The leaves of this succulent have healing and hydrating properties, making it a must-have plant in your kitchen garden so you can have easy access to the fresh gel from its leaves. Applying aloe vera gel can help replenish the skin, making it look hydrated and fresh.
Since it has properties that work just like sebum, which is naturally present in your skin, jojoba oil is a natural moisturizer that can help lock in your skin’s hydration and give it an even appearance. Before going to bed, gently apply a few drops of jojoba oil on your face and neck. Wash it off in the morning with lukewarm water and a gentle cleanser.
Packed with essential fatty acids like linoleic and linolenic and antioxidants like vitamins C and A, rosehip seed oil has anti-aging properties that help hydrate the skin, lower inflammation, promote cell regeneration, and improve skin elasticity. Mix a few drops of rosehip seed oil with your daily moisturizer and apply it all over your cleansed face to achieve a supple, firm, and glowing skin.
Rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, this fruit can nourish your skin. Bananas have anti-aging properties that can boost collagen and protect your skin from free radical damage. You can easily make a banana mask by mashing a quarter of a banana into a smooth paste and applying a thin layer to your face or areas where your skin is prone to wrinkles. Rinse off with lukewarm water after 15-20 minutes for hydrated skin.
A powerhouse of a superfood—with its high antioxidant content, catechins, and caffeine—green tea is known to have anti-aging properties. You can either drink green tea or directly apply its extract to your face and neck as a natural remedy for wrinkles and sagging skin. This natural ingredient can also be used to get rid of puffiness and achieve a fresh, youthful look. Just keep a green tea bag in the refrigerator for a few minutes and apply it as a compress under your eyes.
Taking just 5 minutes off your day for this remedy can work wonders on your skin. A daily facial massage improves blood flow and relaxes muscles, which can reduce signs of aging and boost overall skin health. You can use any anti-aging facial oil that suits your skin to get the best results.
Read more: How to prevent wrinkles
Fine lines and wrinkles develop gradually over time, so it is not really possible to get rid of them overnight. But you can try some home remedies to slow down the aging process and reduce the appearance of fine lines. Aloe vera gel, olive oil, sweet almond oil, and coconut oil are good options that you can apply overnight and wash off the next day for more supple and glowing skin.
As you reach your late 20s, your body slows down the production of elastin and collagen – proteins that are essential for skin elasticity and cell turnover.
In your early 40s and 50s, the elastin and collagen production reduces considerably because of which, you notice the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, especially in areas such as the face, neck, forearms, and hands.
Besides internal age-related changes, many external factors can also speed up aging.
Your skin becomes more prone to fine lines and age spots when it is consistently exposed to pollutants. Environmental factors such as air pollution can cause oxidative stress and inflammation, and so daily exposure to pollutants can degrade elastin and collagen production.
Lack of sound sleep disrupts collagen production and increases the level of stress hormones, further damaging your skin. Besides, whenever you are sleep deprived, your skin’s natural repair process slows down, leading to visible signs of aging. So, experts suggest that at least seven hours of quality sleep is essential for better skin health.
When you stay in the sun for longer periods—particularly between 10 AM and 4 PM—without wearing sunscreen, your skin becomes prone to sunburn, and premature wrinkles. This is because the ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun causes up to 90 percent of the visible skin changes associated with aging.
Cleansing and moisturizing are essential steps in a proper skincare routine. Moisturizing in particular helps hydrate the skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. If you consistently skip these two steps, its ill effects will be seen on the skin.
Read more: Anti-Aging Skincare Routine
While wrinkles cannot be completely removed, its visibility can be reduced by a healthier lifestyle, proper skincare and diet. Eating nutritious food, following a workable skincare routine, getting enough sleep and exercising regularly will eventually show its good effects on your skin.
There is no one-size-fits-all solution. What works for you may not work for another, so it’s best to find what suits your skin well and then maintain that routine. Natural DIY masks made from bananas, avocados, or oatmeal can be a good start.
Although it’s not possible to get rid of wrinkles overnight, there are many good options like aloe vera gel, coconut oil, almond oil, and olive oil that can be applied before sleeping every night to have healthier and youthful skin.
The skin under the eyes is thinner than the skin on the rest of the face. So it is more prone to puffiness, dark circles and wrinkles. Facial massages like lymphatic drainage using natural humectants like jojoba and rosehip seed oil and applying cold compresses with cucumber slices or cool green tea bags are some of the best home remedies for wrinkles under your eyes.
Brenda is a Registered Dietitian and health coach with over nine years of clinical experience. But besides being a registered dietitian, she has certifications in sports nutrition, precision nutrition, diabetes education, women’s health specialist, fertility advisor, and gut health.
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