small bowl:

·         1/4 teaspoon of Aloe Vera

·         1/4 teaspoon of vitamin E

·         1/4 teaspoon of honey

·         1/2 teaspoon of olive oil

·         1/4th cup of blueberries

·         1/4th cup of crushed oats

Apply the mixture to your face for 15-20 minutes. Vitamin E, blueberries, honey and olive oil are all potent, highly effective anti-oxidants. When combined with Vitamin C, these ingredients can work wonders for aging skin. Use the entire mask right away since it loses its effectiveness when stored or refrigerated.

Blueberry and Aloe Mask

This mixture/mask is ideal for treating dark circles.

Mash Aloe Vera and cold blueberries together, and dab the mixture lightly under both eyes. Leave on for 5-10 minutes. Then wash it off with lukewarm water.

3. Natural Toners

Toners are supposed to even out your complexion and absorb excess oil from your skin. However, majority of the commercial toners are full of harsh fragrances and chemicals. In addition to being overly expensive, they can be highly damaging for skin cells. Don't forget to use toners after cleansing and before putting on facial masks.

Here are 2 DIY natural toner recipes for you to try:

Rose-water toner:

Mix the following ingredients, and use the mixture as a natural alternative to your regular toner:

·         Rose water - 50gm

·         Alum - Half a tablespoon

·         Glycerin - 100gm

Rose-water toner can be stored in refrigerator for future usage.

Mint Toner:

Take 100 grams of water in a small pot, and add two handfuls of mint. Boil the mixture for some time. Add a tablespoon of this mixture to a cup of distilled water. Put in half teaspoon of alum, and store the mixture in a bottle.

Note: Mint toner is ideal for dry skin!

As you can see from these DIY recipes above it is possible to easily maintain healthy skin using DIY natural skin care products.