Our ancestors have been using natural ingredients for their skin, hair, and body for centuries. Up until our grandmothers or even our parents’ generation, whipping up beauty and skincare products from scratch was a thing we could all imagine doing. But can you think of making your own body wash, cleanser, or even a DIY face mask from scratch using natural ingredients while doing your super-demanding job, responsibilities at home, and even an active social life? Well, if you are not a tradwife, none of these seems to be a possibility.
So, when Nykaa has a bunch of products that are made with natural ingredients, why not delve into those? Products that offer the best of both worlds, natural ingredients that harm your skin, and accessible packaging that makes your life easy. What’s the wait? Let’s get started with 8 natural ingredients that you can incorporate into your everyday skincare routine without any of the DIY hassle.
8 Natural Skincare Ingredients For Glowing Skin
1. Awesome Aloe Vera
This succulent plant offers myriad benefits for all skin types, especially dry, damaged, broken, sensitive and irritated skin. The gel has powerful anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, moisturising and soothing properties. The next time you scald your hand while cooking or come home red-faced after a day in the sun, slice open an aloe leaf and generously apply the clear gel. Dry, chapped skin? No problem. Simply dab on some Aloe gel for instant soothing.
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2. Cool-As-A Cucumber
The crunch adds a bite to salads and sandwiches, but the juice works wonders for skin. Since the main component of the juice is water, it’s the perfect way to moisturise dehydrated summer skin. Grate a cucumber and squeeze. Pop the fibrous veggie into yoghurt for a quick snack and apply the juice on your skin to calm it. Thanks to its manganese and potassium content, the juice also acts as a toner, fades scars and even reverses fine lines, restoring your glow.
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3. Tempting Tomato
It’s a given in curries, but this lycopene-rich fruit is also perfect for fading tans and restoring your skin’s glow, especially with the sun beating down. Cut a tomato in half, scoop out the pulp and mash. If your skin’s feeling dry and dull, mix with thick yoghurt and apply all over for a protein and Vitamin C-packed facial. Or add some besan and gently massage it into the skin to remove surface dullness. Here are some face masks you can get started with.
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4. Crazy For Charcoal
The world’s going crazy over the health and beauty benefits of charcoal, and so should you! Charcoal has the amazing ability to draw out dirt and grime from pores, leaving your pores squeaky clean. It also combats oil and restores elasticity, so pores look smaller, and skin feels tighter and brighter.
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5. Pass The Papaya, Please
Papaya pulp is choc-a-bloc with the enzyme papain and alpha hydroxy acids that act as a powerful exfoliator and dissolve inactive proteins and dead skin. Apply on damp skin and rinse off with cool water after 20 minutes for softer skin.
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6. Rose Water
For centuries, roses have been a symbol of love, but did ya know the Vitamin C-rich petals have powerful anti-ageing and toning properties as well? It’s believed that Cleopatra's skin owed its glow to the rose water she splashed on daily. Roses are naturally anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. So, go get your very own rose water face mist today to face summer with a smile.
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7. Amazing Apple Cider Vinegar
Besides controlling acid reflux, the acids in apple cider vinegar are perfect for regulating your skin’s pH level. Perfect for solving your oily skin and acne woes. Mix two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with six tablespoons of rose water and dab all over your face. Let it work its magic for 15 minutes and rinse with cool water. A clearer complexion awaits!
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8. Nifty Neem
An ingredient that’s been used for centuries in India to heal virtually every skin condition and blood disorder. The powerful disinfectant fights acne-causing bacteria, while the oil extract has miraculous effects on easing pain caused by cramps and arthritis. Of course, the old wife’s remedy of swallowing a ball of neem paste to lower blood sugar is tried and tested.
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Parting Thoughts
Natural ingredients should and will always be a part of our skincare and bodycare routine because of their incredible properties. Especially when in India, we get high-quality ingredients due to our tropical climate and lush soil. If you don’t have the time to whip up your own formulations, because honestly, who has the time, we recommend using products infused with natural ingredients and calling it a day.
FAQs On How To Grow Nails
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What are some natural ingredients best for glowing skin?
Some of the best natural ingredients for glowing skin are aloe vera, honey, coconut oil, turmeric, green tea, rose water, and cucumber.
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What is the best way to incorporate natural ingredients into my skincare routine?
The best way to incorporate natural ingredients into your skincare routine is through a face mask, a facial or a body scrub, or a toner. You can mash up or blend these ingredients to create that DIY scrub or mask, or infuse them in clean water and strain to use it as a toner.
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What natural ingredients can I use for acne?
If you have acne, use ingredients such as aloe vera, honey, turmeric, neem, and tea tree oil.
