Achieving flawless skin is a common mission for many. Be it splurging on professional facials and body scrubs or skin products that claim great results, these tried and tested means make one feel saturated, both physically and mentally. Various skin care clinics offer great skin remedies to help achieve acne free and an even skin tone. However, if skin care clinics aren’t your thing, then try these natural skin tonics and exfoliants that will soothe and tone your skin.
Moreover, these natural remedies can be found in your kitchen right now. For example, some of the most common – cucumber, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice; these ingredients help boost your skin.
– Cucumber
Cucumber is a popular ingredient famous for its hydration benefits. Just take a slice of cucumber and rub it over your face. Leave it on for a while, preferably at night without any makeup, and see excellent results.
– Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is a famous remedy that is known for its benefits as a general health booster when consumed internally. It is also great for the skin? Use only raw, organic, and unfiltered organic ACV, and dilute it with some water. It is rich in alpha hydroxy acids that remove dead skin and leave it feeling brighter. It may also be helpful in the clearing acne and fading age spots if done regularly.
– Lemon
Lemons are rich in Vitamin C and citric acid; thus, they are a natural choice for exfoliating and brightening the skin. It is also a gentler, kinder, and economical alternative to chemical peels. Just take a slice of fresh lemon and run it around your face, leave it as long as you prefer and follow it with a homemade exfoliant.
– Sea Salt
Sea salt is another natural exfoliant. It is rich in trace minerals that stimulate and rejuvenate skin cells. Since it is made of granules, try not rubbing it harshly around the body to avoid scratching your skin.
– Baking Soda
Baking soda is an ingredient in many exfoliating products. It is gentle enough to use daily. It can be used as a paste as well as a body scrub too, the same way as natural granulated sugar and sea salt.