Natural Remedies for Clear skin

As promised earlier, here is a post on natural remedies for your skin. Please note that what works for one person may not work for another. Therefore kindly test the stuff on a different part of your skin to test if you are sensitive, We don't want you to end up looking like a backfired operation now, do we?

In no particular order:

#1 Honey

Spread it on your skin and let it sit for 15- 30 minutes

• nourishes and soothes your skin
• has anti-bacterial and hydrating properties 
• rejuvenates skin 
• reduces blemishes
• Treats acne
• gets rid of tanning due to excessive sun exposure
• Has antiseptic properties for scars and wounds
• clarifying (opens up pores making them easy to unclog)
• anti-inflammatory properties that delay the ageing process

#2 Milk

Apply raw milk on face and neck. Let it sit for 10 minutes, rinse with water.

• Reduces dark patches (lactic acid)
• Evenly tones out skin
• radiant looking skin
• shrink pores
• nourishes and softens the skin
• exfoliates dead skin cells
• Excellent cleanser (no wonder most cleansers have "milk") 
• improves complexion
• Excellent moisturiser
• Smoothens fine lines and wrinkles

(No wonder Cleopatra soaked herself daily in honey and milk!)

#3 Cucumber

Slice the cucumber and rub on skin leave on for 5 minutes

• Fades dark circles
• Revitalises skin
• Reduces puffy eyes
• Tightens open pores
• Glowing complexion and reduced pigmentation
• Treats sunburn
• Moisturises and hydrates skin
• banishes cellulite on thighs ----->(phytochemicals  cause the collagen in your skin to tighten and firm up the outer layers. It works wonders on wrinkles as well. )

#4 Tomato

Slice a quarter of a tomato and mash it on your palm then apply

• Delays skin ageing and wrinkling
• deeply cleanses skin
• shrinks open pores
• Used as an astringent - for oily skin
• Glowing skin
• Gets rid of tans and pigmentation
• Helps rid blackheads

#5 Potato

Slice a potato and rub on skin

• Brightens skin
• Removes eye puffiness (same as cucumber)
• Gets rid of blemishes and dark spots
• Lifting dead skin cells 
• Delays wrinkle formation
• Relief from sunburn
• Relieves Eczema

#6 Yoghurt

Apply yoghurt on cotton wool the rub on face

• Brightens skin 
• Tightens skin pores
• Exfoliated dead skin cells
• Reduces blemishes, tanning and pigmentation
• Clears acne
• Reduces wrinkles
• Relief from sunburn

#7 Aloe Vera

For those close to aloe Vera plants, the gel can be quite helpful.

• Lessens visibility of stretch marks
• Anti aging (contains anxti oxidants - beta carotene, vitamin C and E)
• Moisturizes skin
• Combats acne
• Alleviates skin rashes
• Shrinks warts
• Helps eliminate Eczema
• Relieves skin allergic reactions

#8 Lemon
Slice a lemon and rub on skin

Removes blackheads
Tones oily skin
Facial Cleanser
Effective Astringent
Natural antiseptic


nb: If lemon is too acidic, you can dilute with water, use of lemon over a long time can lighten skin, avoid direct contact with sun after using lemon.

I would think twice about applying pure lemon on my face. You may want to add it to a lemon+honey+milk mask, but i would avoid using it pure.

Remember to test the products first before applying on skin. 

Other than that, here are some helpful (unrelated) tips

• Apply Proper Sunscreen whenever you go out
• Drink 8-10 glasses of water daily
• Avoid touching your face with hands that aren't clean
• Don pop zits
• Moisturise skin, even if you have the oily type
• Avoid sharing your make-up
• Clean makeup brushes and sponges frequently
• Avoid alcohol and smoking, junk food and excess salt. 

There you go

Love Adhis ♥