When you are in your 40s and 50s, you will probably notice some changes in your skin like enlarged pore size, loss of tone, sagging, etc. Believe it or not, it is possible to have brilliant skin at any age… As long as you take steps to properly care for it and it doesn’t mean that you should use only expensive skin care creams and serums.
These 3 homemade anti-wrinkle recipes help prevent and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, because of their high-quality ingredients that hydrate your skin.
Recipe #1
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- ¼ cup almond oil
- 1 tablespoon shea butter
- 2 tablespoons beeswax
- ½ teaspoon vitamin E oil
- Essential oils of choice (optional)
Directions:
Place all products in a glass container. Bring a pot filled around 4 inches with water to a simmer. Put the container, without its cover, in the pot, and let it stay there until everything is melted. Stir from time to time. When the mixture is melted and all the ingredients are mixed, pour the liquid into a glass jar. Leave it at room temperature until the mixture hardens. Close the jar and store it in a cool place. Apply twice a day after washing.
Recipe #2
Ingredients:
- 1/4 avocado
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 tablespoons of fresh cream
Directions:
Place all the ingredients in a blender and puree into a smooth cream. Apply it to your clean skin and leave on for at least 60 minutes. Wash off with warm water. This homemade cream makes your skin look and feel youthful and dewy.
Recipe #3
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- 1/2 cup cooked rice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions:
Combine the ingredients and mix well. Apply the blend to dry hands and move the scrub around your hands in circular movements on the backs of your hands with firm but delicate weight for two minutes. You can rub this rice on the palms of the hands to mellow calluses. This mixture helps lighten skin and lift off dead cells.