Good skincare is the best way to avoid acne,
blemishes and dark spots. It takes work and
dedication to stick to your routine and
maintain good skincare. Jumia Travel shares 8
skin-clearing remedies that will not only help
you maintain good skin care, but are simple
enough to implement routinely.
Mixture of Raw Honey and Brown Sugar
Mix 1 tablespoon of raw honey with 1
tablespoon of brown sugar in a small bowl. Mix
them together well and then store in a glass
jar with an airtight lid. The mixture should be
kept at room temperature. Before you apply
the mixture to your skin, wash your face well.
Apply ½ tablespoon of the scrub to your wet
skin. Gently massage the mixture in a circular
motion and avoid getting it in your eyes. When
you are done with the scrub, rinse your face
with lukewarm water and pat dry with a towel.
This remedy helps to remove dark spots.
Note that you should be careful with this
remedy and use sparingly, as it can have a
bleaching effect on the skin when it’s
overdone.
Aloe Vera
This is a highly nutritious plant that does
wonders for the skin. It is easy to grow and is
attractive enough to be used as a decorative
item in your home. Aloe Vera is succulent;
therefore it stores a lot of water within its
leaves and only needs to be watered at least
two or three times a month. Buying a potted
aloe vera plant is also easy and rather
inexpensive.
Use aloe vera regularly to reduce
inflammation, and prevent bacteria from
affecting your acne. Also, rub aloe vera on
dark spots once or twice daily to reduce
hyperpigmentation and clear dark spots.
Vitamin E
Purchase liquid vitamin E. Dab the liquid onto
the dark spots on your face. If you don’t have
liquid vitamin E, buy vitamin E capsules. Open
the capsules and mix with little water until a
thin liquid is formed. This remedy provides the
skin with plenty antioxidants to help even your
skin tone.
Sweet Organic Honey
First, rinse your face with warm water. Then,
take a spoonful of organic honey and spread
evenly on your face. Leave it on your face for
30 minutes, and then rinse with warm water.
This brings a glow to your skin and helps to
prevent acne.
Jojoba Oil
This is an effective natural moisturizer. You
can use a pipette to drop 5 to 6 drops of the
oil on a cotton ball, then dab on your acne.
The oil doesn’t clog your pores; rather it works
to improve your natural oil balance.
Cucumber
Cucumbers have nourishing, hydrating and
astringent properties that help improve the
overall appearance of the skin by repairing
damaged skin cells, removing dead skin cells
and adding a fresh glow to your skin. It helps
to prevent acne and black spots.
To apply, you first cut a fresh cucumber into
thick slices and then rub thoroughly all over
your face. Leave it on overnight and rinse with
warm water in the morning. You should try to
do this daily before going to bed.
Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)
Purchase a bottle of apple cider vinegar, then
mix equal parts of water and apple cider
vinegar together. Soak a cotton ball in the
mixture and apply on your face in a circular
motion. Leave it on overnight and wash the
area preferably with warm water in the
morning. You should try to do this every night
before going to bed. The acids present in the
ACV exfoliate dead skin cells and reveals a
fresh and healthy layer of skin cells. ACV is
also an astringent and prevents your pores
from getting infected and inflamed.
Egg White and Lemon Mask
Gather and beat 1 egg white until it becomes
frothy. Add juice from ½ a lemon to your egg
white, and then mix together. Apply the mask
to your face and leave on for 30 minutes.
Gently rinse it off with warm water and apply a
moisturizer on your skin.
Egg white helps to tighten your pores and
remove built up dirt from your skin. Lemon not
only exfoliates but brightens your skin, so you
should therefore use sparingly to temper its
bleaching effects. Lemon is also a good
source of alpha hydroxyl acids and vitamin C.
Vitamin C helps to reduce hyper production of
melanin, so aside using lemon for your mask,
you should also consider eating food with high
vitamin C content.
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