All sorts of factors can lead to the damage of the skin and lips. And this in turn can cause numerous problems like acne, chronically chapped lips, scaly skin or excessively oily skin. To treat these problems, skin care companies tout expensive skincare products that are often more abrasive than they are helpful. Moreover, these products often contain toxic chemicals that are can be bad for your overall health.
It’s easy to be lured by the claims of fancy department store skincare serums and potions. Even drugstore products can cost a pretty penny. But remember that these products contain preservatives that are not good for your skin. Furthermore, they often don’t even provide the effects that they claim, and they can be quite expensive.
Fortunately, there’s a better way to take care of your beauty and outer health. By using natural treatments on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, you’ll start to see the positive effects right away. Your skin and lips will look better than ever before, and you’ll sleep soundly knowing you’re using natural products that are safe for your body.
1. Coconut Oil and Lemon Zest Mask
This treatment is a perfect face mask for dry, lackluster skin. Simply mix together 1 to 2 tablespoons of coconut oil with a teaspoon of lemon zest. Add a drop of teatree essential oil if you want to help treat a few pimples here and there. This treatment works great for combination skin as well as dry skin.
Apply the mask to a clean face and leave for 10 minutes. Rinse it off with cool water and pat dry.
2. Jojoba Oil and Brown Sugar Scrub
Some people’s skin reacts negatively to coconut oil. It may break out because of the excess oil it contains. On the other hand, jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, so if you get pimples or blackheads when you use coconut oil on your skin, try this jojoba-based scrub instead.
To create the mixture, you’ll want ½ to 1 tablespoon of jojoba oil and ¼ cup of brown sugar. Mix these two ingredients together in a small bowl. Rinse your face with cold water and apply some of the scrub to your skin. Using your fingertips, gently rub this mixture over your skin and lips for 30 seconds to a minute before rinsing with cool water.
3. Oatmeal Mask
If you have trouble with skin that’s been flaking, you may want to try this remedy. Mix together 1/3 cup of regular oatmeal with ½ cup of hot water. Make sure the water isn’t boiling.
Allow the mixture to settle for a few minutes, and while it’s still warm, add an egg white, 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of plain Greek yogurt. Mix everything, and apply it to your clean face and lips. Gently rub it in for 30 seconds, then let it sit for 15 minutes before rinsing with cool water.
4. Cucumber and Yogurt Mask
This natural treatment is both moisturizing and exfoliating. The English cucumber will provide hydration. Cucumbers are mostly made of water, and they also have an excellent cooling power. That’s why people often put cucumber slices over their eyes to reduce puffiness. Coolness does the trick!
On the other hand, the Greek yogurt will help to exfoliate the skin and slough off dead skin cells to reveal a soft, fresh look. It’s the lactic acid in yogurt that will exfoliate the skin. This lactic acid can also be great if you’ve recently gotten a sunburn, and it can even fight discoloration and acne.
To create this mask, you’ll need one half of a peeled English cucumber and 1 tablespoon of plain, Greek yogurt. Grate the peeled cucumber to create a slush-like substance, and mix it with the yogurt to create a paste. Apply this paste to freshly washed skin and leave on for 15 minutes before rinsing with cold water.
5. Avocado Mask
Finally, this one’s super easy and quick for when you’re in a rush or on-the-go. Simply take a ripe avocado and mash it into a small bowl with a fork. Apply the mask to your clean face and lips, and let it sit for 15 minutes. Rinse off for a fresh and clean face that’s ultra moisturized.
Avocados contain essential oils that moisturize the face and lips deep down. Plus, the high levels of both vitamin A and vitamin E in avocados can help soften the surface of dry, rough skin. Vitamin A is also a retinol, and if you’ve ever seen an ad for fancy anti-wrinkle creams, you’ll know that they all contain retinol. Fortunately, avocado is much less expensive, much more natural and much more effective than these toxic creams. It’s a great quick mask for anyone!
It’s extremely important to take care of your skin, and fortunately, there’s a natural way to do it. If you use all or some of the home treatments listed above on a regular basis, you’ll be helping your skin and lips in a healthy way. These treatments will help your face by keeping it clean and moisturized, clear of acne, and free of fine lines and wrinkles.