Everyone wants blemish-free, clear, healthy, and glowing skin. However, life issues like drinking problems, dietary problems, stress, ultraviolet rays, age, sleep deprivation, and similar things make our skin dry, lifeless, and dull.
Research suggests that clear skin and glowing complexion are among the top confidence boosters. There is beauty in all skin shades, and proper care will bring out the best in everyone.
Use the following natural ingredients to keep your skin bright, moisturized, smooth, glowing, and healthy.
Argan Oil
Extracted from kernels that grow on the argan trees in Morocco, argan oil contains several vital properties and vitamins great for boosting skin health. The product comes in the form of oil or ingestible supplement capsules. Whether used orally or topically, argan oil improves skin, nails, and hair health.
You can now whip some DIY face masks using argan oil at home for healthy and glowing skin, thanks to technology.
Argan oil properties benefit your skin by keeping it moisturized, treating acne, protecting from sun damage, healing infections, anti-aging, and preventing stretch marks. This wonder oil is safe for use, and your skin will glow and flourish as it contains vitamins and healing properties.
Licorice Extract
Licorice has a soothing effect that helps ease inflammation on the skin. Glycyrrhizin, an element in licorice reduces irritation, swelling, and redness; hence used to treat conditions like eczema and atopic dermatitis.
This ingredient is a natural skin lightener and prohibits the production of an enzyme that the skin needs for melanin production. Licorice also helps in clearing dark spots.
Yogurt
Yogurt is a popular, healthy dairy product, nutritionally packed with proteins, zinc, calcium, fatty acids, magnesium, and vitamins A, B2, B12, and E.
Besides aiding in digestion, gut health, and immune-boosting, yogurt is an excellent ingredient for your skin health. It contains lactic acid, among other ingredients which help the skin exfoliate, moisturize, soothe itching, manage dandruff and tighten skin pores.
As a rich source of B vitamins, yogurt acts as an antioxidant that prevents the skin from drying due to free radicals.
The calcium content in yogurt aids in skin cell generation that promotes the healing of dry skin. Applying the dairy product topically acts as a sunscreen and provides anti-inflammatory effects due to its zinc component.
Aloe Vera
This is a wonder miracle plant with remarkable properties and immense benefits for your skin and general health. Aloe vera has anti-inflammatory and cooling effects making it one of the most natural remedies for burnt skin or sunburns.
Aloe vera gel will moisturize the skin without leaving a greasy film on the skin and face. It also softens the skin and unclogs the pores.
Since aloe vera penetrates the epidermis faster than water, it is beneficial for cuts, burns, and other injuries. Experts suggest that the plant speeds up skin cell production by eight times.
Vitamin C and E, beta-carotene found in this wonder plant, are great anti-aging agents. Using aloe vera on your skin will diminish the aging lines, boost collagen production and promote skin elasticity, which gives your skin a glow.
If you struggle with stretch marks, freckles, age spots, or skin inflammation, aloe vera will eradicate all the concerns and give you perfect glowing and healthy skin.
Honey
Natural honey combines plant matter, live bacteria, and enzyme activity, making it a powerful ingredient offering numerous practical uses.
Raw honey helps with conditions like acne, eczema, or psoriasis. It will also help balance your skin bacteria since it is an excellent natural ingredient for fighting acne.
Applying honey on your face takes off the dull, dry skin, revealing new cells which give your skin an enviable glow.
Conclusion
Using natural products for healthy and glowing skin is safe, effective, and cost-saving. Do not use harsh chemical products on your skin as most of them are damaging after prolonged use. Include the above ingredients in your skincare regime for the best result with no negative side effects.
Karen Nightingale, Contributing Writer. Follow her on FB and Twitter @ecokaren2017 or visit her blog natural living blog.