8 All-Natural Ingredients for Age-Defying Skin
We’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who doesn’t want youthful,
vibrant, glowing skin. People are now turning to things like Botox and
vampire facials to tap into the fountain of youth. There are some crazy
treatments out there for looking younger. However, many people don’t
realize that Mother Nature has given us some powerful tools in her own
backyard, so there’s no need to keep taking extreme measures to look younger
like watermelon! Really, watermelon!
Before you go booking your first snail facial (yes, that’s
a REAL thing), check out this list of all-natural anti-aging skin ingredients:
Aloe Vera: When you see this item, you probably think of sunburn, but did
you know that in addition to soothing sun damage, aloe vera also stimulates
collagen production, making it an ideal natural anti-wrinkle remedy? It
truly is a miracle plant, improving skin elasticity and keeping your skin
bright and hydrated with its many vitamins and minerals. It’s natural
moisturizing properties leave you wrinkle-free and looking youthful and truly
refreshed.
Jojoba Oil: Though
it’s referred to as an oil, it’s actually a liquid wax. What makes jojoba
truly unique is how similar it is to the natural oils of our skin. It
moisturizes, absorbs quickly, and it’s safe for all kinds of skin types.
Since it’s not water-based, it doesn’t absorb, making it a great long-lasting
moisturizer. Vitamins E and B, antioxidants, and minerals nourish and
protect skin from the elements and stress damage. Studies show that
jojoba can actually increase skin’s suppleness in a way that provides lasting
results. It also fades fine lines and wrinkles, and it can help repair
sun damage, leaving you looking radiant.
Cucumber: When we mention cucumber and skincare in the same sentence,
you’re probably picturing someone with cucumber slices on their eyes, but to
you know why they’re actually used on skin? Yes, they reduce swelling
under the eyes, but they also prevent water retention and help repair skin
damage from inflammation, eczema, and sunburn, due to natural ascorbic acid and
caffeic acid within the cucumber plant. They’re so much more than a puffy
eye remedy!
Frankincense Essential Oil: Add Frankincense Essential Oil to your
moisturizer, body lotion, or pretty much any beauty product to start turning
back time on your skin. People have actually been using Frankincense Oil
for years to lift, tone, tighten, and heal skin. It prevents wrinkles,
reduces the appearance of dark spots, scars, and burns, and hydrates dry or
chapped skin. It’s also a natural astringent, making it great at
regenerating skin cells and keeping existing cells healthy and strong, leaving
you with a youthful, vibrant complexion.
Green Tea: Green tea is a great antioxidant and moisturizer. It helps
protect skin from free radical damage and keeps it looking radiant. Its
powerful antioxidant properties fight DNA damage from the sun that can actually
prevent skin cancer. Polyphenols in green tea make it an excellent
anti-inflammatory that reduces redness, puffiness, and irritation. Vitamins
B2 and E help with skin firmness, hydration, softness, and promote new skin
cell growth. A cold green tea-soaked compress on the skin or some cool
soaked green tea bags under the eyes can do wonders!
Watermelon: Not only is it a delicious summer treat, watermelon makes one
heck of an addition to your skincare regimen! The rinds have
anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce redness, and even accelerate cell
regeneration. In Korea, watermelon rind is used to treat sunburn and rashes.
Watermelon is also loaded with Vitamin E, which helps even skin tone, reduce
the appearance of wrinkles, and helps reverse free radical damage.
Vitamins A and C help revers sun, wind, and stress damage. Its low
acidity makes it safe for all kinds of complexions. Even the seeds can
help with irritation and boost collagen production, for firmer skin.
Crush up the rind, skin, or seeds for a cooling anti-aging mask!
Grape Seed Oil: Think of grape seed oil as the non-comedogenic version of
coconut oil: You get all the benefits without the clogged pores, making
it great for people with sensitive skin. Grape seed oil contains Vitamin
E and moisturizing fatty acids that are great for lightening under-eye
circles. Its anti-inflammatory properties and high levels of linoleic
acid make it a great moisturizer, and since it instantly dries, it can also be
used under makeup. It can also be used to lighten scars, speed up the
healing process, lighten age spots, prevent sun damage, and tighten skin.
Licorice Root Extract: While people have had a long-standing love/hate relationship
with licorice candy, licorice root extract can be applied to skin for results
you’ll love (minus the aftertaste!). Licorice root extract contains
antioxidants glabridin and licochalcone A, which brighten damaged skin, block
the enzyme that causes skin to darken from UV damage, lessen the appearance of
scars and age spots, defend your skin against free radicals and skin disorders
like rosacea and eczema. All this will leave you with a healthy glow and
just might make licorice root extract worth adding to your skincare regimen.
There you have it. With all the latest bizarre trends in
skincare in search of younger looking skin, we tend to forget that Mother
Nature has provided plenty of great ingredients for turning back the clock on
your complexion, no harmful chemicals required.
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