Natural ingredients are perfect for having clear skin as they have minimal to no side effects for a given the skin type. What to try at home for a crystal clear skin, here is a brief overview.
As every person is different, his/her skin type also varies. So for this reason keeping up with ingredients that help your skin is very significant. People with sensitive skin suffer a lot in this regard as they are unable to experiment with many ingredients. If you have sensitive skin then you should steer clear of acidic fruits, cinnamon and baking soda that we have suggested in our natural ingredients and face masks. Otherwise, you are totally good to go.
Following are a few natural ingredients that help skin fight damages, overcome various skin issues and pave way for a clear skin.
Use of Aloe Vera gel
The plant of immortality, the aloe vera is a real-life saver when it comes to clear skin. So apply aloe vera in handsome amounts, in order to get beautiful, hydrated skin.
Aloe Vera is also thought to be an excellent product to be used on skin as it has many antiviral and anti-bacterial properties. Extract and grind natural aloe Vera gel and apply a thin layer on the skin provides nourishment to the skin. It also has anti-aging properties and gives a smooth skin. It fades away dark spots, wrinkles and fine lines when used regularly.
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Tea tree oil
Tea tree oil is extracted from Melaleuca alternifolia, commonly known as tea tree. It is very effective in treating facial acne, or pimples. It also has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and anti-microbial properties which calms and soothes skin from inflammations and save skin from bacteria. It prevents acne, heals scars and improves skin clarity.
After cleansing face, tea tree oil can be gently applied on the face. It can be diluted with equal proportion of any carrier oils such as olive oil, almond oil or any face care oils before applying. It is not recommended to use the oil directly on the skin.
Green tea extract and Chamomile
Green tea contains antioxidants that are necessary for skin beauty. Taking green tea in balanced amounts helps in getting rid of mild acne.
Chamomile is a fragrant ingredient that is very useful for clear skin. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and mild astringent properties that save skin from breakouts, dryness and dehydration.
Intake of Green tea extract and Chamomile tea helps defend body and skin from free radical damages, calms skin and prevent future acne.
Oatmeal and honey mask
Egg whites shrinks pores and cleanses it, also compact skin and repairs aging skin. Oatmeal controls oil and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It also hydrates skin, remove dry and dead skin cells. It is a gentle exfoliator and cleanses the skin pores.
Honey has antibacterial and antioxidants, hence it prevents acne and hydrates skin. Honey is the best ingredient for saving skin from acne breakouts and infectious diseases that’s why it is liberally used in many skincare products.
This mask can be made using oatmeal, honey and egg whites. Take one egg white and mix it with two tablespoon of ground oatmeal. Add one tablespoon of honey and mix well. Apply on the face and keep it on for 20 minutes. Gently rinse with warm water afterwards.
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Citrus and yogurt mask
Yogurt itself has many skincare uses. The lactic acid in yogurt hydrates skin, regenerates and smoothes it. Lemon has ascorbic acid and it is a natural astringent. People with sensitive skin need to do a patch test before using it on face, since the acidic property of lemon might irritate the skin.
This mask when used on skin twice to three times a week helps brighten the skin, clears the pores, reduces hyperpigmentation, evens skin tone and ensures a clear skin.
Start by mixing 1/4 cup yogurt, a drop of lemon and 1 table spoon of orange juice. Apply for 20 minutes and then rinse with warm water.
Honey and olive oil mask
Pure olive oil has skin lightening properties. It calms skin by reducing inflammation and damages incurred due to sun exposure. It also lightens any marks on the skin such as dark spots, acne marks, and dark circles. Extra virgin olive oil provides deep skin moisturization and provides anti-aging benefits.
Mix one tablespoon of each honey, olive oil and lemon juice. Massage the mixture gently on face and remove after 15 minutes.
Witch hazel
Witch hazel works as a natural toner as well as helps to exfoliate the skin, shrinks pores and cleanses it. It has anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties, that keeps the skin away from infections and damages.
Use cotton balls dipped in witch hazel on face. Scrub lightly and remove after few minutes. Application of aloe vera gel afterwards can be soothing for the irritable skin.
Activated charcoal mask
Activated charcoal mask is one of the most popular face masks in skincare industry because of its deep cleansing properties. This mask works to reduce excess oil on skin and removes toxins in the skin. It also cleanses the skin pores, removes blackheads, ensures even skin tone and lightens the skin.
Using these masks can be pretty beneficial and once you see the radiance on your face after using them you are never going back to the artificial products.
Face streaming techniques
Facial Steamer are simple equipment, that produces stream which when exposed to skin, loosens dead skin cells, opens up pores and cleans it, removes excess oil, cleans the face of all possible dirts and residues, embedded onto the skin, during travel and exposure to environmental pollutions.
Facial Steamer also moisturizes skin, improves collagen and elastin production, improves blood circulation, thereby refreshing and renewing the facial cells.
Alternatively face streaming can also be achieved using a container with boiling water and when face is exposed to that stream, the same benefits can be achieved. This is an authentic face streaming where only water is used to achieve the benefits.
When specific herbs are added to the streamer, additional benefits can be achieved. This can be done by adding dried herbs to the boiling water or to the streamer, then streaming it. Examples are such herbs that can added are dried roses, dried lavender flowers, dried butterfly pea flower and many more.
The process of face streaming can be done only once a week, since too streaming is also not good for the skin. And face streaming can be followed by face mask that helps clear skin.
Conclusion
All the skincare and cosmetic products mentioned as non-comedogenic, hopefully doesn’t clog skin pores, hence those products can be used in your skincare regime. Drinking plenty of water, getting a good sleep, having nutritious and healthy food also helps to get a clear natural and lovely skin.
Secretion of excess oil leads to clogging of pores and that causes acne and blackheads. Sudden increase in bodily weight also shows its impact on skin hence eat healthy and live healthy. Junk food can be the underlying cause of many health and skin problems, so you could limit such kind of foods.
Use well cleansed things on face. Example your make up sponges, or brushes can be cleaned well, since these can directly induce dirts when it comes in contact with the skin. Your body does so much for you, so find time to take care of it too. And finally you own a beautiful crystal clear skin.