Are you spending too much money on
expensive wrinkle creams that don't even work? Stop! Cure blemishes and fine
lines with ingredients sitting right in your own pantry!
1) Egg white
This light breakfast food contains
B-complex vitamins that can help tighten your skin and reduce the appearance of
wrinkles. For a quick facial before a night on the town, beat 2 egg whites
together, apply a dab under each eyelid, massage and let sit for 30 minutes.
Wash your face with cool water, pat dry and you're ready to go!
2) Coconut Oil
You'll often find this
antioxidant-packed oil in sunscreens and moisturizers, but to maximize its full
potential, use it in its purest form! Combine virgin coconut oil with a few
drops of vitamin E oil and apply before you go to bed. Your skin will actually
regenerate overnight!
3) Pineapple
If you have some extra pineapple in your fridge, use it on
your face! This tropical fruit contains powerful enzymes that moisturize the
skin and kill dead skin cells! Chop up a couple of slices, lay back and let
that powerful juice seep into your skin for 10 –15 minutes.
4) Lemon Juice
The strong exfoliating properties in
the acidic juice help fade wrinkles by killing off dead cells from the skin’s
outer layers. Apply a small amount of juice (the size of a quarter), and watch
your skin instantly soften! Lemon juice is also a great remedy for drying up
pimples!
5) Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds (or pepitas) are not
only a yummy treat to snack on, the vitamin E in them encourages the formation
of collagen and protects against free radicals, restoring the health of your
skin cells. Try crushing up a handful, mixed with a teaspoon of olive oil, for
a moisturizing and soothing facial!
6) Green Apple Juice
An apple a day keeps the wrinkles
away! Green apple juice is loaded with an array of vitamins and contains acids
that help gently exfoliate your skin. Blend a few green apple slices with two
tablespoons of honey, one tablespoon of plain yogurt (a great skin cleanser)
and leave on for about 20 minutes. Your skin will feel refreshed and you’ll
smell good too!
7) Turmeric and Sugar Cane
Turmeric, a member of the ginger
family, has been used for centuries by the Chinese and Indians to help heal
wounds and prevent disease, but it’s also a great wrinkle reducer! Turmeric
contains a powerful source of antioxidants that can actually make lines fade!
Mix 100 milligrams of turmeric powder with 10-15 drops of sugar cane juice and
apply as a paste on affected areas. Once dry, rinse off with warm water and
moisturize. You’ll see a difference almost instantly!
8) Avocado
It's no secret avocado is rich in
vitamin E! These creamy fruits contain at least 14 minerals essential for skin
care, and pack a hydrating, healing and nourishing punch! Combine 1 egg yolk,
half of an avocado and 1 tablespoon of honey for a healing mask -- leave on
your skin for 20 minutes before rinsing with warm water. For an extra deep
cleanse, first wash and exfoliate your skin with an egg white or green apple
juice!
9) Papaya
Papaya is another tropical fruit
that fights the appearance of wrinkles and blemishes! Its plentiful supply of
potassium, fiber, folate and magnesium promotes smooth, radiant skin that helps
reduce signs of aging! Blend 2 tablespoons of papaya pulp with a spoonful of
dry oatmeal to make a wrinkle-reducing mask, apply and leave on for about 10
minutes to watch this super food work its magic on your skin!
