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You can create your own skin care treatments using common items found right in your own kitchen or garden. At-home remedies can be just as or more effective as the ones you can buy in a store, and making them yourself can also save money. It is important to test and experiment different recipes to find the best regimen for you.

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Your Skin's Needs

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  1. Determine your skin type. Most skin is oily, dry, combination, or normal. If your skin type is extremely oily or dry, reference general guidelines on how to care for oily skin and dry skin.
  2. If your skin already becomes red, irritated, or acne-riddled when exposed to the sun, other skin products, or perfume, then you have sensitive skin.
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  3. These might include wrinkling, acne, dull skin, or dark spots.
  4. A full skincare regimen involves exfoliator, cleanser, toner, moisturizer, and spot treatments, but you do not have to use all five. Most skin products either clean or moisturize your skin.
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Natural Remedies

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  1. Below is a list of moisturizing at-home ingredients.[1]
    • For dry skin: olive oil, coconut oil, almond oil, cream, honey, avocado, aloe vera
    • For oily skin: lemon juice diluted with water, egg white, tomatoes, shredded apple, shredded cucumber, apple cider vinegar
    • For combination skin: yogurt, milk, honey, avocado, shredded apple, shredded cucumber
    • For normal skin: yogurt, honey, avocado, almond oil, green tea
  2. Scrubs slough off dead, dull skin cells while locking moisture into the remaining skin. Most scrubs are equal parts liquid (listed above) and exfoliant (listed below):
    • Sugar, brown or white
    • Flour
    • Oatmeal or dried oats
    • Fresh strawberries
  3. You can apply spot, leave-on treatments to acne so that your skin clears up while not irritating other skin areas. These are best applied with Q-tips or cotton balls.
    • 3 drops of tea tree oil that has been diluted to 5-15% to your problem area daily.[2]
    • 6 drops of jojoba oil to keep your skin moisturized while not promoting acne growth.[3]
    • 3 drops of lemon juice to your problem area daily. The acidity of lemon juice kills a lot of bacteria causing acne.[4]
  4. This can be an oil, aloe vera gel, or any other moisturizing lotion that does not aggravate your skin if left on for more than 15 minutes.
    • It may seem strange to use a moisturizer that contains oil when you have acne, but oil dissolves other oils, and the sebum in acne is an oil. Many dermatologists recommend oil-based moisturizers because they are hygroscopic and attract/hold water, which will hydrate your skin.
    • You can buy a moisturizer that is all-natural or organic, but not made at home.
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Starting a Regimen

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  1. Listed below are some examples of common masks and scrubs:
    • 1 egg white and 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) lemon juice[5]
    • 1 ripe avocado and 2 tablespoons (29.6 ml) yogurt[6]
  2. First try your new regimen for 1 day out of the week, then 2, then 3. Depending on your skin type and chosen ingredients, you might only need your face mask once a week, or scrub twice a week. Notice what balance is best for you.
  3. [7]
    • If you have dry or sensitive skin, use warm water.
    • Use light and gentle motions to cleanse. This may help prevent wrinkles and will not irritate your skin.
  4. This is particularly important for dry skin areas. [8]
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About This Article

Zora Degrandpre, ND
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This article was co-authored by Zora Degrandpre, ND. Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007. This article has been viewed 300,423 times.
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Updated: February 27, 2024
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Categories: Skin Care Routines
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To begin a natural skincare regime, you’ll need natural ingredients to use such as yogurt, honey, avocado, and aloe vera. You can make a scrub by mixing equal parts of a natural liquid like yogurt or honey with a natural exfoliant like oatmeal or sugar. If you have acne-prone skin, you can also use lemon juice or tea tree oil as a spot treatment. It’s important to use a daily moisturizer that helps to soothe your skin. Oils or aloe vera gel are good options. When you start your natural skincare regime, introduce it slowly to see how your skin reacts to the ingredients. For more information from our Naturopathic co-author, like how to determine your skin type, read on!

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