With age our skin wrinkles, develops fine lines, dark spots, crow’s feet, and the like. No matter how much you hate it, you cannot shoo aging away, can you? But what you can do is invest in home remedies that sit in their kitchen cabinet, and fight the signs of aging instead.

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These home remedies for anti-aging are cheap, effective without side effects and harmless, which makes them a much better choice when compared to cosmetic products and clinical procedures. Also, the tips that we will give you at the end, will help you get a more youthful and glowing skin.

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Causes of premature aging of skin

The common causes of aging of our skin are,

• Exposure to the sun and other elements
• Smoking
• A diet that is low on protein but rich in simple carbs
• A diet that does not include fruits and vegetables
• Genetics
• Stress and anxiety
• Lack of sleep
• Overconsumption of alcohol
• Dehydration
• Unhealthy skin rituals

Symptoms of an aging skin

With age, you can see visible changes on your skin. Some of the most common symptoms are:

• Skin becomes drier and rougher.
• Skin might develop scratches and even benign tumors.
• Skin starts sagging. This happens because of the loss of elastin or the elastic tissue in our skin.
• Skin might also become transparent due to the thinning of the epidermis, which is the surface layer of the skin.
• The skin tends to become fragile due to the flattening of the dermal tissues and the epidermis.
• Skin gets bruised easily because of the thinning of the blood vessel walls.

Home remedies for anti-aging

Here are 12 home remedies which will help you defy the process of aging.

1. Honey

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If you spend more than 3 hours in front of your laptop, the skin around your eyes is sure to develop fine lines before you turn 30. Also your face becomes dull, dark and fatigued.

One of the best remedies to cure this is pure honey, which is an amazing natural moisturizer that keeps wrinkles away.

Remedies

• Take a small amount of pure honey, and apply it on your face.
• Make sure while applying the honey you pull upwards and not drag downwards, because that loosens the skin, further worsening it.
• Leave the honey on for 20 minutes, after which, rinse it with cold water.

2. Egg Pack

Egg, with powerful elements such as omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, and proteins is an onslaught on anti-aging symptoms. Also, the yolk has biotin, a special compound that impedes the aging process. Biotin enhances the production of fat in our skin, which repairs the damaged skin.

 Remedies

• In a bowl, add a teaspoon of egg.
• Now, add half a tablespoon of fresh cream and fresh lemon juice in it.
• Blend the mixture well, and apply on your face.
• After leaving it on for 10-15 minutes, wash your face with cold water.
• You should apply the egg-honey face mask every alternate day for a month to get visible results.

3. Carrot and Potato Pack

While carrots boost the collagen production of our skin, because of the Vitamin A in them, potatoes tighten our skin, thus reducing wrinkles.

Remedies

• In a bowl of water, boil a small carrot and a potato.
• Once boiled, chop the veggies into small pieces.
• Now, mash to form a homogenous paste.
• To the paste, throw in a pinch of baking soda and natural turmeric.
• Mix well.
• Apply the paste on your face, and leave it on for 20 minutes.
• Rinse with cold water.

4. Yogurt Pack

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A rich source of vitamin A, yogurt can help you with anti-aging.

Remedies

• In a small bowl, add half a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice.
• To this, add one teaspoon of honey and two teaspoons of fresh yogurt.
• Now, cut a capsule of Vitamin E from its tip, and pour the liquid in the bowl.
• Mix the ingredients to form a smooth pack.
• Add a pinch of turmeric, and mix again.
• Apply the pack on your face, and let it stay for 15 minutes, after which you should wash it off with lukewarm water.

5. Rose Water Pack

The regenerative properties of rose water soothe our skin, and improve the circulation of blood, which in turn, reduces blemishes and the puffiness around our eyes.

Remedies

• In a bowl, add one tablespoon of pure rose water.
• Now to this, add half a tablespoon of lemon juice and a couple of drops of glycerin.
• Take a clean cotton ball, and dip it into this solution.
• Using the cotton, apply the solution over your face.
• Let your face absorb the pack. Do not wash.

