Your skin is very important, and with the way things are, a lot of the products that people use are very expensive and might not be fit for your budget. However, you do not have to worry as there are a lot of things that you can do to solve this issue and one of them is by using home remedies that are derived from natural products.
Below are some simple skin care homemade remedies that can help one get instant solutions for some skin conditions, including dryness, irritation and flatness. Good skin care does not need to be complicated, and avoiding too many complicated treatments for daily skin care is actually beneficial– and with that, let us get into it:
Honey and Yogurt Mask
While honey and yogurt are good foods to eat, they are also very effective in treating acne as they help to soften the skin. This is mostly due to their inherent properties like how honey possesses antibiotic qualities that assist in eradicating acne, while yogurt has mild abrasive lactic acid that assists in lightening the complexion.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt
Instructions:
- Mix both ingredients together in a small bowl for a few minutes until the desired consistency is reached.
- Massage the mixture on your face, especially the area around your nose and eyes– be careful not to let it get into your eyes as it is an irritant.
- Allow it to sit on the skin for about fifteen to twenty minutes.
- In the end, wash it off with warm, running water while cupping your hands to cover your face then dry it out.
Oatmeal Bath
Oatmeal baths treat skin difficulties such as itching or irritated skin and this is because it has an anti-inflammatory effect that can calm the skin and substantially lessen redness and itching.
Ingredients:
Plain oatmeal, cooked for 1 cup
Instructions:
- Grind the oatmeal into a fine powder using a blender (or using a Ziplock bag and something to smash it if a blender is not accessible).
- Put the oatmeal powder in warm water in your bathtub to prepare this oatmeal bath.
- Follow this by gently stirring the water to spread the oatmeal content uniformly in the water.
- Take a bath and continue soaking for 15-20 minutes. Finally, pat the body off with warm water.
Aloe Vera Gel
There have been many stories about the aloe vera plant’s solar radiation healing properties. These properties can help those affected by severe sunburns, cuts and dry patches of skin. The plant cools the skin and enables it to be rejuvenated through replenishing its nutrients.
Instructions:
- Slice a newly bought aloe vera and remove the soft meat like substance.
- You then must apply the gel on the site of the infection.
- Cover it on for 20 minutes then wash off with cold water.
Coconut Oil Moisturizer
Coconut oil is another oil that helps moisturize the dry skin. These fatty acids aid in feeding the skin and giving it much needed moisture.
Instructions:
- Wash your hands, then take a small quantity of coconut oil, rub your palms with it, and gently warm it.
- Apply the oil by rubbing it all over your skin, especially your face and the entire body.
- Wash it off with warm water and let it penetrate the skin. You do not need to wash it off as it is fashionably left on the skin.
Conclusion
Some of the homemade remedies for skin care can help solve day to day skin hitches in a very short time in the comfort of your home with common products you can find easily. All these treatments work positively with the skin’s condition and effectively reduce the effects of dryness, irritation or dullness without the need for enhancement through surgery. It is best to introduce these remedies into your skin care regimen so that you notice and feel the difference.
