Creases don’t look good on anything- neither on your clothes nor on your face! Yes I am talking about those unsightly wrinkles that give you nightmares. They are on your face, neck, hands or any other place due to your skin’s lost elasticity and moisture. And why have you lost these prominent things? There may be various reasons like aging, pollution, sun exposure, smoking, certain drugs, drastic weight loss or deficiency of certain nutrients or other components in your body. You may either single out the cause for your wrinkles (which is a tough task, I must say!) or change some of your dietary and lifestyle habits to prevent further wrinkles as well as getting rid of those which are already present there on your skin. Various home remedies do come to your assistance to reverse the process of wrinkling.
Most Effective
Home Remedies for Wrinkles
If you have recently noticed those fines lines on your face or have been
struggling to get rid of them since long back, there are certain home remedies
that can remove wrinkles more effectively than others. Here I will give you
such natural remedies for wrinkles that will sure make you get rid of your ugly
fine lines. The first of them is your food habits!
Diet Remedies for
Wrinkles
Wrinkles are visible on your ‘outer’ body but most of the times their
cause lies ‘within’ your body. You must pamper your skin with various essential
foods that keep your skin working to make collagen- the thing which grants
elasticity to your skin. So, here are your food remedies for wrinkle less skin.
1. Drink Plenty of
Water
Water is not food but I am including it in the category of diet because
this is perhaps the most effective as well as most simple remedy for wrinkles.
Water is one of the basic necessities of our body that we tend to ignore.
Drinking water will not only avoid and treat wrinkles but will keep you healthy
in general. Plenty of water keeps your skin hydrated. Remember, one of the
reasons for wrinkle formation is loss of moisture! So, drink water, plenty of
it. Now what’s plenty is subjective. On normal days when you do not work
heavily, 6 to 8 glasses of water is sufficient but when you work hard, play a
lot, go to gym, or do any other work that drains out water from your body,
drink even more water. Check to keep your water filtered and safe. Chemicals
and dissolved ingredients in hard water may even be more dangerous for your
skin. If you are having healthy beverages during the day like fruit and
vegetable juices (not colas and sodas), they can also be counted as intake of
water.
2. Have Foods with
Wrinkle Fighting Elements
And what are such elements of food? I’ll tell you. They are
antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, trace minerals like selenium and copper,
high-quality protein, plant compounds such as isoflavones, retinol- one of the
forms of vitamin A, iron, vitamin E and C, mono-unsaturated fat etc. Here’s the
list of foods from which you may get all these substances.
·
Dark
colored fruits and vegetables
·
Nuts
like almonds, walnuts
·
Legumes,
beans and lentils
·
Eggs
·
Liver
·
Oily
fish like tuna, salmon, herring and sardines
·
Flaxseed
and sunflower seeds and oil.
·
Brazil
nuts
·
Whole
grains like brown rice, whole wheat and oats.
·
Shellfish
·
Green
and white tea
·
Soy
foods (you should have them in moderation only)
·
Fruits
like papaya, avocado, pineapple, berries, watermelon
·
Vegetables
like cucumber, tomatoes, ginger, garlic
Include the above in your diet. In short, forget junk food and adopt
healthy foods!
Lifestyle Remedies
for Wrinkles
Pollution, stress, smoking etc. too are the causes for wrinkles. So,
when you are up to battling with wrinkles, one of your strategies must be to
bring certain lifestyle changes. Here are the most important ones that you need
to do immediately if you want to get rid of wrinkles and also wish they don’t
come back to you soon!
3. Sleep
Sufficient and Sleep Right
Why? You just need to know this- When you sleep, your body produces
human growth hormone (HGH) which controls the growth of all body tissues
including skin. And if you don’t sleep enough, your body releases cortisol
which is a stress hormone responsible for slowing down the growth and even
damaging tissues. You sure need new skin cells to fight off and prevent
wrinkles and you also need to prevent any damage to your body tissues so that
you do not get further wrinkles. So, just don’t neglect your body’s need of
sleeping.
