10 Natural Remedies for Mature Skin

Our skin’s appearance and qualities constantly change throughout life. Already in our 20s, we see wrinkles around the eyes, which then spreads to the rest of our face, and in later stages, we notice changes in our facial structure which are tied to a slow drooping of the skin.

Along with these natural changes, changes in the appearance of the skin are also related to a host of negative factors that we are exposed to throughout life: excessive exposure to sun, smoking, excessive consumption of alcohol, poor nutrition, and more. Although there are many expensive treatments on the market, there are also natural solutions that can prevent and delay the damage caused to the skin, and help it look tighter and smoother. The following 10 natural remedies can treat various symptoms associated with loose and drooping skin.

1. Lemon - to increase the production of collagen 

Throughout the aging process of the skin, collagen, the protein responsible for the skin's elasticity and tightness, goes through changes that slow down its processes and cause the skin to lose its elasticity and moisture, creating a more lax appearance. The vitamin C in lemon helps increase collagen production, which helps tighten the skin and reduce wrinkles and other early signs of aging. 

 

Squeeze fresh lemon juice, and gently rub it against the skin of the face and neck with your hands. 

 

Wait for 5 to 10 minutes, then rinse your face with water. 

 

Repeat between 2 and 3 times a day. 

 

You can also add juice from half a lemon to a glass of cold water and spray the mixture on a wet face. Allow the mixture to dry for a few minutes and then wash it. 

2. Aloe Vera – to firm up the skin 

Natural aloe vera is one of the best solutions for firming up loose skin. This is due to malic acid, an acid-regulating substance that is abundant in aloe vera, which helps strengthen the skin and adds natural moisture to it. 

 

Gently rub a teaspoon of aloe gel on the face and neck or on any other area. 

 

Wait 15-20 minutes and rinse your face with lukewarm water. 

 

Repeat several times a week.

3. Cucumber – to tighten loose skin 

In order to tighten loose skin, it is strongly recommended to use a face mask that includes cucumber. This vegetable has a positive effect on strengthening the connective tissue of the skin cells and therefore helps to keep the skin in place and doesn’t allow it to succumb to gravity.

Grate half a cucumber and strain the gratings to collect the resulting juice. 

 

Dip a cotton pad in the juice and wipe your entire face with it. 

 

After the skin has dried, wash it with cool water. 

 

Do this once a day. 

 

At the same time, you can also make a face mask on the basis of cucumber with two tablespoons of fresh cucumber juice, an egg white and 3 drops of vitamin E. Apply the mask on the skin of the face and neck, wait 15 minutes and then rinse the skin with cold water.

4. Olive oil - to keep skin smooth and shiny 

Massaging the face and neck with olive oil helps make loose and wrinkled skin smoother, and restore its glow. This is due to antioxidants such as vitamin A and vitamin E found in olive oil which turn it into a natural and effective anti-aging product. 

 

Heat some extra virgin olive oil in the microwave and apply it to the face after making sure it’s not too hot. 

 

Massage the face in circular movements with your fingertips for 10 minutes. 

 

Repeat once a day before bedtime. 

 

Other natural oils that can be used as a substitute for olive oil are avocado oil, coconut oil, grape oil, jojoba or almond oil. All oils are effective for loose skin not only of the facial area but also of the hands and feet.

5. Honey - to add moisture and color to the skin 

Honey contains antioxidants and is characterized by anti-aging properties that together help moisturize mature and dry skin and eliminate the pale and unnatural appearance that may characterize it. 

 

Mix 2-3 teaspoons of honey with a few drops of lemon juice. 

 

Apply the solution to the face and neck or arms and legs. 

 

Allow it to dry and then rinse the skin with warm water. 

 

Repeat once or twice a day for the best results. 

 

You can also mix half a tablespoon of honey with a teaspoon of turmeric powder, apply the mixture on the face for 15 minutes, rinse it with lukewarm water and then splash a little cold water on the face. This mask should be used once a week.

6. Rose water - for taut and glowing skin  

Rose water is a liquid that causes skin cells and enlarged pores to shrink, especially in the facial area, making it very useful for the appearance of taut skin and in fighting infections. In addition, rose water also helps the skin maintain its natural glow. 

