How to Remove Wrinkles Naturally

Every now and then we begin to notice the effects that time and the sun have on our skin. Not all of us have the budget of celebrities or willing plastic surgeons close at hand who will gladly make us look 20 again. Some of us even prefer to age gracefully. No matter what your reason for looking for an alternative to surgery or chemical treatments, nature can supply them. Read on to learn how to remove wrinkles naturally.

Things You'll Need

• 2 tbsp. honey
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 tbsp. jojoba oil
• 2 drops lavender essential oil
• ¼ cup avocado carrier oil
• ½ oz. beeswax
• 2 drops sandalwood
• 5 drops lavender
• 2 drops chamomile
• Clean glass jar
• Rose petals
• Lavender blossoms

Instructions

1. Drink water. The best way to determine the amount of water your body needs is to take your body weight and divide that number by two. Drink that many oz. of water per day. If you have a hard time drinking your daily recommended quantity because tap water tastes too plain, squeeze a bit of lemon or lime juice into it. Soaking some mint leaves in a pitcher of water overnight will also make it taste more appealing.

2. Remove old skin cells by creating your own facial mask. Combine the following in a small bowl in the order listed: 2 tbsp. honey, 1 tsp. sugar, 1 tbsp. jojoba oil and two drops lavender essential oil. Apply to your face in the evening, allowing it to remain for five to 10 minutes. Rub gently to remove excess skin cells. Rinse and pat dry.

3. Moisturize every evening to give skin a chance to rejuvenate from the stress of the day. To make a nice moisturizer ahead of time that will be good for up to two months, you will need: ¼ cup avocado carrier oil, ½ oz. beeswax, two drops sandalwood, five drops lavender, two drops chamomile and one clean glass jar. Create your moisturizer by melting the carrier oil and the beeswax in a bowl placed in simmering water. Once the mixture has melted, remove it from the water and allow it to cool until it begins to thicken. Add the essential oils in the order and amounts listed above. Mix the oils into the carrier mixture then it pour into the glass jar. Allow it to cool and set fully before using.

4. Tone your skin using your own homemade rosewater or lavender toner. To do this you will need fresh rose petals or lavender flowers. Place the petals of your chosen flower in a bowl and pour boiling water on them. Cover the bowl with a linen cloth and allow to soak for two days. Pour into a bottle and refrigerate. Use a cotton ball to apply your toner to your face.

5. Use sunblock to prevent more skin damage. Many sunblocks made from organic ingredients can be purchased at health food stores and on the Internet.

Tips & Warnings

• What you eat is crucial to preserving skin tone and texture so eat food that is rich in antioxidants (like beans and berries). Avoid trans fats and caffeine (like fast food and soda).

• Stress is also a factor in your skin's conditioning, so taking up meditating and yoga will have an external value as well as an inner one.

• Quit smoking and drinking. Both can damage skin.

• When working with essential oils, always use therapeutic grade oils and remember that skin can be sensitive. If you are working with an oil with which you are unfamiliar, you should test it on a small patch of your skin, diluted in a carrier before using if on your whole face.

Resources

• eHow article "How to Care for Skin With Natural Remedies"
• eHow article "How to Drink Water for Skincare"
• eHow article "How to Decide on a Wrinkle Correction Treatment"