While sleeping enough is important, sleeping in the right posture too is
important otherwise you may get wrinkles that are known as sleep lines. These
lines are formed on the surface of your skin and do not go away even when you
get up. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says that sleeping on your
side may form wrinkles on cheeks and chin. Don’t sleep face down too otherwise
you’ll get a furrowed brow. The best position is to sleep on your back.
4. Don’t Stress
Easier said than done! But then, getting rid of wrinkles too is not an
easy task. You need to get rid of your stress because it makes your skin thin
and weak which cannot fight with the elements that produce wrinkles. Also when you
frown or scowl, they only help to make your temporary facial lines permanent.
Do whatever will de-stress you. Here are some suggestions.
·
Listen
to music
·
Learn
something new
·
Develop
a hobby
·
Exercise
·
Meditate
·
Do
Yoga
·
Swim
·
Write
down your feelings to vent them out
·
Talk
to friends, family
·
Volunteer
for social cause
·
Befriend
pets
·
Spend
time with children
·
Read
books
Or find something unique that will eliminate your stress. After all your
stress is unique to you and it’s solution too lies within you!
5. Don’t Smoke;
Don’t Smoke Passively Too
Again a tough task for smokers. For non smokers too and for none of
their mistakes. Smoke produces free radicals. Free radicals lead to body’s
molecular instability which in turn weakens and kills body cells by damaging
their membrane. As a result, collagen production in body is affected. Collagen,
if you remember, is the element which gives elasticity to your skin. Lack of
elasticity in skin means wrinkles. So, if you smoke, stop smoking. If you don’t
smoke but are surrounded by people who smoke, try to convince them not to smoke
at all. If you are unable to do so, ask them not to smoke near you. If that is
also not possible, get up and go somewhere else till the time your friend or
partner finishes smoking. Just avoid any environment where there is tobacco
smoke.
Protect and
Preserve Yourself from Wrinkle Forming Sources
Diet and lifestyle changes are what you have control on. There are
certain factors that you can’t control but they affect you enough to form
wrinkles on your skin. The best remedy then is to avoid them and if that’s not
possible, to protect yourself from these external sources.
6. Protect Skin
from Harmful Sunrays
Exposure to the ultraviolet rays of sun can damage your skin’s collagen
leading to wrinkles. The best thing would be to not go out when the sun shines
at its best. However, that’s not always possible. So, the choice limits here to
protecting yourself. Here are some ways to protect yourself and your skin from
these harsh sun rays.
·
Use
a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 whenever going out in sun. Better if you
can use a broad-spectrum sunscreen having an SPF of 25 to 30. It is effective
in protecting you against UVA and UVB radiation from the sun. Enhanced
sunscreens containing vitamin E or soy is flavones can also shield and
strengthen your skin barrier by assisting in reproducing collagen.
·
Take
along accessories like hats, scarves, and umbrella. When you are out for
longer, you should re-apply your sunscreen and if that’s not possible, use
anything that will block sun-rays from penetrating your skin.
·
Wear
sunglasses to avoid eye wrinkles when going out in the sun. Eyes are sensitive
and so is the skin around them. Strong sunrays make you squint which also leads
to wrinkle formation around eyes. So prevent these fine lines, invest some
money on quality sunglasses. Cheaper brands can damage your invaluable eyes!
7. Use Cosmetics
with Care
We use cosmetics and other beauty products to enhance our skin quality
but often end up in damaging it a little more. Be aware of such cosmetics that
can harm your skin and lead to form wrinkles on them.
·
Avoid
products having alcohol in them. Alcohol dries up your skin by dehydrating it.
A skin lacking moistures tends to form wrinkles fast. Instead, use water based
solutions and products or those that have natural oils in them such as avocado
or evening primrose oil. They help in keeping your skin hydrated avoiding
wrinkles.
·
Avoid
using concealed to hide wrinkles. Believe it or not, they make your wrinkles
more prominent by settling themselves in the spaces in between the fine lines.
