Anti-ageing
Home remedies
Effects of ageing
When we age Fibers in the skin called collagen and elastin break down and lose strength, Sun exposure throughout life contributes to this process also. Without these fibers, the skin cannot hold its shape as well. Older skin retains less fat, making it look less supple. The pull of gravity also causes the skin to sag.
Although expensive creams for anti-ageing do improve the skins exterior leaving skin looking younger on the outside,they are not correcting or reversing the damage just masking it,so you continue buying expensive products to maintain a more youthful appearance..wouldn't it be great to have a youthful glow without the pricetag
what your skin needs is essential vitamins to go to work deep in your cells
all the natural ingredients used in the home remedies have exactly that,some are packed full of vitamins others
have tightening properties which are great for wrinkles,an some are proven lighteners that have been used for many years which is great for fading agespots.
Turmeric and lemon brightening mask
Turmeric is a very popular ingredient in many home facial treatments,
due to its brightening properties it leaves the skin looking more
youthful with a beautiful glow...
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons flour (used to thicken the paste)
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- For oily skin: 1/4 cup plain yogurt & few drops of lemon juice
- For dry skin: 2 tablespoons olive oil, coconut oil, maybe more
- A few drops of honey
If you have oily skin: Add lemon juice and stir. Slowly mix in the yogurt until a creamy paste is formed. Use more or less yogurt to your liking.
If you have dry skin: Add the oil slowly and stir until a paste is formed. Add more for more creaminess.
Apply mask to face and neck.
Leave the mask on for 15-20 minutes.
Using a warm, wet cloth that you don't mind staining as turmeric will off the mask.
Drinking water
water is a powerful ailment when it comes to the ageing process as dehydration
in the body leads to dehydration of the skin,which in turn causes wrinkles.
drinking plenty of water daily plumps the skin making already present wrinkles appear
finer and less noticable leaving the skin fresh and glowing.
water is also vital for your brain function, as we get older it is doubly important,
as our brains are made up of a high percentage of water.