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20 Amazing Natural Ingredients For Different Skin Problems
Are you tired of using a lot of make-up products to hide those dark spots, suntan, blemishes, dark patches, or acne every day? Well, if you do, then you might know the importance of getting rid of these skin problems once and for all. For that, one thing that always works for people with any skin type is natural ingredients.
Our kitchen shelves are loaded with so many essential ingredients that can make up for a face pack or a face scrub which can help you get rid of your skin concerns. Listed below are some amazing natural ingredients for different skin problems.
1. Garlic For Treating Acne
Garlic
contains
a
compound
called
allicin
which
possesses
antibacterial,
antifungal,
antiseptic,
and
antiviral
properties.
It
has
the
capacity
to
kill
acne-causing
bacteria
as
well
as
reduce
inflammation.[1]
You can apply raw garlic paste directly on your face and wait for a few minutes before washing it off or you can even use garlic cloves and make a pack.
Ingredients
- 5-6 garlic cloves (peeled)
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp water
How to do
- Combine apple cider vinegar and water in a small bowl.
- Make a paste of garlic cloves and add it to the water and vinegar mix. Blend all the ingredients well
- Apply it on the affected area and leave it on for 5-10 minutes.
- Wash it off with cold water and pat the area dry with a clean towel.
- Repeat twice a day for desired results.
2. Olive Oil For Antiageing
Olive
oil
contains
omega-3
fatty
acids
that
help
to
prevent
skin
damage
or
photo-ageing
caused
due
to
inflammation.
Moreover,
it
also
reduces
fine
lines
and
wrinkles
to
a
great
extent
with
regular
and
prolonged
usage.[2]
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp jojoba oil
How to do
- Mix both olive oil and jojoba oil in a small bowl in equal quantities.
- Dip a cotton ball in the oil concoction and apply it all over your face/selected area.
- Leave it on for about 20 minutes.
- Wash it off with cold water.
- Repeat once a day for desired results.
3. Coconut Oil As A Moisturiser
Coconut oil contains emollient properties that help to fill the spaces between skin cells, thus creating a smooth surface - which is why coconut oil is a preferred remedy for smooth and supple skin. You can use coconut oil as a moisturiser, especially if you have dry skin.[3]
You can either apply coconut oil directly on your skin and massage it for a few minutes or use it in the form of a pack mixed with honey and a carrier oil.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp lavender essential oil
- 1 tbsp honey
How to do
- In a bowl, mix equal quantities of coconut oil and lavender essential oil.
- Now add some honey to it and blend all the ingredients together.
- Apply the mixture on your face/selected area using a brush.
- Let it stay for about 15-20 minutes before you wash it off.
- Repeat this process twice a day for desired results.
4. Oatmeal For Skin Exfoliation
Oats
help
to
reduce
skin
inflammation
and
also
exfoliates
the
skin
by
getting
rid
of
oil,
dirt,
dust
particles,
grime,
and
other
impurities
present
on
the
skin.
You
can
use
oatmeal
in
the
form
of
a
face
pack
or
a
face
scrub.[4]
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp coarsely grounded oatmeal
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
How to do
- Add some honey and brown sugar in a bowl.
- Add some coarsely grounded oatmeal to it and mix well.
- Take a generous amount of the mixture and scrub it on the selected area.
- Scrub for about 5-10 minutes and leave it on for another 5 minutes.
- Wash it off with cold water.
- Repeat this twice a day for desired results.
5. Tomato For UV Protection
Tomato contains a compound called lycopene that helps to protect your skin from the harmful UV rays.[5] Additionally, it also works as an antiageing agent and keeps skin problems like fine lines and wrinkles at bay. You can use tomatoes in the form of a face pack.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp tomato juice
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp yoghurt
How to do
- Add tomato juice and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Next, add some yoghurt to it and blend all the ingredients well.
- Apply this mixture to your face and neck/selected area and leave it on for about 20 minutes.
- Wash it off with cold water.
- Repeat this process once a day for desired results.
6. Yoghurt & Lemon For Removing Blemishes
Yoghurt and lemon both are rich in Vitamin C that helps to moisturise your skin as well as help to get rid of blemishes.[6] Yoghurt is also known to protect the overall texture of your skin, making it radiant and bright.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp yoghurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
How to do
- Add some yoghurt and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Mix both the ingredients together.
- Apply the mixture on the selected area and leave it on for a few minutes, preferably 10-15 minutes.
- Wash it off with water and pat it dry with a towel.
- Repeat this process twice a day for desired results.
