Who does not want a good-looking face? How much money do you spend, on average, cleaning your face? New products are constantly being advertised, and in our quest to look attractive to others so many of us spend an unimaginable part of our budget on expensive creams and cleansers, only to be disappointed with the results. Moreover, commercial products, with their harsh synthetic chemicals, can even make things worse.
Here are some simple ways to get smooth skin.
Water
One of the most important things you can do for smooth and glowing skin is drink plenty of water. Your aim should be to drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day. Water helps the body flush out toxins and waste. However, avoid sugary drinks, alcohol and carbonated drinks.
Also try to eat fruits and vegetables that are high in water content. Washing your face at least twice a day with water will also help improve your skin’s health and appearance.
Milky Turmeric Softener
Take two teaspoons of bentonite clay and add a teaspoon of milk and curd. Then add one teaspoon of gram flour and half a teaspoon of turmeric powder. Mix them well to make a paste and apply it all over your face. Leave for 15 minutes and wash with plain water to get softer skin.
Tomatoes
Fresh tomato is an excellent natural skin toner. It can also help treat pimples and blemishes.
- To make your skin soft and smooth, puree some fresh tomatoes in a blender or grinder. Apply the tomato paste to your face. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then wash it off with water. Daily use can help shrink enlarged pores and give you smoother, glowing skin.
- You can also use tomato paste to heal pimples. Apply it to the affected area and leave it on for an hour, then rinse it off.
Honey
Honey is another natural ingredient that you can use to get smooth skin.
- Apply raw honey to your face and neck, leave it on for about 10 minutes and then rinse it off with cold water. This simple remedy will make your skin soft and smooth.
- Another option is to mix an egg white with honey and apply it to your face for 20 minutes. Wash it off with cold water and a delicate soap to remove the smell from the egg white.
- You can also make a thick paste with three teaspoons of honey and one-half teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Apply it to your face and leave it on overnight. In the morning, wash it off with lukewarm water.
Milk and Honey
Add a teaspoon of honey to two teaspoons of milk. Then add a teaspoon of gram flour to make a paste. Apply it all over your face, leave it for 15 minutes, and wash it off with warm water to nourish your skin.
Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil has antibacterial properties that help fight acne-causing bacteria. It is also good for reducing scars and blemishes.
Some people can be allergic to the oil, so it is highly recommended to try it first on your inner wrist area before applying it to your face.
- To heal a pimple quickly, use a cotton swab to apply tea tree oil directly on the affected area every few hours.
- About one hour before going to bed, apply vitamin E oil and leave it on overnight.
Orange Glow
Squeeze the juice from an orange and add two teaspoons of rose water. Apply it all over your face and leave it for 15 minutes. Wash it off with plain water. This will make your skin soft and radiant.
Lemon Juice
Lemon juice can be used to cleanse your skin, lighten spots and scars, as well as soften and smooth it.
This citrus-rich fruit contains cleansing enzymes that remove dead skin cells, leaving your skin smoother and fresher. With its excellent astringent properties, lemon is a great natural cleanser for people who have oily skin.
- To lighten dark spots and acne marks, you can use fresh squeezed lemon juice and apply it to your entire face and neck. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then rinse it off with lukewarm water. You can do this daily or several times a week.
- For soft, smooth skin, mix lemon juice from half a lemon and one egg white. Apply it to your face. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then rinse with warm water. Repeat once or twice a week
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is another wonderful natural ingredient used in a number beauty recipes to maintain smooth and clear skin. It helps treat acne, fade blemishes and reduce wrinkles and fine lines.
- Extract the gel from an aloe vera leaf and apply it on your skin a few times a week.
- Alternatively, combine one tablespoon of aloe vera gel, two teaspoons of lemon juice and one teaspoon of honey. Apply this mixture on your face and neck and rinse it off after 15 to 20 minutes. You can use this face mask a few times a week
Simple Clay
Take two teaspoons of a facial clay like bentonite clay and add a teaspoon of rose water. You can add few drops of glycerine to make it even more effective. Make a paste and apply it all over your face and leave on until dried. Rinse with plain water.
Luckily, now your skin can become smooth and clear with the help of some readily available natural ingredients.