Everyone wants their skin to look its best, and there are many ways to achieve that goal. Luckily, some ingredients already in your kitchen can naturally boost your skin health.
You often read about “skin food”, but there are some natural ingredients you can also apply to boost your skin health and appearance.
Whether your skin appears radiant or dull, making you look more or less healthy and awake, is something that people are going to notice. Getting the right balance, the perfect skincare routine, and the first results can take time, but there are some fantastic ways to improve the health of your skin.
Some of them are entirely natural with inexpensive ingredients you can find at your local shop, or are already in your pantry. Using natural ingredients can still go hand in hand with modern skin therapies and devices. For example, you can go for radiofrequency treatments like Ultherapy for a bonus level of toning, and you’ll find that your skin is glowing and healthy like never before. Read on to find out more about 3 simple ingredients you can use to help your skin glow.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Despite its many health benefits, apple cider vinegar is typically thought of as something you would drink rather than apply to your skin. To assume that, however, means you’re losing out on these tremendous additional advantages of apple cider vinegar, particularly when it comes to your skin.
Because apple cider vinegar has antibacterial, antifungal and astringent properties [1], it helps clear your skin by eliminating germs and other contaminants, as well as tightening it. It’s easy to make your own cleaning solution or face toner out of half a cup of water and a spoonful of apple cider vinegar.
Raw Honey
Honey is a delicious alternative to sugar, and it’s much better for you. By eliminating sugar from your diet (where possible) and substituting honey, you are helping yourself and your skin too. Sugar can create excess glycation in the body [2], which reduces the elasticity of the skin and tissues. By using honey instead, this is less likely to happen.
You can also use honey as a face mask, since it is antibacterial and will reduce the signs of acne and blemishes. You can mix raw honey with other ingredients, such as Greek yoghurt or fine oatmeal, depending on what your skin needs. However, you can apply honey on its own. Spread one tablespoon of raw honey on clean skin, let it sit for 15-20 minutes and wash it off with lukewarm water. Just make sure you use raw honey, which is full of antioxidants, rather than processed honey.
Coffee
We’re often told that coffee is bad for us, but the reality is that the opposite is true, at least in part. As with anything, you should consume coffee in moderation. When you do, it can help you be and feel alert, burn fat, and even reduce the risk of Parkinson’s, type II diabetes, and other conditions [3]. Surprisingly, it can also help our skin look great.
Coffee is the ideal natural exfoliant because it’s full of antioxidants, which will keep your skin looking youthful. Add to this the fact that ground coffee has a rough texture, and you’ll see why so many people use it as a face and body scrub. All you need to do is add the grounds to some coconut oil and rub it all over your skin in circular motions. This will remove dead skin cells and invigorate the body due to the caffeine content.
Add these 3 ingredients to your grocery list to boost your skin health and explore the many alternative applications and recipes available online. Your next face mask is sure to be fragrant, delicious on your skin and very affordable.
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