7. Milk For Skin Brightening & Toning
Milk contains lactic acid in abundance which helps in skin brightening. Moreover, milk also contains natural fats and minerals that help to tone your skin. Additionally, milk contains magnesium, calcium, and other proteins that help to tighten your skin and nourish it.[7]
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp raw milk
- 1 tbsp gram flour (besan)
- A pinch of turmeric
How to do
- Combine milk, turmeric, and gram flour in a bowl and blend all the ingredients well until you get a consistent paste.
- Apply the paste on the selected area and leave it on for about 15-20 minutes.
- Wash it off with cold water.
- Repeat this process twice a day for desired results.
8. Saffron For Improving Complexion
Saffron, also known as kesar, is known to contain compounds that help to lighten your skin tone, thus improving your complexion.[8] It is also known to remove dirt and impurities from your skin when mixed with milk and used as a face pack.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp milk
- 2-3 saffron strands
- 1 tbsp sandalwood powder
How to do
- Mix milk and saffron strands in a small bowl.
- Add sandalwood powder to it and blend all the ingredients together.
- Apply it on your face and neck using a brush.
- Leave it on for a few minutes (15-20 minutes) and then wash it off with cold water.
- Repeat this process once a day for desired results.
9. Papaya For Skin Rejuvenation
Papaya
contains
an
enzyme
called
papain
that
exfoliates
your
skin
and
makes
it
smooth
and
supple.
It
also
rejuvenates
and
repairs
your
skin,
thus
restoring
its
glow.[9]
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp papaya pulp
- 2 tbsp cucumber juice
- 1 tbsp banana pulp
How to do
- Combine papaya and banana pulp in a bowl.
- Add some cucumber juice to it and blend all the ingredients together.
- Apply it on your face and leave it on for about 20 minutes.
- Rinse it off with cold water and pat your face dry with a towel.
- Repeat this process twice a day for desired results.
10. Turmeric For Glowing Skin
Packed
with
a
chemical
called
curcumin,
turmeric
possesses
a
number
of
antioxidants
that
help
to
eliminate
harmful
free
radicals
from
your
skin,
thus
making
it
healthy
from
within.
Moreover,
turmeric
also
promotes
collagen
production
in
your
skin
and,
in
turn,
keeps
it
healthy
and
glowing.[10]
Ingredients
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
How to do
- Mix honey and turmeric powder in a bowl.
- Add some cornstarch to it and blend all the ingredients well until you get a consistent paste.
- Apply it on your face and neck and leave it on for about 10-15 minutes.
- Rinse it off with cold water.
- Repeat this once a day for desired results.
11. Aloe Vera For Treating Sunburn
Aloe
vera
is
the
ultimate
solution
to
most
of
your
skin
problems.
From
rejuvenating
your
skin
to
healing
it,
aloe
vera
can
do
everything.
It
moisturises
your
skin,
nourishes
it,
works
as
an
antiageing
agent,
and
even
treats
sunburn.[11]
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp aloe vera gel
- 1 tbsp fuller's earth (multani mitti)
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp yoghurt
How to do
- Add some freshly extracted aloe vera gel and multani mitti in a small bowl. Mix both the ingredients together.
- Next, add some turmeric powder to it.
- Lastly, add some yoghurt and blend all the ingredients into one consistent mixture.
- Apply it on the affected area and leave it on for 20 minutes.
- Repeat the process once a day for desired results.
12. Baking Soda For Maintaining pH balance
Baking
soda
is
a
great
skin
exfoliator
and
also
helps
to
maintain
the
pH
balance.
It
soothes
your
skin
and
keeps
it
away
from
any
kind
of
skin
inflammation,
thanks
to
its
anti-inflammatory
properties.[12]
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp lemon juice
How to do
- In a small bowl, combine both water and baking soda in equal quantities and mix well.
- Add lemon juice to it and mix well.
- Apply it on the selected area and leave it on for 5-10 minutes
- Wash it off with cold water.
- Repeat this process once a day for desired results.
13. Neem Leaves For Skin Purification
Loaded
with
antioxidants
along
with
antibacterial
and
antifungal
properties,
neem
leaves
treat
a
number
of
skin
conditions
like
blemishes,
pigmentation,
dark
spots,
acne,
pimples,
and
even
purify
your
skin
when
used
topically.
Neem
is
also
known
to
exfoliate
and
tone
your
skin.[13]
Ingredients
- A handful of neem leaves
- Water (as required)
How to do
- Grind some neem leaves to make a paste and add some water if required. Ensure that the paste is not too watery or too thick. Add water in proportion to make it a consistent mixture.
- Apply it to the selected area using a brush.
- Leave it on for about 15-20 minutes.
- Wash it off with cold water.
- Repeat this twice a week for desired results.
14. Sugar For Radiant Skin
A
natural
humectant,
sugar
draws
moisture
from
the
environment
and
locks
it
in
your
skin.
