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27 ways to get perfect skin, naturally

Holistic tips and products for premature aging, acne, dry skin, and more
May 24, 2011 Jessica Rubino | Delicious Living

Natural beauty experts weigh in on adult acne, wrinkle prevention, and other key skin care concerns. Plus, learn how to choose safe, effective products.

 

 

 

Why am I developing acne?

Hormones aren't to blame just for teen acne; they're also the culprit behind breakouts that appear well after adolescence on the nose, forehead, and jawline. "When you reach 30, 35, or 40, your hormones start to change," says Maine-based holistic aesthetician Stephanie Tourles, author of Organic Body Care Recipes (Storey, 2007). "You have less estrogen cycling through your body." Plus, stress can cause sebaceous glands to pump out more, thicker oil and clog pores.

Beauty fix: Using a delicate clay mask, such as kaolin, twice weekly will help dry out oily areas, gently exfoliate, increase circulation, and unclog pores—without stripping protective oils. Also, keep a bottle of antibacterial, anti-inflammatory aloe vera handy and apply to breakout-prone areas a few times daily. "But keep your hands off your face," warns Tourles. Other acne-fighting tips: Clean your bacteria-laden phone, change pillowcases frequently, and get a monthly facial to clear pores.

Try: Aubrey Natural Herbal Seaclay with Goa Herb Oil Balancing Mask

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Anonymous (not verified)
on Aug 15, 2011

any weird tip for great soft skin,that helps get rid of acne,prevent stretch marks,and keeps it smooth and hydrated?it would be great to know

Tosh Bellington (not verified)
on Aug 30, 2012

You should try using honey and lemon.Not only will it hydrate your skin it makes it really soft and give you a beautiful and even tone.The honey hydrates the skin while the lemon lightens all the stretch marks.After doing this everyday for about a month you will see results...I know from experience.I always get compliments about my skin.Hope this helps.

Anonymous (not verified)
on Aug 21, 2011

buy good facial cream

jrubino
on Aug 23, 2011

One of the biggest realizations that came from researching this piece is that regularly moisturizing is even more important than many of us once thought. The section that answers the question, "Do I need to moisturize daily?" discusses how moisturizing every day doesn't just help keep skin smooth and hydrated but also can help prevent acne and wrinkles down the road. Ingredients to look for: shea butter, cocoa butter, natural oils, ceramides, hyaluronic acid. Also, omega-3 supplements and fatty-acid-rich foods can help.

Anonymous (not verified)
on Jul 5, 2012

good info but you could put something new in omg

Anonymous (not verified)
on Jul 5, 2012

can u please tell more stuff i think its making a difference

Tosh Bellington (not verified)
on Aug 30, 2012

Washing you're face everyday will really improve you're skin.Wasking it once in the morning and once at night(sometimes three times if you have oily skin like me) will improve the overall look of you're skin.Keeping you're skin moisterized right after washing is a must(dont use a lotion with a fragrance unless it's beneficial,most scented lotions irritate the skin)try not touching you're face.That is very important because germs run to you're face and this will just make it worse.I have more tips but I don't want to bore you guys haha so hope something that i've written helps you guys.Sorry if this is too long.

Anonymous (not verified)
on Dec 29, 2012

washing your skin with extra virgin olive oil is definitely beneficial to your skin. Everyone trusts facewashes with all these chemicals in them and never realize that it could be the culprit to bad skin. Extra Virgin Olive Oil has helped my stubborn acne and made my rosacea less noticable because it is very gentle and has antioxidants your skin needs.

Merry river (not verified)
on Apr 12, 2013

Oatmeal is the best for me. that with clay :) I just soak oatmeal in warm water before applying it on my skin and I do this every night because my skin is so sensitive that I can't use a normal cleanser. and I take a bath with clay all over my upper body and face/neck ects and when I rinse off, I let myself soak into the clay-ish water! it makes a-mazing results and its all natural.

rick
on Apr 15, 2013

As far as I can tell the skin is the biggest organ of the human body. A healthy skin also reflects a healthy lifestyle and any skin health issues can provide us clues on what's wrong with our body. I will make sure I'll try your tips for solving acne problem, this is usually a problem that starts from the inside.

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