Are you
spending too much money on expensive wrinkle creams that don't even
work? Stop! Cure blemishes and fine lines with ingredients sitting right
in your own pantry!
This light
breakfast food contains B-complex vitamins that can help tighten your
skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. For a quick facial before a
night on the town, beat 2 egg whites together, apply a dab under each
eyelid, massage and let sit for 30 minutes. Wash your face with cool
water, pat dry and you're ready to go!
You'll often
find this antioxidant-packed oil in sunscreens and moisturizers, but to
maximize its full potential, use it in its purest form! Combine virgin
coconut oil with a few drops of vitamin E oil and apply before you go to
bed. Your skin will actually regenerate overnight!
If you have
some extra pineapple in your fridge, use it on your face! This tropical
fruit contains powerful enzymes that moisturize the skin and kill dead
skin cells! Chop up a couple of slices, lay back and let that powerful
juice seep into your skin for 10 –15 minutes.
The strong
exfoliating properties in the acidic juice help fade wrinkles by killing
off dead cells from the skin’s outer layers. Apply a small amount of
juice (the size of a quarter), and watch your skin instantly soften!
Lemon juice is also a great remedy for drying up pimples!
Pumpkin seeds
(or pepitas) are not only a yummy treat to snack on, the vitamin E in
them encourages the formation of collagen and protects against free
radicals, restoring the health of your skin cells. Try crushing up a
handful, mixed with a teaspoon of olive oil, for a moisturizing and
soothing facial!
An apple a
day keeps the wrinkles away! Green apple juice is loaded with an array
of vitamins and contains acids that help gently exfoliate your skin.
Blend a few green apple slices with two tablespoons of honey, one
tablespoon of plain yogurt (a great skin cleanser) and leave on for
about 20 minutes. Your skin will feel refreshed and you’ll smell good
too!
Turmeric, a
member of the ginger family, has been used for centuries by the Chinese
and Indians to help heal wounds and prevent disease, but it’s also a
great wrinkle reducer! Turmeric contains a powerful source of
antioxidants that can actually make lines fade! Mix 100 milligrams of
turmeric powder with 10-15 drops of sugar cane juice and apply as a
paste on affected areas. Once dry, rinse off with warm water and
moisturize. You’ll see a difference almost instantly!
It's no
secret avocado is rich in vitamin E! These creamy fruits contain at
least 14 minerals essential for skin care, and pack a hydrating, healing
and nourishing punch! Combine 1 egg yolk, half of an avocado and 1
tablespoon of honey for a healing mask -- leave on your skin for 20
minutes before rinsing with warm water. For an extra deep cleanse, first
wash and exfoliate your skin with an egg white or green apple juice!
Papaya is
another tropical fruit that fights the appearance of wrinkles and
blemishes! Its plentiful supply of potassium, fiber, folate and
magnesium promotes smooth, radiant skin that helps reduce signs of
aging! Blend 2 tablespoons of papaya pulp with a spoonful of dry oatmeal
to make a wrinkle-reducing mask, apply and leave on for about 10
minutes to watch this superfood work its magic on your skin!
For daily life-changing tips watch Dr. Drew’s Lifechangers every day on the CW at 3 and 3:30p.m.
For daily life-changing tips watch Dr. Drew’s Lifechangers every day on the CW at 3 and 3:30p.m.