6. Coconut Milk Pack

Coconut fights all symptoms of aging and also makes our skin softer and smoother than before. A tropical fruit with antioxidants and properties that make it anti-inflammatory, coconut works wonders on wrinkles.

Remedies

• In a bowl, grate a fresh coconut.
• Squeeze out the coconut milk.
• Now, soak a clean ball of cotton in the milk.
• Apply the milk on your face with the cotton ball.
• Leave it on for 20 minutes, after which you can rinse with cold water.

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7. Banana Pack

Banana is widely used in homemade masks because of its properties to slow down the process of aging. Banana is not only rich in vitamins A, B and E, but is also a great source of zinc, potassium and iron.

Remedies

• In a small bowl, peel a ripe banana and mash it properly.
• To this, add half a tablespoon of rose water and the same amount of honey.
• Next, add a teaspoon of fresh yogurt to this paste and blend well.
• Apply the pack and leave it on for at least 20 minutes.
• Rinse with cold water.

8. Potato Juice Pack

Potatoes are rich in vitamin A, and generate collagen, which prevents the loss of skin elasticity.

Remedies

• Wash a small raw potato and grate it.
• Now squeeze the juice out of it.
• Soak a small cotton ball in the juice and apply it on your face.
• Leave it on for 10-15 minutes.
• Wash off with cold water.

9. Papaya Pack

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Papaya has anti-oxidant properties that make it an essential anti-aging remedy. Also, papaya contains an enzyme, Papain, which cleans the skin of dead skin cells, in particular, and cleanse the skin, in general. It also improves he elasticity of the skin.

Remedies

• Clean a papaya and chop it into few pieces.
• Mash the papaya pieces to form a smooth paste.
• Apply it on your face.
• Leave the paste on for 10 minutes.
• Wash the paste with warm water.

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10. Avocado Mask

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Avocados give our skin a boost in radiance, and helps get rid of fine lines and wrinkles.

According to Prevention magazine,

“Avocado is packed with oleic acid, making it a highly moisturizing base for a face mask. It also contains a hefty portion of vitamin E, which helps improve skin’s texture while fighting damage from free radicals that cause aging. The lactic acid in yogurt gently loosens dead skin cells, giving your complexion a fresher, brighter appearance. And wheatgrass juice adds a punch of anti-aging power-houses vitamins A and E. (If fresh wheatgrass juice is unavailable, use reconstituted powdered juice instead.)”

Remedies

• Wash the avocado and grate it.
• Now squeeze out its juice and apply it over your face.
• Leave the paste on for 10 minutes, and wash your face with cold water.

11. Sugar Cane Mask

Sugarcane juice is refreshing in summers, right? Well you can even use some of the juice on your face, and prevent its aging.

Remedies

• Mix freshly-squeezed sugarcane juice with turmeric powder.
• Apply the paste on your face. And leave it on for 10 minutes.
• Now with lukewarm water rinse your face.
• Again rinse with ice-cold water.

12. Pineapple Pack

If you are in your early 30s, the signs of aging must have already started to show, right? Well, if you get yourself a pineapple, you can fight those symptoms easily.

Remedies

• Clean a pineapple, and slice it up.
• Now rub the slices onto your skin.
• Keep rubbing using upward strokes, for about 5 minutes.
• Leave the juice on your face for another 10-odd minutes.
• Now wash with lukewarm water.

Extra tips on how to slow down the aging of the skin

Apart from these home remedies for anti-aging, you can try these additional tips to improve the health of your skin.

• Stop smoking, right now.
• Keep a tight rein on your alcohol consumption.
• Indulge in a healthy diet.
• Always use a sunscreen while going out, day or night.
• Drink at least 7-9 glasses of water.
• Drink freshly squeezed fruit juices.
• Include leafy vegetables in your diet.
• Include pulses in your diet.
• Go for brisk walks and jogs, every morning or once in the evening.
• Practice yoga.
• Clean your face every night before sleeping. Make sure you do not sleep with your makeup on.

That is a wrap on the home remedies that can retard the process of aging and can help get rid of the signs of aging too. See you again tomorrow with a new set of home remedies for a common problem. Stay tuned.

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