 

In order to enjoy the benefits of rose water, you can wash your face with it before bedtime, or mix it with a few drops of almond oil into a mask that you keep on your face for about 20 minutes and then wash off with lukewarm water.

7. Baking soda – to soften worn out skin 

Mature skin changes not only in its appearance but also in the way it feels. Baking soda helps mature skin become soft by removing dead skin cells and tightening the pores. 

 

Mix a teaspoon of baking soda with water. 

 

If you have not tried the treatment before, start by applying the solution to a small patch of skin on the inside of the elbow, and wait to see that you don’t have a reaction to it. 

 

If all is well, massage the solution on your face or any other areas for a few minutes. 

 

Wait a few more minutes and rinse the skin with lukewarm water. This can be done once a week.

8. Cinnamon – to restore the natural elasticity of the skin

While the natural elasticity of young skin helps it "stay" in place, reduced collagen production causes the skin to lose this feature resulting in sagginess. Cinnamon helps restore the skin's natural elasticity, thereby contributing to a younger appearance. 

 

Mix one teaspoon of cinnamon powder, 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, half teaspoon salt and 2 drops of olive oil into a salve. 

 

Rub the salve gently on the face and neck area for a few minutes, then rinse it off with lukewarm water. 

 

Use this natural exfoliator once or twice a week.

9. Milk - to restore skin vitality  

One of the problems of mature skin is that it often looks dry and lifeless. Milk and other dairy products have earned a place of respect in skin care thanks to their high protein and antiseptic content, and they can be used to prevent the accumulation and promote the removal of dead skin cells. You can use plain milk, but it is recommended to use yogurt or camel milk. 

 

Use a cotton round to apply the dairy product of your choice to your face. Let it sit on your skin for 15-30 minutes. 

 

Rinse it off with lukewarm water and wipe your face dry.

10. Strawberry - to improve the overall appearance of mature skin 

Mature skin may look dull and thin, and may also be more sensitive to the touch and less weather-resistant. Because they are rich in vitamin C, strawberries work just like disinfectants on the skin. In addition, they also contain alpha-hydroxyl acids that enhance the overall appearance of mature skin. 

 

Mash 2-3 ripe strawberries and mix them with a teaspoon of yogurt and a teaspoon of honey. 

 

Place the mixture on the desired area, wait 5 minutes, and then rinse with lukewarm water. 

 

Repeat once a day, and you’ll start noticing changes in your skin’s appearance after a few weeks.

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10 of the Greatest Medical Discoveries of 2019

The end of the year 2019 is less than a month away, and it’s high time to sum up what the year has brought us other than environmental issues and scandals. Luckily, there are plenty of positive things we can and should focus on, and innovations in the field of medicine and health are definitely on the top of the list. All 10 of these medical breakthroughs, starting with a drug to restore bone density in osteoporosis to medication capable of reducing cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s promise to be life-changing for the prevention and treatment of a wide range of dangerous diseases.

1. New Osteoporosis Drug Promises to Restore Bone Density

Osteoporosis is a degenerative condition that makes bones weaker and more prone to fractures, and it is typically more common among older adults and especially postmenopausal women. This is because menopause brings about a decrease in estrogen production, with the latter playing a significant role in protecting bone health.

As a result, postmenopausal women are at a greater risk of fracture, and a recently approved drug called Evenity is the first of its kind that can help prevent fractures by promoting bone building. This means that millions of osteoporosis sufferers may soon be able to improve their bone health with the new medication.

2. Aging May Soon Become a Thing of the Past

Even the healthiest of humans are susceptible to one detrimental process - aging, as well as all those chronic conditions that go along with it, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and renal failure. The sad truth is that our cells are programmed by our genes to age, no matter how well we eat or how much we exercise and shield ourselves from the sun. Luckily, researchers at Harvard University's Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering may have cracked the code behind aging.

In this seminal research, the scientists showed how they are capable of slowing down the aging process and reversing all of the above-mentioned diseases in mice by injecting them with a serum that urged the production of certain proteins in the liver. Incredibly enough, the same treatment helped with all the issues, suggesting that chronic health issues may soon be a thing of the past.

