3 Homemade Anti-Wrinkle Recipes
When you are in your 40s and 50s, you will probably notice some changes in your skin like enlarged pore size, loss of tone, sagging, etc. Believe it or not, it is possible to have brilliant skin at any age… As long as you take steps to properly care for it and it doesn’t mean that you should use only expensive skin care creams and serums.
These 3 homemade anti-wrinkle recipes help prevent and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, because of their high-quality ingredients that hydrate your skin.
Recipe #1
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- ¼ cup almond oil
- 1 tablespoon shea butter
- 2 tablespoons beeswax
- ½ teaspoon vitamin E oil
- Essential oils of choice (optional)
Directions:
Place all products in a glass container. Bring a pot filled around 4 inches with water to a simmer. Put the container, without its cover, in the pot, and let it stay there until everything is melted. Stir from time to time. When the mixture is melted and all the ingredients are mixed, pour the liquid into a glass jar. Leave it at room temperature until the mixture hardens. Close the jar and store it in a cool place. Apply twice a day after washing.
Recipe #2
Ingredients:
- 1/4 avocado
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 tablespoons of fresh cream
Directions:
Place all the ingredients in a blender and puree into a smooth cream. Apply it to your clean skin and leave on for at least 60 minutes. Wash off with warm water. This homemade cream makes your skin look and feel youthful and dewy.
Recipe #3
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- 1/2 cup cooked rice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions:
Combine the ingredients and mix well. Apply the blend to dry hands and move the scrub around your hands in circular movements on the backs of your hands with firm but delicate weight for two minutes. You can rub this rice on the palms of the hands to mellow calluses. This mixture helps lighten skin and lift off dead cells.
5 Ways to Reduce Premature Skin Aging
Aging affects all of us. As we get older, our skin begins to lose its natural elasticity and wrinkles start to appear. The most common signs of aging on the face are:
- Wrinkles and lines around the eyes and on the forehead
- Sagging skin
- Dull skin tone
- Fat below the chin
- Age spots
It sure can get depressing, but there are things you can do to control the future aging process.
Protect Your Skin From The Sun
Being sun safe is number one priority to prevent skin aging. Wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen (at least SPF 15) that protects you from both UVA and UVB rays. Make sure it is water resistant and remember that sunscreen can also help you to prevent skin cancer.
Eat Foods That Fights Wrinkles
Keep your skin looking as youthful as possible by making your diet as clean as you can. You should drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol. Improve your diet, adding certain key foods that can help with everything from wrinkles to sagging skin. Such foods are tomatoes, berries, yogurt, honey, fish and nuts.
Get Enough Sleep
They call it “beauty sleep” for a reason! During sleep our bodies go into repair mode, and that includes the skin. According to a study, sleeping for just six hours a night for a few days increases the appearance of wrinkles. Sleep deprivation can raise the cortisol levels. So get a healthy sleep and avoid dark circles and puffy eyes.
Try a Facial Massage
When the muscles on your face tense up, they are more likely to form wrinkles, which is why they need to be massaged out regularly. Anyone can do a facial massage at home to increase blood flow (which helps with collagen production) and to relieve wrinkle-causing muscle tension. Just a few minutes daily of facial massage can tighten skin, fade lines and make you look gorgeous.
Get a Facelift
As far as cosmetic surgery goes, a facelift is a very effective way to battle sagging skin. A face lift is used to lift the entire structure of the face up vertically in order to make the skin tighter and smoother. Depending on your particular face shape and areas needing improvement, your doctor will help come up with a treatment plan tailored to your own needs.