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10 Natural Anti-ageing Ingredients That Will Make Your Skin Perfect

Put a pause on your process of ageing by applying the right natural anti-ageing products that will make you look good and picture-perfect.

By Kripa Chowdhury

As the first fine lines appear on the face during the mid-30s, it becomes a constant concern. The feeling that the fine lines will multiply and will make one look older, is very common, specially among women. Men too become conscious about their wrinkles and ageing face over time.

While everyone accepts their age, the attempt to look and feel young is important as the key to happy life. To decrease or put a pause to these fine lines that start appearing as the first sign of ageing, does not require much effort or time. Simple steps of using the right ingredients or cosmetics can make one hold on to their age.

For all times, over cosmetics, the first hunt should be in the area of natural anti-ageing ingredients that are easily available. In the case of cosmetics, they might react on the skin in the long term and hence, should be avoided.

When it comes to natural anti-ageing ingredients, the same that you used during college days might not work. Every natural anti-ageing ingredient that you apply on your skin should serve a purpose and should be repeated in order to see the change.

natural anti ageing ingredients

Do not expect that one-time application of natural anti-ageing ingredients can make your skin age backwards. Also, a little preparation might be required before applying natural anti-ageing ingredients on the skin.

To help you map your anti-ageing skin treatment, here is a list of ten natural products that you can start with and continue for sometime, in order to see the results. The listed natural anti-ageing ingredients are easily available in local stores or hyper markets.

Sunflower, Pomegranate Or Camellia Oil

Sunflower, Pomegranate Or Camellia Oil

Applying oil is important for the human body from birth to death. When it comes to anti-ageing, there are some particular oils to go for namely sunflower, pomegranate or camellia oils. Three of these oils act as antioxidants to the ageing skin and help in building collagen due to their vitamin E content.

These are powerhouses, and they not only protect against future skin damage (when layered over sunscreen), they also promote collagen production because of their vitamin E content. To apply, take any of the oils on your palm, and gently massage it on your face. These oils can be applied to the body as they help in moisturizing as well.

Eggs

Eggs

The protein and albumin composition in eggs help to fight ageing and also get rid of open pores, a common problem among ageing women. However, direct application of eggs is not the ideal way. To apply egg on the skin for anti-ageing, mix one egg white with half teaspoon of milk cream and squeeze half a lemon into it. Apply the pack all over generously and let it dry, for good results.

Sugar Scrub

Sugar Scrub

Exfoliation is required for the human skin all life. However, with the rigidity of the skin getting tighter with passing age, the ingredients used to exfoliate should change. When you are looking for an exfoliant that helps you get rid of dead skin and grow new cells that is, get rid of dull skin and get a glow - then sugar is one of the best natural anti-ageing ingredients to begin with.

To apply sugar you can mix it with some almond powder and fresh cream. To keep it simple, sugar and lime together make a good exfoliator for any skin type. In the later, lemon contains alpha hydroxy acid which aces anti-ageing.

Rice

Rice

Borrowed from Japanese culture, the use of rice in skincare has been existing since generations now. Rice acts as a cleanser for the skin which can be applied after soaking or by mixing with plain water. Instead of water, it is recommended to make a mixture of milk and rice and then applying it, as milk has retinol-building vitamin A which acts as an anti-ageing agent. The ratio should be 1/4 cup of rice with 3 tablespoons of organic milk.

Avocado

Avocado

Application of avocado is recommended because it penetrates in the mitochondria cell and activates energy production in the skin. When it comes to the application of avocado, try going for the oil form. The avocado oil can be applied to all parts of the body. To the avocado oil, you take, add equal amounts of coconut oil and almond oil for quick results. Avocado supplies vitamins A, B1 & B2, D and E, beta-carotene, potassium and lethicin to the ageing skin for rejuvenation and anti-ageing.

Ginger Tea

Ginger Tea

While green tea helps in weight loss, ginger tea plays its role as a natural anti-ageing ingredient. The consumption of ginger tea in elderly women in order to hold on to their age is common. The recipe for ginger tea that will help in anti-ageing is mixing some shredded ginger and honey into some hot liquor tea. In this kind of tea, honey has antibacterial properties and ginger contains a special antioxidant called gingerol, which stimulates collagen production in ageing skin.

Grapes

Grapes

While you are wondering how to look young, here is a simple fruit adding which to your skin care regime and diet can make all the difference. The fruit is grapes that ace the levels of antioxidants in your blood.

Grapes protect the collagen and elastin of one's skin, thereby holding on to its elasticity and firmness. While consumption of grapes is the best way to get its results, also a handful of grapes can be blended in a mixture and the juice can be applied all over the body for results.

Geranium Oil

Geranium Oil

Using geranium oil among the anti-ageing ingredients for skin is beneficial because it serves two purposes at the same time. One, geranium oil helps the skin to remain tight and two, it is also a cure for acne.

You can directly apply geranium oil to your skin or add a drop of it to your moisturizer or add it in your bath water. For genuine benefits of geranium oil, you have to repeat it in your skincare regime regularly.

Shea Butter

Shea Butter

Obtained from nuts of the shea tree, shea butter has its origin in West Africa. Shea butter is counted among the natural anti-ageing ingredients for its moisturizing and hydrating traits.

Shea butter also helps in getting rid off scars and marks. Shea butter also has anti-inflammatory and anti-tumour promoting compounds, as confirmed by The National Center for Biotechnology Information. Its everyday use will ensure silky skin with which you can always look like a college girl.

Rose Water

Rose Water

With the increase in age, skin problems like acne, dermatitis and eczema are common. If you have got these or to never get them, start using rosewater in your everyday skincare regime which hydrates and revitalizes the skin. Wash your face with rose water once in a day. In a week, you can go for a rosewater pack that will include two teaspoons of rose water,1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice and a few drops of glycerine.

Story first published: Monday, June 19, 2017, 16:23 [IST]
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