If you’ve ever struggled with skin that is too dry, too oily, or acne-prone, this article is for you. For some people the best path to beautiful skin is the natural one. There are a lot of products on the market that claim to be all natural and do good things but in reality they might not be what they seem. Below are five tips for different types of skin to help you get started with looking your best without harming your health.
1. For Dry Skin:
Soften your skin and apply a moisturizing lotion or cream. Avoid anything that is harsh and irritating to the skin. A great option to try would be a natural mineral based oil like coconut oil or raw shea butter. Remember that you aren’t going for glossy, but rather a smooth healthy glow to your skin.
2. For Oily Skin:
If you have oily skin, there are several home remedies you can use to help get rid of excess oil before applying foundation. One of these helpful hints will be to take an egg and mix it with 1/3 cup white vinegar and 1/3 cup water in a bowl.
Crack the egg, peel the shell and put it into the bowl. Give it a few stirs until it is completely dissolved.
Mix this solution with 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
Apply a generous amount of the mixture to your face after washing twice in the morning and at night. Making you feel refreshed and ready to apply make-up afterwards.ke sure to rub it in gently so as not to irritate your skin. This can be done for ten minutes twice a day for approximately two weeks, then stop and gradually decrease usage of these steps over time.
3. For Acne Prone Skin:
Using natural ingredients on your skin to clear up acne is a great way to treat yourself at home. A good idea would be to make a face mask as this can help reduce redness and get rid of excess oil in your skin.
Ingredients:
Cocoa powder, enough to make a thin paste-like consistency.
Directions: Add 1-2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and mix with water until you get the desired consistency. Apply it directly to your problem areas for about ten minutes and rinse off with warm water. This should reduce redness and the swelling of pimples if done correctly, twice a day for two weeks minimum. After that you can scale down usage.
