The epidermis (outer layer of skin), is the body’s largest external organ and helps protect various internal organs from the outside world. Because of this, It requires daily care to maintain an optimal state.
The sun’s ultraviolet rays, makeup, environmental pollution, among other factors, influence the state of the epidermis. It is necessary to take care of the skin of the above, because it also has unsurpassed qualities in terms of impermeability, self-repair, self-lubrication and waste removal.
Likewise, It has nerve endings that allow you to stimulate painful or pleasant sensations. It is even an important organ in the synthesis of vitamin D, which is essential to correctly process the ingested calcium.
When care is not enough, blemishes begin to appear on the skin, which is why many advertisements are made about products and procedures that remove blemishes. But, some methods can be painful and even dangerous, and many procedures must be performed by a doctor.
For the above, the magazine UnCOMOpublished through the portal Mundodeportivolisted a series of natural recommendations with which it is possible to reduce dark spots on the skin and in this way, maintain a smooth skin free of imperfections:
Bicarbonate
bicarbonate It has a negative PH, which makes it ideal as a skin cleanser and revitalizer. Mainly, this ingredient is used to remove stains from the skin and unify its tone, to have smooth skin and eliminate wrinkles, as well as to help in the treatment of acne, according to the portal PanoramaWeb.
Ingredients: two tablespoons of baking soda and one tablespoon of honey.
Preparation and use:
1. Mix two tablespoons of baking soda, a tablespoon of honey and a little mineral water until you get a uniform mixture.
2. Apply to face and neck for 15 minutes.
3. Then remove with warm water.
4. This blend also serves to reduce skin blemishes, as the ingredients contain exfoliating, antibacterial, and restorative properties.
Lemon
According to a study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, citrus fruits contain an antioxidant substance called hesperidin in fact. As for the lemon, can help in tissue regeneration and the formation of collagen thanks to its high content of vitamin C.
Ingredients: the juice of half a lemon and two tablespoons of baking soda (18 g).
Preparation and use:
1. Pour the juice of half a lemon into a bowl and mix it with the baking soda.
2. Rub the mixture on the blemished areas and leave it on for 15 minutes.
3. Rinse with warm water and avoid exposing the skin to the sun.
4. Use it twice a week.
Apple vinager
According to the specialized beauty media Elle“Helps balance skin’s PH levels and absorbs excess surface oil”. Even the Panorama medium, also specialized in beauty, explained how to make a homemade toner with this ingredient that helps reduce wrinkles and skin blemishes.
Ingredients: a handful of fresh rosemary, two cups of water, three tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and a spray bottle.
Preparation and use:
1. In a pot put the rosemary branches together with the water.
2. Let simmer until half of the water is consumed.
3. Strain and mix the infusion with the apple cider vinegar.
4. Pour into a spray bottle and let cool.
5. Cleanse the face so that the nutrients penetrate correctly.
6. Spray the preparation on the face at night and in the morning.
7. Leave on for 20 minutes.
8. Rinse with warm water.