4 plant based remedies that are good for your skin

Good skin products are hard to find, since most of them are full of chemicals that can be harmful for your skin. Instead of investing in expensive paraben free, chemical free beauty products, here are some inexpensive plant based products that a good for your skin.

Avocado – Avocado is a superfood and is packed with oils that will nourish and strengthen even the most driest of skins. To use avocado on your face, scoop half a ripe avocado into a bowl and mash it. You can then smear it on your face, like a mask. Leave it on for 20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.

Coconut – When selecting coconut oil for your body, choose the extra virgin kind. It can be used as a natural moisturizer, from head to toe.

Raw honey – Raw honey has antibacterial properties and is packed with skin-saving antioxidants. To use it as a face mask or as treatment for acne, just apply it directly to your skin and leave on for 15 minutes.

Lemon juice – Lemon juice is great to reduce the appearance of scars, age spots and certain skin discolourations. To get the best results, apply diluted lemon juice on the affected areas and leave on skin overnight.

Apple cider vinegar – Apple cider vinegar is recommended for skin discolorations, since it balances the PH levels in your skin. To apply it on your skin, just dilute one part vinegar with two parts water.