Contents:
- Medical Video: 11 Home Face Masks You Can Make In a Minute
- 1. Sweat
- 2. Bee venom
- 3. Pumpkin
- 4. Goat milk
- 5. Probiotics
- 6. Plant nails
- 7. Sex
Medical Video: 11 Home Face Masks You Can Make In a Minute
On the market, many care products are claimed to be effective in overcoming various skin problems. Not only products that are sold on the market, it turns out there are various things and also unusual ingredients that turn out to be able to make facial skin glow and look younger. Anything, huh?
1. Sweat
Sweating is not always dirty, you know! Sweat can help remove dirt from the skin and protect against bacteria such asE. coli and Staphylococcus aureus by removing natural antibiotics called Dermcidin. Quoted from HealthCentral, sweat is also able to wash away the dirt that builds up in the pore which can clog the pores and cause acne.
Sweat released after doing exercise can help eliminate toxins in the body that can make the skin cleaner, healthier and look shinier.
However, try not to allow too much sweat to stick to your face because it can clog the pores. Therefore, clean your face 30-60 minutes after exercising to prevent sweat from clogging your pores.
2. Bee venom
Diane Elizabeth, a beauty expert in the United States (US) states that bee venom has very good benefits for facial skin. This is because bee venom contains antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and anti-wrinkle properties.
Bee venom or also called natural botoks works by relaxing the facial muscles while facilitating blood flow to the surface of the skin.
That way, it helps stimulate the skin to produce elastin and collagen which can make facial skin glow and look smoother and supple. You can search for products with pure bee venom without the need to get them directly from bee stings.
3. Pumpkin
Pumpkin is rich in vitamins and minerals that are good for the health of the body and skin. In addition, pumpkin also contains niacin and folate to help improve blood circulation and help regenerate cells.
Pumpkin is also rich in alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) which can help increase cell turnover. Therefore, dead and damaged skin cells, including the face, can be replaced and make the skin glow and smooth.
The content of antioxidants, vitamin A, and vitamin C in pumpkins helps soften and increase the production of collagen in the skin to fight signs of facial aging. Not only, the content of zinc in pumpkin seeds is also able to control the production of oil in the face so it can reduce the possibility of acne on the face.
Other contents in pumpkin are essential fatty acids and vitamin E which are important to protect the skin, control the oil glands (sebum) and moisturize the skin. You can eat pumpkin either eaten directly or by making it a mask.
4. Goat milk
Dr. Bassam Zeina, a dermatologist and member of the British Association of Dermatologists states that fresh goat milk has many benefits for the skin. Goat milk is rich in caprylic acid and alpha hydroxy acid which can help exfoliate dead skin naturally. Dead skin is one reason the skin looks dull. Exfoliation of dead skin cells on the face can make facial skin glow.
In addition, the content of fatty acids and triglycerides found in goat's milk can help moisturize the skin and keep it soft. Goat milk also has high levels of vitamin A which can help the skin fight acne-causing bacteria and improve overall skin health.
5. Probiotics
Probiotics or good bacteria are not only beneficial for digestion. The presence of good bacteria can reduce bad bacteria in the body so that it helps minimize inflammation in the body. The lower the level of inflammation in the body, the fewer body and skin problems that may occur. Therefore, skin problems associated with inflammation such as acne, skin irritation, and also redness on the skin can be reduced.
In addition, increasing the number of good bacteria in the body can maintain fluid balance on the skin, reduce skin damage due to radiation from the sun, and reduce fine lines on the face. You can eat foods that contain natural probiotics such as yogurt and fermented vegetables such as pickles or kimchi.
6. Plant nails
Plant horsetail is not only used as medicine for kidney stones and bladder, urinary tract infections, and a series of other diseases. Other benefits of this one plant turned out to be able to relieve inflammation of the facial skin.
In addition, this plant extract can restore skin tone to be brighter and radiant. However, further research is needed regarding the benefits of nail plants for facial skin. Because the skin reaction of each person is different. So, before using this plant extract for the face, consult your doctor first.
7. Sex
According to Dr. Debra Jaliman, a skin specialist in New York, USA sex can increase blood flow to the skin. Smooth blood flow can help skin look fresher and healthier.
In addition, when you have sex the body releases oxytocin, known as the hormone of love. Oxytocin also reduces levels of stress hormones or cortisol in the body which can help reduce the level of inflammation in the body, including the skin.
For this reason, having sex with your partner on a regular basis besides being able to increase intimacy can also make your skin healthier and radiant.
