It is becoming difficult to find money to buy things that are not necessities in this hard economy. Some people may consider skincare products a necessity while some might consider them to be a luxury. But no matter what side you subscribe to, one thing remains constant, and that is that our skin forms part of our body and thus our skin’s health is equally important as the parts of our body. It is because of this reason that this article seeks to give you some self-skin care tips that can help you keep your skin healthier and younger at home. The best part is that you can use household items for these skin tips.
Raw potatoes
Potatoes are an excellent source of carbohydrates and for every serving size of one potato (148g/5.2 oz), you get 26 grams of carbohydrates and this translates to 9%, and 2 grams of dietary fiber translates to 7% of the potato nutritional content. This makes potatoes a very good source of carbohydrates but you can also use them as skincare products. Potatoes are also rich in vitamin C and for every one potato serving (148g/5.2 oz), you get 27 grams of vitamin C translation to 30% of the overall nutritional value of the potato. You can crush a potato and create a potato paste that you can use as a face mask and you can apply it especially to wrinkle-prone places like around your eyes. This means that your skin will be able to absorb vitamin C and use it to boost the collagen level on your skin. Collagen is useful to help your skin fight against facial lines, wrinkles and promote skin elasticity.
Turmeric
Turmeric is another ingredient that can readily be found in most households. It is an ingredient that people often use to spice up or add flavor to their food. You can use turmeric as either an antioxidant, toner, or antiseptic. For every 100 grams of turmeric, there is vitamin C (25.9 mg translating to 43% of the overall vitamin content), vitamin E (3.10 mg translating to 21%), and vitamin K (13.4 µg translation to11%). It also contains minerals such as copper, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and zinc. You can also use it by creating a paste that you can apply as a face mask. Use it as a skincare product to help you heal wounds, fight eczema and psoriasis, clear up dark circles, and reduce acne scarring on your skin.
Milk and honey
This is an age-old skincare regimen that people have used since the earliest civilization in the world. The combination of honey and milk will help you reduce the acne on your skin and also keep your skin moisturized throughout the day. You can use this mixture especially if you have sensitive skin and with no time, you will get flawless, hydrated, and glowing skin. You can use any of the above for your skin tips and make sure you stay consistent for the best results. It is easy to use them and the best part is it will not cost you a fortune.
