9 step natural anti-ageing skincare routine

. Aloe Vera Aloe vera contains bradykinase, an enzyme that helps reduce skin inflammation. It also contains essential amino acids and salicylic acid that possess antibacterial properties. Aloe vera has a moisturizing and anti-aging effect on your skin. It protects your skin from harmful UV rays. Overall, it is a wonderful remedy for healthy, hydrated, and soft skin (1).

You Will Need

An aloe vera leaf

What You Have To Do

Cut the leaf from the aloe plant and slice it Be wary of the thorns present on the leaf’s edges. Scoop out the gel present inside and transfer it to an airtight container. Apply some of this gel to your entire face and massage it in. Leave this on for at least an hour before washing it off with warm water. Store the remaining gel in a cool place. If you do not own an aloe vera plant, buy a bottle of organic aloe gel from the market.

How Often You Should Do This

Once every day.

1. Alum Alum can help protect your skin against certain allergies (2). It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties (3). These properties can protect your skin from free radical damage and reduce acne.

You Will Need

1 teaspoon alum powder 1 tablespoon honey What You Have To Do

Make a paste with the ingredients. Apply this as a face pack and leave it to dry for 10 minutes. Wash the pack off with tepid water. How Often You Should Do This

2 times a week.

1. Coconut Oil The benefits of coconut oil for maintaining healthy skin are not unknown. It has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and skin moisturizing properties (4),(5).

You Will Need

A few drops of organic coconut oil

What You Have To Do

Cleanse your face and pat it dry. Massage the facial skin with coconut oil and leave it on overnight. People with oily skin can add a drop or two of coconut oil to their regular moisturizer and apply it every night. How Often You Should Do This

Every night before going to bed.

1. Castor Oil Castor oil is rich in ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid that is a skin-conditioning agent (6). It can also help restore the natural sebum production. The steam will open up your pores and allow the oil to penetrate the deeper layers of your skin.

You Will Need

2-3 drops castor oil Hot water (in a bowl) A big towel What You Have To Do

Steam your face by bending over the hot water bowl and covering your head with the towel. After 2-3 minutes, pat your skin dry gently and apply the castor oil. Massage it in thoroughly. Leave it on overnight. How Often You Should Do This

Once every 4-5 days. Castor oil can be applied (without steam) every night as well.

1. Rosehip Oil This essential oil is a natural moisturizer as it contains a high amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) (7). It can protect your skin from inflammation and oxidative stress. Rosehip oilcan also improve skin tone and texture and has shown promising effects on inflammatory skin conditions (8).

You Will Need

3-4 drops rosehip oil

What You Have To Do

Pat the oil on your face after you have cleansed it.

How Often You Should Do This

Every night.

1. Almond Oil Almond oil is an emollient and can keep the skin hydrated. It also rejuvenates the skin, improves skin tone, and reduces the appearance of scars or marks (9).

You Will Need

2-3 drops almond oil

What You Have To Do

Warm up the oil between your fingertips and massage it into your face. Leave the oil on overnight. How Often You Should Do This

Every night.

1. Green Tea Ice Cubes The antioxidants in green tea can protect your skin from the damage caused by UV rays. It also has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that prevent and treat acne and skin disorders (10).

You Will Need

1 green tea bag A cup of hot water An ice tray What You Have To Do

Brew some fresh green tea by steeping the tea bag in hot water for a few minutes. Remove the teabag and allow it to cool down. Pour it into the ice tray and freeze it. Pat the green tea ice cube gently all over your face. Let it dry naturally. Rinse your face with plain water. How Often You Should Do This

Onc every day.

1. Garlic Garlic can be used for spot treatment of scars, acne, and other marks on the face. It can help in treating skin conditions, like psoriasis, and also exhibits anti-aging and skin rejuvenating effects (11).

You Will Need

1 garlic clove

What You Have To Do

Crush the garlic and apply it to the marks and scars on your face. Leave it on for five minutes and then rinse it off. Pat dry and apply a moisturizer. How Often You Should Do This

Do this daily.

