In recent years I’ve been on this kick of trying natural home remedies for my skin – like bananas, rose water, turmeric and so on. Am I completely converted? No, but I’m always leaning to try things without all the chemicals and ingredients I can’t even pronounce on beauty products today.
There are so many things alone that we eat that have so many more benefits for applying to our skin. Though these regimens may not be a fast-acting change or have immediate beauty results, but the benefits come from all of the natural properties. And there are unlimited ways to create mash-ups using these 20+ natural home remedies for your skin’s needs.
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20+ natural skin remedies
[that actually work!]
For glowing skin/Brighter complexion
- Turmeric
- Lemon
- Cucumber
- Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)
- Yogurt
Clearer skin/Acne Prone
- Lemon
- Aloe Vera
- Egg Whites
- Turmeric
- Bananas
- Tomatoes
- Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)
- Toothpaste
Skin calming/Anti-inflammatory
- Aloe Vera
- Raw Honey
- Turmeric
- Milk
Dark under-eye circles
- Tomatoes
- Potatoes
- Chilled Chamomile/Green Tea bags
- Milk
- Mint leaves
- Rose water
Dark spots/Hyperpigmentation
- Lemon
- Turmeric
- Potatoes
- Milk
Moisturizing/Supple skin
- Raw honey
- Aloe Vera
- Almond Oil
- Milk
- Avocado
- Oatmeal
- Olive Oil
- Glycerin
Acne and facial scarring/Skin healing
- Aloe Vera
- Egg Whites
- Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)
- Lime Juice
- Rosehip Seed Oil
- Mint
- Vitamin E
For wrinkles/Skin Firming
- Bananas
- Egg Whites
- Milk
- Aloe Vera
- Cucumber
- Apple Cider Vinegar
So, uh, why and how?
Turmeric
Turmeric has natural properties that pertain to that “natural glow and luster” to the skin, while also being an anti-inflammatory agent. It is known for reducing scarring, while brightening uneven skin tones and targeting pores against breakouts.
The best way to use Turmeric is by either creating a paste (such as with milk and honey) and using as a mask, spot treating by diluting Turmeric with water, or in daily consumption (through water, or tea if the bitter taste is difficult to handle alone).
Lemon
Lemons have anti-bacterial properties, which obviously helps against fighting acne and reduces excess oil that causes acne. They are also known for having natural “bleaching” properties as well. The Vitamin C and citric acid promotes brighter skin and actually can act as a way to lightening skin over time. Many uses for lighting with lemons are for the underarms, knees and elbows, as well as spot treatment on the face.
Cucumber
96% water, cucumber spells hydration. It is also detoxifying, so you can imagine the toxins it can remove and repel from the skin. Cucumber is a great agent for reducing inflammation and puffiness – as well as reducing dark under-eye bags and circles and improving skin’s overall complexion. The key is in the dark exterior peel – it contains Silica, which is a skin firming property. Blend up cucumber with yogurt into a paste for a cooling, soothing mask, or apply cucumber to the face right before bedtime for extra benefited results.
Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)
Commonly used as a natural toner or astringent, there are so many other benefits to using ACV. Daily use helps reduce fine lines and excess oil (helping against break outs), restores your skin’s natural PH and it’s beta-carotene fights against future skin damage. Win win, I’d say! When using, remember to dilute the ACV. I use 3 parts water to 1 part ACV.
Yogurt
Yogurt contains lactic acid, which dissolves dead skin cells. Uhhh, what – natural, non-abrasive exfoliant?! Not only does it help promote clearer, brighter skin, it reduces the look of fine lines and wrinkles over time. It’s also reduces discoloration of the skin, relieves sunburn, hydrates and fights acne and premature aging. Use as a mask with honey, and rose water for an all around multi-tasking beauty mask.