3. The First 3D Printed Mini Heart Made of Human Tissue

 

In late April, scientists at Tel Aviv University in Israel managed to create the first-ever human heart copy using a 3D printer and human cells. As of now, the researchers learned how to print only a mini version of the heart, but it does share many of the structural and functional elements of a real human heart. Hopefully, the team of scientists will soon learn how to print a transplantable version of the heart and the long lines for heart transplants will cease to exist.

4. Drug Makes Peanuts Safe for People Allergic to Them

Allergies are among the most dangerous health conditions, as there is no known cure for them and the only way people with extreme allergies can protect themselves is through complete avoidance of the allergen. This is especially difficult for people who are allergic to products so widespread that trace amounts of them are nearly ubiquitous, such as peanuts, one of the most widespread allergies there is.

However, this may soon change, at least in the case of peanut allergy patients, as a new pill called Palforzia has been submitted for FDA approval in September 2019. This treatment is an immunotherapeutic medication that contains measured out doses of peanut proteins that are gradually increasing, which can help patients build up an immunity to the allergen and can ultimately make peanuts safe for the patients who successfully complete the treatment.

5. A Novel Way to Diagnose Early Stage Liver Disease

Liver disease detection can be tricky, as the only current reliable method of doing so is through a biopsy, an invasive and painful process. A novel method developed at Georgia State University is the first noninvasive screening technique of liver fibrosis is by using the MRI imaging and a new safe and effective dye called ProCA32.collagen1, which will hopefully soon make liver disease screening a pain-free and more effective procedure. The authors suggest that their method will provide early detection of various liver conditions, such as chronic liver disease (CLD), cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

6. Simple Blood Test to Diagnose Breast Cancer 5 Years Before First Symptoms Appear

Breast cancer is the most widespread cancer in women, and the only way we can make sure it doesn't take any lives is through early detection and treatment. Mammograms are the most widespread screening technique used nowadays, and they are 87% accurate at detecting breast cancer, but these can be really uncomfortable and painful, so doctors have been trying to find a more convenient way of doing so for years.

One such method may be a blood test recently developed by British researchers, which, as the authors promise, is capable of preventing breast cancer up to 5 years before the first symptoms ever emerge. Apart from that, the blood test is much cheaper to produce, which means that it will be more widely available.

7. New Treatment of HIV

Autoimmune diseases like HIV are among the trickiest to treat, and unfortunately, we don't have a widely available cure for HIV. The good news is that a new effective treatment may be soon underway, as an American gene therapy company filed an FDA application to allow human trials for a therapeutic treatment that replaces immune cells affected by the disease with lab-made healthy ones.

These healthy immune cells, in turn, help the body fight against the disease and promise to improve the symptoms of the disease. The manufacturer suggests that the treatment may be available in 2020 if everything goes as planned. 

8. 'Smart Inhalers' Save Asthma Patients' Lives

Inhalers are a necessity for certain patients suffering from asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). As a matter of fact, they can be life-saving, given that you're using them correctly. 

To ensure patients' safety and optimize the experience of using an inhaler, Teva Pharmaceuticals developed a smart inhaler capable of measuring the user's respiratory flow and their use of the device. The inhaler connects to a smartphone app that shows the data from the inhaler on your phone. The device is available on the US market.

9. First Drug Capable of Reducing the Progression of Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's disease is one of the most debilitating and difficult conditions to deal with, with no current drugs being able to improve patients' memory loss and related symptoms. Fortunately, this soon may change, as the first-ever treatment of Alzheimer's clinically proven in trials to improve memory and increase patients' independence and functionality may soon get FDA approval.

In October of 2019, a drug called Aducanumab was admitted for approval. The way the treatment works is by helping to remove amyloid plaques that build up in the brain of Alzheimer's patients and are known to contribute to the adverse symptoms of the disease.

10. A Novel Way to Mend Genetic Abnormalities

Researchers have established long ago that many of the most dangerous diseases on the planet, such as cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis, just to name a few, all have a significant genetic component. Well, soon we might be able to cure or minimize the risks of developing genetically-inherited diseases by the use of a novel gene-editing tool called 'prime editing'.

This incredible technology is being developed by MIT researchers, and the authors suggest that their method is capable of searching for the abnormal part of the genome and replacing each such section with a 'healthy' version of the gene sequences with an 89% accuracy.

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