1. Honey Honey has humectant properties that can moisturize your skin and make it supple. Its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties can also help treat acne, burns, wounds, eczema, psoriasis, and other skin disorders (12).

You Will Need

1-2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder What You Have To Do

Make a thick paste with the honey and cinnamon powder. Apply it to the face and leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Wash your face clean with water. How Often You Should Do This

1-2 times a week.

1. Best Juices For Flawless Skin (a) Lemon Juice Lemon juice has acidic properties and acts as a natural bleach for the skin. It is one of the most commonly used skin-lightening agents (13). It contains citric acid that can help reduce acne (14).

You Will Need

1/2 lemon

What You Have To Do

Rub the lemon on the face. Leave the juice on for 5-7 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water. How Often You Should Do This

Once every day for a few days and then reduce usage to 2 times a week. reference https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/home-remedies-for-flawless-skin/

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Thanks for the good tips.

I've never tried the antipodes range. I totally agree that Hydration is key to keeping the skin looking great

There are several environmental factors ,lifestyle choices and eating habits the can cause our skin to age prematurely. By taking some preventive actions, we can slow down the early sign of aging on our skin.

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Great article. Good information.

Looking forward to trying the Antipodes range soon, avoiding toxins and micro breads is important to me.

I haven't tried this brand

Great information for an anti ageing skincare routine. Definitely up my alley.

Such a great article

Still looking for the holy grail of anti ageing, or at least turning back the signs of ageing. So many products out there now claiming to reduce fine lines, fight the signs of ageing. There are good natural products out there that help but also science is needed to help boost that effort and that usually means some chemicals to stabilise natural ingredients. BH is certainly doing a good job giving us so much information and having articles such as these helps too.

I don't exfoliate enough and I'm sure it shows on my skin.

I like antipodes products, or most of them, but found it a bit strange that BH interviewed Antipodes for this article, yet the brand is NOT listed by BH and the article is sponsored by Antipodes' competitors...

My skin is enjoying The Body Shop skincare at the moment, particularly the vitamin E range. I have tried Antipodes skincare and I really liked it, but it’s a bit pricey.

Never ever thought that Scrubs that exfoliate your skin could have plastic beads in them horrified to think that they are using them in products.

This will definitely make me look for more Natural products and read the labels more.

Thank You for bringing this to my attention great article.

Just joined BH and already finding so much useful info at my fingertips. A great anti-aging serum I've recently found is Natio's 'Rosewater Hydration Antioxidant Serum'. My skin loves this serum as well as with the Night Cream-Gel from this line.

Few things I learned from this article. Thank you! Never crossed my mind that plastic particles are used for the skin care products. I had contact with products using sand or seeds. I also liked the levelled opinion about skin care. I subscribe to the idea of listening to your body, it will always tell you want is needed. i suppose I'm bit lucky because genetically speaking my skin is more than ok but I have a friend who is only 8 months older and she is ageing differently regardless of tonnes of skin products crowding her fridge :)

I'd love for Antipodes to be added to the products we can review. I think they are of the best readily available natural skincare, quite pricey tho, I always wait for sales.

I love Inika and Sukin natural beauty products the best, but I also enjoy good 'ol plain lavender oil and coconut oil.

I had no idea about the plastic beads! The exfoliators I use are natural thankfully.

Unfortunately plastic is now 'hidden' in cosmetics, not any more as microbeads in exfoliating products, but also blended into cleansing balms, foundations..yup! Gross! [cough @clinique, maybelline..]. Please don't do this brands...it is not good for anyone.

I really like the way article has been discussed about the anti aging and its protection of skin care ...

I'm loving this article !! Thanks so much ! Go the kiwi !

I’m loving all the new articles on beautyheaven highlighting natural skincare and make up products as I much prefer to use these, it’s great to be able to get a bit more info before purchasing

It’s great knowing that avocado oil and Manuka honey is great for aging skin!

I always notice most "natural" day moisturisers don't include an SPF in them.