Aloe Vera
We all know aloe vera for it’s soothing properties – it’s probably what you use on sunburns! But what you probably didn’t know is that aloe vera is a natural hydration, without clogging the pores. So have away with using it as a moisturizer! It also speeds up cellular reproduction – great for healing acne, acne scars, even cellulite, and reducing redness. And it’s anti-bacterial properties keep acne prone skin at bay, while also known for reducing pore size.
It’s the perfect excuse to use as is on your face!
[If you don’t have a real aloe plant to obtain it – you can buy organic Aloe Vera.]
Tomatoes
Completely underrated, tomatoes are known for it’s many beauty benefits that nobody really talks about. It’s properties help revive dull skin, removes excess oil of the face, fights against acne for clear skin, tightens skin and shrinks your pores dramatically. Mash with an avocado and use as a mask for the perfect acne treatment that will leave your skin bright, clean and hydrated.
Toothpaste
Acne prone? Have trouble fighting off deep, painful pimples? Apply toothpaste on the surface of the zit before bed – I call it zit-be-gone! I’ve used this method for years in warding off nasty, volcano-sized, deadly, deep, throbbing pimples.
Toothpaste is known for it’s drying agents, which can also be irritating to the skin. With that in mind, toothpaste is not something to use frequently or all over the face. I repeat, do not use toothpaste as a means for an all-over beauty regimen. It is a spot treatment only for acne sufferers. It dries out zits quickly, reducing the longevity of pimples. It might leave the skin around the pimple dry, so be sure to moisturize in the morning.
Olive Oil
Rich in Vitamins and antioxidant properties, Olive Oil kills off acne-causing bacteria and is known for moisturizing and hydrating the skin. Although not easily absorbed into the skin, it’s best to wipe off excess to prevent the clogging of pores and to reduce the build up of excess oil.
Raw Honey
This sweet syrup nurtures the skin! It’s especially beneficial for those with sensitive skin – with it’s anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It’s the perfect spot treatment for breakouts – reduces redness and hydrates the infected area while repairing your skin from that nasty blemish. Due to it’s low PH, bacteria actually has no chance of survival in raw honey – so uh, go ahead and use this baby as a mask when you can! But not just any honey – not the one that comes in the bear at your grocery store, so to speak – you need RAW honey.
Milk
I still find it kind of weird to use milk in my beauty regimen, especially because it has to be a one-time use or kept in the fridge ordeal. But milk is actually known for lightening the skin, due to lactic acid. It’s also great for moisturizing (careful for those with acne prone skin – you may only want to use milk as a spot treatment), calming and soothing, and repairing signs of aging.
Potatoes
Who would have thought?! Next time you peel or dice a potato – save some! Potatoes are a natural lightener, especially for the dark circles under the eyes (for this, peel and cut a raw potato into chunks and allow to rest under the eyes for approx. 20 minutes). They also reduce wrinkles and fine lines, improve the skin’s natural collagen,  as well as for treating dark spots/ hyperpigmentation – simply use as a mask by creating a potato paste!
Get your potato on!
Tea
So, obviously, only certain types of tea. Not all teas are made the same, either. But tea has been known forever to do wonders for our bodies, as well as for our skin. Treating bags under the eyes, rashes and inflamed skin, and treating conditions like acne and Rosacea (so, PERFECT for someone like me going through Rosacea right now!). The best kinds of tea for the skin are chamomile, green tea, Rooibos and Yerba Mate (known for bringing back youthful skin!).
Rose Water
The talk of the town lately. I’ve actually been using Rose Water for a year now (on my skin), but have never gone as far as to drink it (like I’ve heard you can!). But it’s so popular right now. For one, it’s an anti-oxidant – so it strengthens skill cells and regenerates skin tissue. It controls excess oil, helps maintain the skin’s natural PH balance, aids in being a great cleanser for removing dirt and clogged pores, reduces redness of the skin, acts as a toner and fights aging skin (wrinkles and all). Whoo – that was a mouthful.
So, yeah, use it straight up – or even drink it!
[This is the Rose Water I have – comes in a convenient misting spray bottle, which you can then add remedies such as glycerin, rosehip seed oil, or almond oil for added boost of benefits.]
