All-Natural Ingredients That Will Totally Reinvigorate Your Skin

 All-Natural Ingredients That Will Totally Reinvigorate Your Skin

Many of us have a scientific perspective on the world. We think that the more technicians test, study and apply isolated compounds in the laboratory, the better they are. 

But it turns out that some of the most powerful skincare products available are just natural ingredients - many of which you can find in your kitchen pantry. 

The great thing about going down the natural skincare route is the safety aspect. While you should avoid some natural skincare trends (such as rubbing garlic on your skin), most products don’t cause unwanted side effects. 

So what are these much-vaunted ingredients that give you the best natural skin care? Let’s take a look. 

Tea Tree Oil

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Tea tree oil is one of the most powerful ingredients for improving skin quality. It’s famous throughout the world for reducing redness and fighting pimples. 

It’s effective because of the anti-bacterial compounds it contains. The tea tree plant churns out molecules that effectively desiccate bacteria, causing them to die off. What’s amazing about the substance, though, is that it doesn’t damage regular skin cells. So you can apply it a couple of times a week without worrying. 

Coconut Oil

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Coconut oil is famous for being a healthy food - something you add to your diet when you’re trying to turn over a new leaf. But it is also great for the skin. Why? Because it has a fortifying effect on the skin.

When the skin comes into contact with coconut oil, it becomes suppler and more resistant to the action of the sun. The ingredient also contains similar anti-bacterial agents as tea tree oil, meaning that your pores are unlikely to become inflamed. 

Sandalwood

Sandalwood is another natural ingredient you find in all sorts of cosmetics, from shampoos to perfumes. But getting it in cream form can help you fight pimples and inflammation of your skin, especially if you’re prone to breakouts. 

Why is this? Well, it all comes down to the fact that sandalwood again contains antibacterial agents that help cleanse the skin of inflammatory microbes. It usually comes as part of a cream that contains carrier ingredients. 

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is famous today for its dietary benefits. Adding just a tablespoon of it to your meals helps to considerably reduce the glycemic load. But because it is vinegar, it is also great for killing off nasty microbes and fungi living on your skin. 

It’s a bit smelly, but you can use it instead of your regular cleanser once per week.

Coffee Beans

Coffee grounds are becoming popular in body scrubs and many other skin care products. They smell great, and they’re also excellent at bolstering the skin’s antioxidant defenses. It turns out that rubbing coffee beans on the skin reduces the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and improves skin health dramatically. 

So, in summary, while what you eat affects skin quality, so does what you apply to your skin. Adding natural ingredients to your beauty routine can help you side-step some of the issues that arise with synthetic products. 

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis

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