Wrinkles:
• Skin loses its elasticity with age
• Wrinkles are creases caused in skin when it thins and sags due to old age
• Wrinkles first appear near the eye and with age, they appear on cheeks, lips, neck and hand
Causes:
• Rough environmental conditions can cause premature wrinkles
• Chemicals present in the smoke can destroy skin cells
1. Natural home remedy using egg whites:
- Egg whites contain vitamins, which help tighten skin
- Apply egg whites on wrinkle prone areas
- Leave for 20 min
- Wash with lukewarm water
2. Natural home remedy using avocado, fresh cream, flaxseeds and honey:
- Crush and make paste of ½ an avocado
- Add 2 tbsp of fresh cream
- Add 2 tsp of flaxseeds
- Add 1 tbsp of honey
- Mix well
- Apply on the skin and leave it for 1 hr
- Wash with cold water
- This mixture is a natural moisturiser
3. Natural home remedy using papaya and banana:
[This remedy is especially for men]
- Blend papaya and banana together
- Apply on the skin
- Leave it for 20 min
- Wash it off with lukewarm water
- Papaya has chemicals, which remove dead skin cells. Banana provides necessary nutrients for healthy skin
Tips:
1. Have a balanced diet consisting of:
o Fruits
o Vegetables
o Whole grain foods
o Seeds
o Nuts
o Legumes
2. Drink 8-10 glasses of water every day to keep skin hydrated
3. Avoid:
o Alcohol
o Caffeine
o Smoking
4. Use a sunscreen before stepping out in the sun