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Aging Skin: Make your Own Facial Products

by Aileen Fitzharris

Has making your own skin care products ever crossed your mind? Have you ever gone as far as to think about making your own anti-aging products? If you've ever had any of these thoughts then the good news is that it's possible. You can actually whip up a batch of ant-aging skin products in the privacy of your own kitchen, but it can cause a mess. The great thing, however, is that by making your own products you can pick and choose which ingredients to add to the mix. Since you are probably familiar with your own allergies, you can also steer clear of these ingredients. Plus, making a mess could be fun.

Here is a small overview of a few natural remedies that you can use to help deal with skin wrinkles, sagging and dull skin, and age spots. Don't forget to do a patch test before using any product, even natural ones because you never know if you could be allergic to one of them.

Vitamin C: Nature Makes You Young Again

Vitamin C is a basic anti-aging ingredient that can help you treat damaged skin while also helping stimulate the production of collagen. Fortunately, most traditional facial products contain this vital ingredient.

Here is a simple recipe you can follow:

-In a bowl you should mix whipping cream with orange and lemon juice. Use enough to make it runny and not too creamy. Apply the mixture to your skin in a circular motion and rinse off with warm water.

Aloe Vera: The Natural Way of Fighting off the Aging process

The inclusion of aloe vera is a very common in various types of skin care products. When this ingredient is added to anti aging creams it can help make the skin firmer and more resilient than before. This action immediately reduces the appearance wrinkles.

This is an easy plant to use. All you have to do is cut open a plump stalk and apply the gel center directly onto your skin. If you experience any irritation you can counteract it by applying water or olive oil, this should help significantly.

Egg Whites: A Facelift Couldn't Get Any Cheaper

Egg whites are a great way of treating the skin around your eyes because they gently tighten sagging skin and help reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Make sure to be gentle when applying any product to this area.

To use them, simply beat the egg whites until they are foamy. Apply the egg whites to your skin and let them dry. Remove using a moist washcloth or running, warm water to remove the egg whites.

Milk: Nature's Best Facial Product for Wrinkles

Milk is a fabulous anti-wrinkle product. It can also help tighten your skin. Application is very simple. Apply the milk to your skin, wait till it dries and then rinse off with warm water. Don't forget to apply a moisturizer afterwards.

BIOSKINBALM is the best way to get natural skin care cream in a container - no muss, no fuss. This natural skin care product is an effective wrinkle cream containing snail serum, a natural ingredient that can be safely used on all skin types.

Published March 31st, 2010

Filed in Health