Common home skin care solutions

There are very many home remedies that can be used fin home skin care to ensure smooth and healthy skin. Many skin care products that are manufactured industrially are often pricey and some can have serious side effects to the skin.

There are various home skin care solutions that can be easily prepared by anyone. These are discussed below;

Using cocoa mask

This home skin care solution entails the use of a mixture of 1 tablespoon of cocoa butter with 1 tablespoon of sour cream and 1 tablespoon of honey, then adding one egg white to the solution. The ingredients are whisked till they form a thick paste then applied to the face and left to dry before rinsing off with warm water. This combination is a perfect home skin care solution; the sour cream has lactic acid which hydrates the skin, the cocoa absorbs UV rays from the sun and protects the skin, the honey in the solution is both antibacterial and a hydrant and the egg white contains proteins that naturally defend the skin. This remedy is very important for replenishing dry, aging skin.

Whole milk

This form of home skin care is mainly used to care for very rough hands that do not seem to hydrate no matter what you use. To fix the problem, warm some whole milk, about 2 or 3 cups, then dip and submerge both hands in the milk for 10 minutes. This allows vitamins A and E to seep through the pores of the skin and to nourish the skin. When done regularly, this home skin care technique can completely hydrate and nourish the skin and make the hands soft again.

Using citrus mask

The citrus mask is an ideal home skin care solution that is suitable for treating oily skin. To use the home skin care solution, mix 1 egg white with 1 teaspoon of fresh grapefruit juice, a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice and a tablespoon of sour cream and beat till smooth then apply on the face and let stay for 15 minutes before rinsing off with warm water. This home skin care combination promotes a bright, smooth looking skin because the lemon and grape juice contain citric acid and AHA which are great antioxidants.

Pumpkin enzyme mask

This home skin care combination entails mixing half a can of plain pumpkin with half a cup of yogurt and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon. To use this solution, mix all the ingredients in a bowl and then set aside. Cleanse your face and towel dry then apply the home skin care solution and let it stay for about 20 minutes then rinse with lukewarm water.