It
also
helps
to
remove
dead
skin
cells
and
any
kind
of
dirt
and
dust
particles
from
your
skin
when
used
in
the
form
of
a
scrub,
thus
giving
you
radiant
skin.[14]
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
How to do
- Combine sugar and honey in a bowl.
- Take a generous amount of the mixture on your hands and scrub it on your face for about 10 minutes
- Leave it on for another 10 minutes.
- Wash it off with cold water.
- Repeat this process twice or thrice a day for desired results.
15. Spinach For Reducing Scars & Blemishes
Spinach is a powerhouse of essential vitamins, especially Vitamin E, which helps to fight off scars and blemishes.[15] It is a perfect pick for those who have sensitive skin and is one of the best choices when used as a face pack in combination with honey and sandalwood powder.
Ingredients
- A handful of spinach leaves
- Water (as required)
- 1 tbsp rosewater
How to do
- Grind some spinach leaves with some rosewater until it forms a smooth paste.
- Add some water if required. The mixture has to be in the form of a paste and not very watery.
- Once the paste is ready, apply it on the selected area using a brush.
- Leave it on for about 15 minutes before you wash it off with water.
- Repeat this process twice a day for desired results.
16. Tea Tree Oil For Acne
Also
known
as
Melaleuca
oil,
tea
tree
oil
possesses
antifungal,
antiseptic,
and
antimicrobial
properties
that
help
to
treat
acne
breakouts
and
pimples.
It
helps
to
unclog
pores
on
your
skin,
disinfect
them,
and
thus
reduce
the
appearance
of
acne.[16]
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp tea tree oil
- 2 tbsp jojoba oil
How to do
- Mix tea tree oil and jojoba oil in equal quantities in a bowl.
- Dip a cotton ball in the oil concoction and apply it on the affected area.
- Massage the affected area with the oil concoction for about 5- to 10 minutes and then leave it on for another 5 minutes.
- Wash it off with cold water and pat it dry.
- Repeat this process once a day for desired results.
17. Mint Juice Toner For Clear Skin
Mint
contains
salicylic
acid
that
helps
to
clear
clogged
pores,
thus
removing
any
dirt
or
dust
settled
on
your
skin
while
giving
you
a
clear
skin.
It
is
also
used
to
treat
acne
due
to
its
anti-inflammatory
properties.[17]
Ingredients
- A handful of mint leaves
- ½ cup rosewater
How to do
- Grind the mint leaves to make a paste.
- Add rosewater to the paste as you grind it to make it watery.
- Strain the juice from the mint leaves into a bowl with the help of a strainer.
- Store the juice into a spray bottle.
- Spray the juice on the selected area (or entire face) and massage gently using your fingertips.
- Leave it on for a few minutes until it gets dried up and leave it at that.
- Use this every night before you go to sleep so that the juice seeps deep into your skin and works, giving you a clear skin.
18. Almond Oil For Reducing Dark Circles
Almond
oil
helps
to
reduce
puffiness
around
your
eyes,
thus
reducing
the
appearance
of
dark
circles.
Moreover,
it
is
also
known
to
possess
emollient
properties
that
improve
your
complexion
as
well
as
your
skin
tone.[18]
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp almond oil
- 1 tbsp honey
How to do
- Mix almond oil and honey in a bowl.
- Apply it on the selected area and massage gently using your fingertips.
- Leave it on for about 10 more minutes and then wash it off.
- Repeat this process once a day for desired results.
19. Cucumber Juice For Sunburn
Cucumber
juice
is
known
to
have
anti-inflammatory
benefits
that
help
to
reduce
swelling,
skin
irritation,
as
well
as
inflammation.
Cucumber
contains
compounds
called
lignans
and
cucurbitacins
that
help
to
alleviate
sunburn.[19]
Ingredient
- 1 cucumber
How to do
- Peel off the skin of a cucumber, mash it and gently apply it on the affected area. Leave it on for about 20 minutes and then wash it off with cold water.
- Alternatively, you can even grind a cucumber and strain out its juice, store it in a spray bottle and then use it on the affected area.
- You can use mashed cucumber or its juice once or twice every day until you get desired results.
20. Green Tea For Fighting Cell Damage
Rich
in
antioxidants,
green
tea
extract
helps
to
reduce
the
oxidative
stress
in
one's
body
by
fighting
off
cell
damage
caused
by
harmful
free
radicals,
thus
preventing
premature
ageing.[20]
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp green tea
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp chickpea flour
How to do
- Add some chickpea flour and green tea in a bowl.
- Next, add some turmeric powder to it and blend all the ingredients until it forms a smooth paste.
- Apply the paste on the selected area (or entire face) and leave it on for 10-12 minutes.
- Wash it off with cold water and pat it dry.
- Repeat this process once or twice a week for desired results.
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