Never over wash your face. The dermatologists at the University of
Maryland Medical Center have hold that tap water can strip skin of its natural
oils and moisture that protect your skin against wrinkles. Also you should not
use harsh soaps while washing your face. Always use one that has moisturizer in
it. You can always use natural cleansers like milk to clean your face instead
of washing it often.
Make Natural Packs
and Masks for Wrinkled Skin
Enough about do’s and don’ts for wrinkles! Now we’ll discuss some real
effective home remedies for preventing wrinkles and those that can make you get
rid of fine lines on your skin. Something that you can apply on your skin and
have the feeling of ‘actually doing’ something to get rid of wrinkles!
8. Avocado Mask
Avocado fruit is loaded with anti-aging elements. This very rich source
of vitamin E and monounsaturated fat can show you stunning results in getting
rid of wrinkles.
You will need:
·
Avocado
– One half of it
·
Fresh
cream- 2 tablespoons
·
Flaxseeds-
2 teaspoons
·
Honey-
1 tablespoon
Directions:
·
Take
out the paste of half of avocado.
·
Ground
the flaxseeds to get its powder.
·
In
a bowl, add avocado paste, flaxseeds powder, fresh cream and honey.
·
Mix
well to get a smooth paste.
·
Apply
on face or other body parts with wrinkles.
·
Leave
for an hour.
·
Wash
off with lukewarm water.
This mask excellently moisturizes your skin. Use it regularly for
amazing results.
9. Homemade
Ayurvedic Anti Wrinkle Moisturizer
This is something really very useful and pure skin cream as it is made
by yourself at home! This is an Ayurvedic recipe which will take more of your
efforts and time but will give you stunning results. This cream can be used by
anyone- with or without wrinkled skin. It helps in preventing wrinkles as well
as curing them due to the presence of different oils for different skin types.
Let’s know how to make this anti wrinkle cream.
You will need:
·
Aloe
vera gel- 2 tablespoons
·
Cocoa
butter or lanolin- 1 oz. (approx. 30 ml or 2 tablespoons)
·
Rose
water- 2 oz. (approx. 60 ml or 4 tablespoons)
·
Lavender
or rose essential oil – few drops
·
One
of the following oils as per your skin type- 3 oz. (approx. 90 ml or 6
tablespoons)
·
Almond
oil for normal skin
·
Sesame
oil for dry skin
·
Jojoba
oil for oily and acne prone skin
·
Rice
bran oil or ghee (clarified butter) for mature skin (it is thin aging skin with
dullness, uneven tone, fine lines and dry complexion)
Directions:
·
Heat
all the ingredients separately to make them just warm. You don’t have to make
them boil or hot. Just warm.
·
Mix
the warm ingredients with the help of a blender. Whip the mixture well.
·
While
you blend the mixture, add the essential oil that you have selected.
·
Store
the cream in a container of your choice.
Use this homemade moisturizer whenever you wash your face. Don’t forget
to use this at night when you go to sleep. In fact, you can make a separate
night cream out of this recipe only. Just use lesser aloe vera gel and add
vitamin A and vitamin E oils to your homemade moisturizer to convert it into
anti wrinkle night cream.
10. Papaya-Banana
Mask
Papaya has certain enzymes that remove your dead skin cells to give
place to new ones. Banana, on the other hand, is loaded with beneficial
nutrients that help in producing new skin cells. Therefore, while you can get
rid of old sagging skin, you will generate new younger looking skin at the same
time. This mask is particularly effective for men.
You will need:
·
Papaya
– as per need
·
Banana-
as per need
Directions:
·
Mash
the papaya pieces and banana pieces.
·
Mix
them well.
·
Apply
on skin .
·
Leave
for 20 minutes.
·
Wash
off with lukewarm water.
11. Egg White
Wonder
Egg has many essential nutrients and vitamins. Egg white tightens your
skin removing all those sagging and wrinkling. Just take some egg white and
apply on your face. Leave for some time till it dries up. Then with wet fingers,
massage your face using the egg white for a couple of minutes and wash off with
lukewarm water. It works wonder for your skin. You can also make this egg white
mask.