Glycerin
You’re probably like – what? What is this? I thought the same thing. But apparently, this “sweet nectar” has therapeutic properties that have gone unnoticed! Since glycerin is found a lot of beauty products already, it’s what helps promote soft, supple skin. Hold your tongue – it’s 100% natural! This clear, gel-like solution, I’ve noticed, keeps my skin heavily hydrated – so I use very little on oily parts of my face. Use raw, or diluted – apply right before bed – and watch as it works it magic to keeping your skin youthful.
[Buy Vegetable Glycerin]
Mint
From infections to itchiness, mint has so many useful benefits. It can be used to treat acne, brighten the skin, sooth mosquito bites and other irritations, slow down aging and to keep skin hydrated! Use in your daily smoothies, or process to use in a mask for added benefits.
Avocado
Ahh, yes. Becoming almost cliche as the cucumber – the avocado does many wonders. Matter of fact – I know it certainly does for my hair, so I’m convinced it will for my skin! With it’s many vitamins, there’s no doubt it’s good for your overall complexion, but at this rate you might as well not waste putting avocado all over your face, and just eat it. You’ll get the same benefits that way. But if you must, avocado is great for reducing redness and dryness, as it contains Omega-9 fatty acids. So, avocado? The next moisturizer on the market?
Almond Oil
This baby slows down and prevents UV damage from the sun! Say whaaat? It’s light texture easily absorbs into the skin – better than olive oil I’d say – so it helps prevent future acne by dislodging debris and impurities from your pores. And those dark under-eye circles? Move outta the way, because just by applying a few drops before bed – you’d never know you had them the next morning!
Oatmeal
Due to it’s high level of fats, oatmeal is very moisturizing. We all know oatmeal for it’s anti-inflammatory properties (you may have taken an oatmeal bath once in your lifetime), to relieve itching, redness, and soothing the skin from burns. Use as a scrub! It works well in treating acne, removing dead skin cells while polishing your skin naturally.
Just be sure to soak your oats!
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Egg Whites
So I’ve never actually tried this yet (salmonella makes me nervous), but from research egg whites have so many anti-aging benefits for the skin. Ugh, the way to wrinkle-free skin? Guess I’m going to have to give this a go. Apparently they are comparative to chemical treatments, and also removes facial hair! As for the skin, it’s tightening – meaning, it obviously shrinks your pores, fights off and prevents acne, and reduces excess oil!
Egg white mask – here we go!
Lime/Lime Juice
So this is a sister fruit to the Lemon. Not sure why the Lime doesn’t have as good of a rep, for it’s superb acne fighting benefits and great skin exfoliation by removing dead skin. The acidic properties acts as an astringent – tightening your pores, reduce excess oil and promoting a brighter overall complexion. So if you’re more of a margarita-lover – use a Lime!
Rosehip Seed Oil
Is this the next miracle in beauty regimens? Literally harvest from Rose bushes – this seed is full of vitamins, fatty acids and antioxidants, which can obviously do wonders for your skin. Use as your moisturizing alternative (throw out those chemical-filled tubs and creams), while reversing signs of aging! Without the oily feel like olive oil, Rosehip is light, yet protects the skin with anti-oxidants.
[Buy Organic Rosehip Seed Oil]
Vitamin E
Another one to be careful with – being that it can possibly be the cause of an allergy. Test before applying. I use Vitamin E for it’s healing properties, as well as for it keeping areas hydrated. Use as a spot treatment (such as on cold sores, chapped lips, and areas with excessive dryness).
Bananas
Revitalize dry, acne prone skin! But it won’t over hydrate – so it’s perfect for oil control, too! Bananas also have anti-aging benefits (who would have thought since banana peels age so fast!) – known for being like “botox” – as it gently nourishes, exfoliates and protects mature skin.
Got banana peels? Keep ’em! They are great remedies for treating acne, using the inside of the peel.
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