6 Secrets for the Perfect Homemade Anti-Aging Skin & Hair Care Routine

By Soriyya Bawa

There are all kinds of beauty tips out there that can help you retain a more youthful appearance. These all-natural remedies are easy to do at home, and the best part about these anti-aging secrets is that they help you avoid the harsh chemicals that are often associated with commercial skin care products. Here are six anti-aging secrets that you can easily add to your daily beauty routine.

Natural Anti-Aging Secret #1: Your skin loves dairy

You don’t need to drink milk to benefit from it. Milk baths are one of the best-kept anti-aging secrets. Whole milk contains fat and proteins that work to soften, hydrate, and retain moisture in your skin. Try adding three cups of whole milk to your lukewarm bathwater. To get even more out of this anti-aging secret, customize your milk bath based on your skin type. If you have dry skin, try adding a couple drops of natural oil to hydrate, or Epsom salt to exfoliate.

Natural Anti-Aging Secret #2: An herbal treatment to get rid of stretch marks

Stretch marks on the skin can happen to anyone and they’re most often associated with significant weight gain or loss. However, you can help get rid of stretch marks by using two natural skin treatments: aloe vera and lavender oil; just apply them topically over the affected area. Aloe vera is great for moisturizing, and it contains special enzymes that help remove damaged tissue. Lavender oil can promote the growth of new skin tissues; these new tissues can replace the old cells that have left your skin looking stretched. Lavender oil is so gentle that it can be applied up to three times a day.

Natural Anti-Aging Secret #3: Moisturize and strengthen hair with honey and egg

Dry, thinning hair is more prone to damage and breakage, but this anti-aging secret can help restore some of that lost moisture. Egg yolks are rich in fat and proteins that provide your hair with the added moisture and body it needs, and honey is a natural humectant, which means it attracts moisture. The two ingredients together make for the perfect hair treatment. Thoroughly mix a third-cup of honey with one egg yolk. Apply the mixture to your hair and let it sit for 15 minutes. Then rinse it out and shampoo.

Natural Anti-Aging Secret #4: Banish dry skin with olive oil

Olive oil is a great moisturizing skin treatment that also has antioxidant properties. To see the benefits of this anti-aging secret for dry skin, add a few drops in the tub the next time you have a bath. The oil will soften your skin and can also soothe painful sunburns. Olive oil is the perfect remedy in winter when the excessive cold outside and lack of humidity inside can dry and irritate your skin even more.

Natural Anti-Aging Secret #5: Two vegetables to get rid of dark circles under the eyes

If you have dark circles under your eyes, try putting chilled cucumber or raw grated potato (wrapped in cheesecloth) under your eyes for 10 to 15 minutes. Potatoes contain a chemical called catecholase that’s believed to have a lightening effect on the skin. Cucumbers contain powerful antioxidants that have a soothing and cooling effect to diminish inflammation under the eye.

Natural Anti-Aging Secret #6: Use a homemade facial mask

There are a ton of great homemade anti-aging skin care recipes for facial masks. One of the easiest homemade facials is to mix oatmeal with warm water. Stir and let it sit until it forms a paste. Add a tablespoon of olive oil to the mixture, along with a teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply it liberally to your face and neck, then sit back and relax. Rinse the mask off after 15 to 20 minutes for instantly rejuvenated skin.