You will need:
·
Egg
white- from one egg
·
Honey-
1 tsp
·
Milk-
1 tablespoon
·
Avocado/Olive/Coconut
or any other oil- few drops
Directions:
·
Mix
all the ingredients.
·
Apply
on face.
·
Leave
for 20-30 minutes.
·
Wash
off with lukewarm water.
It hydrates your skin wonderfully!
12. Honey Honey!
Honey is perhaps the most ancient remedy used to have gorgeous skin. It
is also effective when it comes to wrinkles. It is as simple as rubbing honey
on your face freshly washed with some warm (never hot) water and leaving it for
20-30 minutes again to be washed with a little warm water. If you so wish, you
can make honey a little more efficient by making a pack with milk powder.
You will need:
·
Milk
powder- 4 tablespoons
·
Honey-
2 tablespoons
·
Warm
water- 2 tablespoons for paste and some more.
·
A
small towel
Directions:
·
Mix
milk powder, honey and warm water to get a smooth paste.
·
Apply
this to your face. Avoid eyes and mouth.
·
Dip
the small towel in warm water, squeeze out the water and place the towel on
your face.
·
Leave
for about 10 minutes.
·
Use
the towel on your face to clean off the mask gently.
·
Pat
dry.
13. Vitamin E Mask
Vitamin E is a known skin friendly component. Our body’s cell membranes
can absorb vitamin E to repair the damaged skin- the damages that result from
reactions of fatty acids with oxygen. Vitamin E, in fact, can also prevent
wrinkles from forming on your skin.
You will need:
·
Vitamin
E capsules- 3
·
Yogurt-
2 teaspoons
·
Honey-
half a teaspoon
·
Lemon
juice- half a teaspoon
Directions:
·
Take
out the oil from vitamin E capsules.
·
In
a bowl, mix this oil with other ingredients.
·
Apply
this mixture on your face.
·
Leave
for about 10-15 minutes.
·
Wash
off with lukewarm water.
14. Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is an excellent natural moisturizer. You don’t have to make
any mask out of it. Just use the oil to massage face or even whole body to make
your skin hydrated and wrinkle free.
·
Massage
skin with coconut oil before you go to bed. Wash with warm water in the
morning.
·
Before
taking bath, massage your body with coconut oil.
·
You
can even use this oil during bathing. Wet skin absorbs any moisturizer very
well. Just before you pat dry your body after taking bath, take a little
coconut oil and apply all over your body. Now again wash your body with water
without applying soap. Now pat dry with towel.
15. Olive Oil-
Pineapple Mask
Olive oil is a great nourishing element and pineapple with all its
vitamin C helps the oil well to eliminate the wrinkles. Pineapple also contains
bromeliad, a natural digestive enzyme that remove your dead skin cells and dirt
to give rise to new young skin cells.
You will need:
·
Pineapple
pieces- 1 cup
·
Olive
oil- 4 tablespoons
Directions:
·
Take
the pineapple pieces and rinse off the syrup.
·
Add
olive oil.
·
Mash
the pieces either with a fork or blend it well with blender.
·
Apply
the mask on face, neck and other wrinkled body parts.
·
Leave
for 20 minutes.
·
Wash
off with lukewarm water.
16. Turmeric-
Sugarcane Mask
This is one of the ageold remedies for wrinkles. Ayurveda too emphasize
on this method of eliminating wrinkles.
You will need:
·
Sugarcane
juice- 2 tablespoons
·
Turmeric-
2 teaspoons
Directions:
·
Mix
sugarcane juice and turmeic well.
·
Apply
on your face.
·
Leave
for 15 minutes.
·
Wash
off with lukewarm water.
These were some of the most effective home remedies to get rid of
wrinkles. Use one or many of these natural remedies to eliminate and prevent
wrinkles permanently!
Source: rapidhomeremedies.com
