No matter your age, glowing skin is always a welcomed attribute. In this post, you will learn all you need to know about home remedies for glowing skin that are simple yet effective.
Whether you feel young or old, having a glowing, soft skin is attainable with a few of these home remedies. If you are anything like me, you will want to take care of your skin as best as you can to keep that youthful look we all once had.
Our skin is the largest organ we have, so whether or not you are focused on obtaining glowing skin, it is important to still take care of your skin.
Choose as many or little of these home remedies to help your skin glow and become softer. The key to any of these home remedies is to use them daily and be consistent for best results!
This post is all about home remedies for glowing skin.
1. Stay Hydrated
Our body is made up of 55%-60% water (depending on male or female). This water has to constantly be replenished as we go along our day. Our organs (including our skin) use a good amount of water to keep our bodies functioning correctly. Not only does that water need to be replaced daily, but we should be drinking in addition to this amount.
Barbara O’neill does a wonderful job in this video explaining the importance of drinking water. In addition to explaining why we need water, she also explains the best time to drink water, and it’s not what you think!!
The recommended daily water intake is 4 quarts (1 gallon) for men and 3 quarts for women.
When we keep our body hydrated, our skin thanks us by becoming softer, smoother, and yes, it gets a sweet glow as well.
2. Exfoliate Your Skin Regularly
Exfoliating your skin is more than just having a relaxing little spa treatment at home. There is a large advantage to exfoliating on a regular basis!
When we exfoliate, we are getting rid of all the dead skin. This allows for fresh new skin to shine and not have a barrier.
My favorite exfoliator is a Natural Calcium Bentonite Clay. With this particular exfoliator, you can mix it with apple cider vinegar to give your skin an extra boost of goodness!
You can get this exfoliator here.
3. Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is a great way to soothe your skin after you use an exfoliator on your face. It is a great moisturizer!
After you exfoliate, simply apply a layer of coconut oil to your skin. Let it sit for a few minutes before washing it off with your normal face cleanser.
***Don’t use if you are allergic to coconut.
4. Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera contains healing properties but also encourages new cell growth. Having fresh new skin is a must to have a healthy glowing skin.
This is one of the great home remedies for glowing skin because it doesn’t clog your pores which can lead to other skin problems.
You will want to wash your face first, then apply aloe vera to watch the glow happen!
5. Be Strategic for When You Wash Your Face
There are a few specific times of the day when it is best to wash your face:
- After you finish a workout (worked up a sweat)
- When you first wake up in the morning
- Before you go to bed
6. Papaya
Papaya might seem like an odd home remedy for glowing skin but it has a unique quality that causes it to make the list: skin lightener! When you apply a papaya paste to your skin, it lightens it which can come in handy when you have scars or blemishes.
Papaya is also an effective and gentle exfoliator.
With this wonderful and unique quality, papaya is a great tool to have on-hand for soft, youthful, glowing skin!
To use papaya as a home remedy, put papaya through a blender or food processor to create a paste. Apply the paste to the skin for a few minutes before using your facial cleanser.
7. Lemons
Lemons are high in Vitamin C which brings elasticity to our skin by increasing collagen. Lemons also help to lighten skin tone as well as moisturize dry skin.
Lemons work great on darkened elbows and knees!
There are two different ways you can use lemons in your daily routine:
- You can make a lemon juice/water mixture with a ratio of 2:3. Apply the mixture to your skin and let it sit for 10 minutes before rinsing it off.
- Add lemon essential oil to a face mask.
8. Yogurt
Yogurt is not only good to eat but it also contains properties that are great for obtaining glowing skin! There are SO many benefits with using a good quality yogurt, full of active cultures. (The more cultures, the better!)
Yogurt is a great moisturizer. It also helps to reduce wrinkles and fine lines. Yogurt also helps to reduce tan or dark circles on your skin. It helps to prevent acne, improves elasticity, and helps to sooth sunburns.
To get the fullest amount of benefits from yogurt, apply directly to skin. Leave on for 10-15 minutes, then wash off.
9. Oats
Oats are one of the great home remedies for glowing skin! Oats are great for so many things when it comes to our skin.
Oats can be used as an exfoliator, skin lightener, pimple deterrent (thanks to all that zinc!), and they absorb extra oil on your skin.
Conclusion
Now you know the best tips and tricks for home remedies for glowing skin! After using these remedies, you will be so thankful you gave it a try!
This post is all about home remedies for glowing skin.
