Pollution, stress and lack of sleep: the skin is quickly prone to dullness! To purify the epidermis and regain a healthy glow, here are ten ultra-efficient natural remedies from grandmothers.
1-WATER TO MOISTURIZE
To oxygenate, the skin needs intense hydration. So we set ourselves the rule of drinking eight glasses of water in the day… And we don’t deviate from it!
2- GRAPES TO SMOOTH SKIN
Once a week, we exfoliate the epidermis to remove dead cells and clean the skin in depth. To do this, we extract the seeds from a bunch of grapes. We rub these against the skin of the face and neck with circular movements. The complexion is immediately unified and bright.
3-ROSE WATER TO HOMOGENIZE
After having perfectly removed make-up, one soaks two cotton pads of rose water which one taps on the whole of the face. Suitable for both dry and oily skin, rose water is renowned for its toning and purifying properties. A guaranteed boost!
4-TEA FOR THE EYES
If we drink as much as we want to hydrate the body, tea is also our ally for relaxing the eyes and smoothing the eye contour. Leave two chamomile tea bags on the eyelids for five minutes for an optimal decongesting effect. Chamomile is preferred for its anti-inflammatory properties.
5-TOMATOES FOR SPOTS
Apply tomato puree to the face to eliminate redness and reduce spots. These fruits also help us get rid of dead skin and refine the skin texture.
6-HONEY FOR THE PORES
Mix three spoonfuls of honey with a little lemon juice to smooth out skin irregularities. To optimize the penetration of the mask, we take a steam bath which opens the pores. They are thus less marked and the skin appears clearer.
7- A TARGETED DIET
Limit alcohol consumption (no more than one glass of wine per day), which is known to dilate blood vessels and irreversibly scar the skin. Do not eat too much fat (cold cuts, fast food, etc.) to avoid the appearance of pimples. On the other hand, fish is recommended for its fatty acids that promote cell renewal. Foods rich in carotene (carrots, apricots, etc.) are also known to give the skin a glow.
8-ESSENTIAL OILS AS A PICK-ME-UP
In a spray bottle, mix a few drops of essential oils with water to create a regenerating fluid. Sandalwood or bergamot oils are chosen for their moisturizing properties. You spray the product several times a day to soften the skin and protect it from pollution.
9- CLAY TO PURIFY
Oily skin often lacks radiance because of shine. To rebalance, we mix two tablespoons of pink clay with the juice of half a lemon. One lets rest the whole during a quarter of hour before rinsing with clear water. And one avoids at all costs the green clay which is too aggressive for the skin.
10- PARSLEY AGAINST BLACKHEADS
Sometimes, the skin can be darkened in places because of a concentration of blackheads. To eliminate them, we pass some parsley juice on the areas to be treated. Once rinsed, we tap with a slice of lemon. The skin is then purified and bright.
