Dull Skin
Using Pepto Bismol on your face does the same thing it does to your stomach: It soothes and coats it. The aspirin and bismuth sub-salicylate in the medicine transforms dull skin and cleans out pores, giving you a healthy glow.
- Apply Pepto Bismol to face
- Leave on for 10 minutes then peel off
Fine Lines and Wrinkles
One of side effects of old age are those pesky fine lines and wrinkles. Manuka honey has shown to help those trouble spots. This potent honey is also used in hospitals to treat wounds. It costs about $15 in health food stores.
- Apply manuka honey directly to trouble spots
- Leave on for 10 to 20 minutes then rinse away.
Acne
No matter if the acne is mild or severe, it is a very annoying part of life.
There are thousands of acne products and acne medications on the market that claim to cure acne. Some do work but it is likely the acne will return at some point in time. Others irritate the skin and cause more acne problems.
- Aloe vera is effective in treating minor skin infections, burns, cuts, as well as sebaceous cysts, pimples, and acne. The reason is the polysaccharides, anthraquinones, mannans, and lectins that are found in aloe vera. Applying aloe vera gel on the face and other acne-affected areas is helpful.
- Honey is also another remedial option that can be used for acne treatment. Honey prevents the skin from becoming too oily, as an oily skin allows for more bacteria to thrive. At the same time, it helps maintain the moisture content of the skin. You can apply honey (mixed with yogurt) directly to your face or opt for honey-based face washes.
- Homemade face wash containing diluted apple cider vinegar and lemon juice is also effective for clearing up acne. Both help to restrict bacterial activity on account of their antiseptic properties.
- Oatmeal makes a great natural treatment for acne
Helpful tips
- Wash skin twice a day but do not over wash as this can lead to dry or irritated skin
- Exfoliating scrubs and masks can be great to improve the skin quality because they remove the outer skin layer and open pores.
- Keep your skin moisturized! Your skin will start to produce more oil when it's dry.