KESEHATAN
Every woman wants picture-perfect, flawless skin. Clear and beautiful skin is one of the main elements of a person’s beauty. Healthy skin helps you feel beautiful as well.
Using cheap cosmetic products can make your skin greasy and further aggravate the problem. Also, these products are expensive. Everyone may not be able to afford such expensive skin products. Therefore, it is always recommended to go for natural home remedies to get rid of blemishes and acne, and attain clear skin. Home remedies do not have side effects and are also very cheap ways of dealing with ugly spots on the skin. You would be able to get clean and clear skin with the help of below given home remedies.
14. How To Get Clear Skin at Home
1. Aloe Vera
Aloe vera has many benefits for the skin. It has antibacterial properties that help kill bacteria that cause acne, anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe irritated skin, and astringent properties that help heal scars. Plus, aloe vera moisturizes the skin and stimulates new skin cell growth.
Extract the gel from an aloe vera leaf. Apply the gel on your face using a cotton ball. Allow it to dry on its own for about half an hour, and then rinse it off with lukewarm water. Follow this remedy daily or several times per week.
2. Baking Soda
Baking soda balances pH levels of the skin, which is very important to maintain clear skin. Plus, its mild antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties help deal with problems like acne, pimples and spots. It also works as an excellent exfoliating agent to keep the skin free from dirt, impurities and dead skin cells.
Mix one teaspoon of baking soda with one teaspoon of water or lemon juice to make a paste. Cleanse your face and use the paste to gently exfoliate the skin. Finally rinse your face with lukewarm water and pat it dry with a towel. Follow this remedy two or three times a week.
Alternatively, mix one teaspoon each of baking soda and raw honey. Apply this mixture onto damp skin and massage gently for just one minute. Then wash with lukewarm water. Finally, splash some cold water on your face to close the pores. Follow this remedy once a week.
3. Cucumber
Cucumbers contain hydrating, nourishing and astringent properties that are very good for skin. They can improve the overall appearance of your skin by repairing damaged skin cells, removing dead skin cells and adding a fresh glow.
Cut a fresh cucumber into thick slices, and rub them thoroughly all over your face. Leave it on overnight and rinse with warm water in the morning. Do this daily before going to bed.
Alternatively, make a mixture with equal amounts of cucumber juice and lemon juice. Apply this mixture to your skin, allow it to dry completely, and then wash it off with warm water. Do this daily.
4. Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains a natural blend of health promoting proteins and quality minerals in the right proportion. To achieve health benefits of Fenugreek, prepare the face mask by.
Warming few teaspoons of fresh milk and adding some leaves of fenugreek and then apply evenly on face. If you have a black head prone skin, you can get benefitted by applying face-mask of fenugreek seeds with turmeric on face at nighttime.
5. Green Coconut Water
Water of green coconut is very effective to erase any type of marks or black spots on your skin. Cut one green coconut and remove the water. Preserve the water in a glass container in refrigerator because green coconut water starts to ferment very quickly if it is left in hot weather for a long time. Now apply green coconut water on your skin with the help of your fingers and massage it twice daily. It helps to remove spots of acne, burns, chicken and small pox also.
6. Honey and Oatmeal
To achieve a soft looking clear skin, use natural ingredients like honey and oatmeal that not only clean your skin and open your clogged pores, but also help in rejuvenating your skin cells. Here is one of the best skin clearing masks.
Combine oatmeal and honey in a small amount and mix gently. Now apply this mixture on your face and let it dry wash your face once completely dry. Then wash it off with lukewarm water.
7. Lemon
Lemon is one of the best ingredients that you can use to promote clear skin. The citric acid present in lemon helps keep the skin clear by removing dead cells, and its vitamin C content helps reduce dark spots by increasing the cell renewal process. Lemon also has bleaching properties that will help improve your overall skin complexion.
Apply fresh-squeezed lemon juice to your entire face and neck. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water. After this, rub cucumber slices on your skin to soften and moisturize it. Do this daily or every other day.
To exfoliate your skin, mix two teaspoons each of lemon juice and sugar. Apply the mixture on your face, neck and hands. Scrub in a circular motion and leave it on for 10 minutes. Then rinse it off with lukewarm water. Follow this remedy once a week to enjoy glowing skin.
8. Mint
The active ingredient of mint is methanol that is responsible for its cooling and soothing properties. Mint is equally effective when consumed in food or applied topically on skin. Here are a few tips to achieve maximal benefits from mint.
Apply fresh grated mint leaves (or apply the paste of mint leaves on your face to enhance natural freshness and glow and reduce the chances of developing acne or pimples.
You can grind mint leaves with few drops of water to prepare a thick paste. You can prepare a body mask by adding the juice of one whole lemon and apply on the sub exposed parts of your body for skin rejuvenation.
9. Neem
Neem is one of the ancient skin remedies for acne prone skin, pustules and blisters. It has detoxification, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Prepare a neem face-pack by following these simple steps.
Take two tablespoons of yogurt and mix with ½ teaspoon of neem powder. Apply evenly on your face with the help of a face pack Let it dry for 15 minutes and wash your face with copious amount of water.
10. Turmeric
Turmeric is an excellent antiseptic and skin-lightening agent that helps minimize scars and other marks. Plus, turmeric can alleviate allergic, inflammatory and infectious skin disorders that make your skin look dull and lifeless.
Mix one tablespoon of turmeric powder with enough pineapple juice to make a paste. Apply the paste to your face and neck. Leave it on until the paste dries completely. Then wash it off with lukewarm water. Follow this remedy two or three times a week to reduce the appearance of spots on skin.
Make a paste by mixing equal amounts of turmeric powder and gram flour with a little water or milk. Apply it evenly on your skin and leave it on until it dries. Wash it off with lukewarm water, scrubbing your skin gently in a circular motion. Follow this remedy once a week to lighten your skin tone and remove scars.
11. Papaya
Papaya can be used to improve your skin’s texture and maintain clear skin. It has natural bleaching properties that help reduce the appearance of scars. Plus, the enzyme papain present in papaya has antibacterial and wound healing abilities and also aids in removing dead, damaged skin.
Chop a ripe papaya into small pieces. Combine the papaya with one teaspoon each of sandalwood powder and honey. Grind these ingredients into a paste. Apply the paste all over your face and neck. Leave it on for half an hour. Then rinse it off with cool water and pat dry your skin. Finally apply some rose water on your face. Follow this remedy once a week to notice a visible change in your skin tone.
12. Potato Slices
Potatoes are yet another natural product that helps to get rid of dark spots. Potatoes contain special enzymes that act as natural bleach. They can easily work on dark spots and also brightens the skin complexion. Cut a potato in round slices, take a slice and apply it to your face directly. Rub for 5 minutes, and then wash off with water. Using this ever popular vegetable can give you spotless, bright complexion in a jiffy.
13. Tomato Juice
Tomato juice acts as a natural bleaching agent and works to rid the face of unwanted marks and blemishes. Tomatoes are a rich source of anti-oxidants and help to keep skin youthful. Make a paste of tomato with rose water and apply it on your dark spots. Keep it for 10 minutes. Reapply and keep it for another 10 minutes then wash it off with water. Tomatoes also help to tone the skin besides clearing dark spots.
14. Tea Tree Oil
For treating scars left behind by acnes and pimples, tea tree oil is a good remedy. Tea tree oil can be diluted with water and applied on the scars on your face for removing them completely. Doing this every day will remove all the blemishes and make your skin clear.
