It’s natural for people to want to look as young and fit as possible, and there are hundreds of anti-aging products on the market which will help you do just that. However, many of the commercial products available can have ingredients such as artificial dyes or perfumes that actually damage and dry the skin and the price tag can often by high. There are however, homemade antiaging products which use all-natural ingredients and which are simple to make and will save a lot of strain on your pocketbook!
Honey
To use, simply apply the honey to your face and leave it on as a pack for 15-20 minutes, then rinse and dry. This is one of Nature’s best moisturizers and will hydrate your skin while its vitamins and minerals nourish it. It is quite simply one of the best anti-aging skin products in existence.
Sandalwood with Almond and Rosewood Oil
The combination of these three oils will work wonders for your skin! Apply and gently massage into your face, then leave it on for 10-20 minutes before rising and patting dry. Wonderful moisturizers, the regular use of them will help rid you of fine lines and wrinkles.
Almonds
Make a face pack by soak almonds overnight in water, then grinding them down with a mortar and pestle and mixing it with milk. Apply this pack to your face for 20 minutes before rinsing it off. Almond is rich in Vitamin E, which is great for the skin and milk is a natural moisturizer.
Lemon Juice
Instead of using expensive toners, apply lemon juice to your face daily or as needed tolighten your skin and banish age spots and discolorations; it is also high in Vitamin C, which your skin needs to stay fresh and healthy-looking.
Strawberries
Strawberries are rich in age-fighting anti-oxidants and will benefit your skin if used topically. Apply the mashed strawberries to your face and leave on for 15-20 minutes, then rinse and pat dry. Will help reduce or remove fine lines and age spots.
Shilajit
This mineral is part of the Ayurvedic tradition and comes from rocks in the Himalayas. It has long been used for its anti-aging properties and is available in pill form at most health food stores to keep your skin nourished and youthful-looking.
Rasayana
This composite of over 40 herbs is also part of the Ayurvedic tradition and not only rejuvenates the skin, but also the body and the mind. This preparation takes weeks to complete because of its complexity.
Chyawanprash
Another Ayurvedic mixture of herbs, minerals and fruits, this is taken orally and is another wonderful all-around rejuvenator.
Ashwaganda
Often called the “Indian ginseng” because of its ability to rejuvenate, this Ayurvedic compound will also keep the skin nourished and young-looking in addition to promoting overall health.
Amla
One of the most widely-used fruits in Ayurveda, amla is a toner and strengthener for both the skin and the hair. Regular use of this will leave you with soft and supple skin.
So remember – fighting the aging process doesn’t have to be expensive, and when you use all-natural ingredients like these, you are also avoiding some of the harsh chemical additives in many “beauty” products that can actually damage the skin and hair.
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