Our skin is our largest detoxifying organ, responsible for eliminating toxins through our sweat glands. But this also means that our skin is porous and what we put on our skin can be absorbed into our blood stream.
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Raw honey
Organic raw honey has antimicrobial properties which is great for preventing and treating acne. It's clarifying, so it'll open pores, making them easier to unclog. On top of that, it's a natural moisturizer which is soothing on your skin. Apply the honey topically and clean off after 15 minutes for clean and glowing skin.
Avocado
Avocado is a promising beauty and skin treatment fundamental anybody can use. Apart from excellence, avocado nourishes and cares for your body without necessarily using abrasive chemicals. With rich sources of essential nutrients that refreshes and moisturizes the epidermal layer of your skin, avocado also reduces skin redness and irritation.
Coconut
Coconut oil, which you can buy in glass bottles, makes a great moisturizer from head to toe, particularly for dry lips and rough hands and feet. You can even use it on your scalp and for your hair.
Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has been used for many years as a home remedy and that's because it does so much. It can be applied to the skin to treat age spots and can be used as a hair conditioner. For age spots, dilute the vinegar. Apply this toner several times a day for at least a month. To use it as a conditioner, apply to your hair undiluted after shampooing. It'll make your hair soft and shiny.
Almonds and oats
Both of these can be used as a facial scrub. Simply put them in a processor and turn them into a powder. Add some water to make a scrub which is great for exfoliating, moisturizing and cleansing. Add milk instead of water and apply to dry or sunburned skin to sooth and promote healing.
Lemon Juice
Fresh lemon juice has many benefits when applied directly to the skin.
The acids in lemon juice may be irritating to some people, so be sure to dilute lemon juice with water before applying it to your skin:
Diminish the discoloration caused by scars, certain skin disorders, and age spots by applying lemon juice to the discolored area. It may be helpful to apply the lemon juice at bedtime and leave it on the skin overnight.
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is well known for its ability to reduce pain and inflammation for skin irritations, but did you know it is also a great moisturizer and it can help treat acne? Aloe can be applied undiluted topically, simply rub into your skin. It can also be used internally, simply add some to your favorite smoothie to help heal and soothe your gut.
Bananas
Bananas whose skins have a few brown spots are perfect for a face mask. This means your bananas are slightly soft and ripe. Bananas exfoliate like crazy and give new life to a dull complexion. They also moisturize and are great for all types of skin. Mush it up (add a little honey if you'd like) and rub it on your face. Leave on for 10 minutes and rinse.
Olive Oil
Olive oil is a centuries-old beauty staple. Moisturize your face with it, condition your hair with it, or add some salt to make the easiest hand scrub ever.