Homemade wrinkle remover

Wrinkles are one of the most visible sign of aging. Therefore it is important that we get rid of them. There are several anti-aging creams that you can buy online which can help you with your wrinkles. But if you have the patience and time then you can make your own masks at home and use them on your skin. This will help you to save hundreds of dollars over a period of time.

We have several anti-wrinkle face masks that can be prepared at home on our blog. This time we have come with some new homemade masks remedies that you can use to get rid of wrinkles.

What causes wrinkles and sagging skin?

There are a few reasons why we get wrinkles. One reason is aging. As we age the production of the protein collagen reduces. This protein is necessary to prevent wrinkles and saggy skin. This is the reason we get wrinkles as we age.

Also the suns UV rays and other pollutants produce free radicals that damage the collagen in the skin. This results in fine lines and wrinkles.

Homemade wrinkle remover for face

We have for you five homemade wrinkle removers that you can use to get rid of your wrinkles.

1. Papaya and avocado face mask for firm skin

As we age sagginess in our skin increases. This makes the skin prone to wrinkles. Therefore you must strengthen the skin to prevent signs of aging. Papaya has mild amount of acidity which has a smoothing and firming effect on the skin. It also has the enzyme papain which is a great for skin complexion. 

For this mask you need 100 g of papaya, one teaspoon of honey, half avocado, 1 teaspoon of olive oil and 1 egg yolk. Puree the papaya and avocado. Then mix it with the other ingredients.

Now clean your face with a facial cleanser and apply this mask to your skin. Leave it for about 15 minutes. Wash your face with warm water and dry it with a paper towel.

2. Chocolate mask for dry skin

If you have dry skin then there are chances of you getting premature wrinkles. This is due to the fact that dry skin is prone to wrinkle formation. But don’t worry we have a chocolate mask for you to address this problem.

For this mask you need 1/3 cup dark, low-fat cocoa powder, 2 tablespoon cream, 1/4 cup runny honey and 2 tablespoons fine oatmeal. Take a clean bowl and simply mix all the ingredients. Do so to form a creamy paste.

Now cleanse your face with a facial cleanser of your choice. Apply this chocolate mask and leave it on for 15 minutes. Then use a paper towel to remove the mask. Finally wash of the residue with lukewarm water.

3. Avocado mask for dry skin

We have another mask for dry skin. Avocados contain unsaturated fats which can help you to retain the moisture of your skin. This will keep your dry skin moisturised and prevent wrinkle formation. They are also rich in the antioxidants Vitamin A and E. This mask will prevent your skin from aging.

​For this mask you need ½ ripe avocado, 1 egg white and 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice. Puree the avocado in a clean bowl. Add the lemon juice to this puree. This will prevent the avocado from discoloring. Finally mix the egg white.

As usual cleanse your face and then apply this mixture to your face. Leave this for 15 minutes. Then remove the mask with warm water and dry your face with a towel.

4. Anti-wrinkle face mask with carrots

Finally we have for you a face mask which will act directly on your wrinkles. Carrots are rich in Vitamin A and vitamin E. These two vitamins have antioxidant properties which will protect your face against premature aging. This carrot mask will also nourish your skin so that your face will look beautiful.

For this mask you will need 2 medium carrots, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, half tablespoon of organic lemon and 1 tablespoon of honey. To prepare the mask peel the carrots and scrape them into fine graters. Now steam the grated carrots. Mash the boiled carrots to a creamy pulp. Then mix the honey and olive oil. Finally mix a tablespoon of lemon juice. This is particularly helpful for oily skin. If your skin is dry then avoid adding lemon.

Cleanse your skin with your face wash and apply the anti-wrinkle carrot mask. Leave it for around 15 minutes. Wash your face with warm water and dry it with a soft towel.

5. Milk and oats mask

This is an ideal mask that we have. We call it ideal as it can be used on any skin type. Whether your skin is oily, dry or combination skin. This mask is good for cleansing impurities and getting rid of dead skin cells. This mixture of milk and oil will keep your skin hydrated and prevent wrinkles in the process.

Now oats are known to have antioxidant properties that will attack the free radicals in our skin. Milk is great for moisturizing and exfoliating the skin. Milk will also stimulate the production of collagen. The combination of both these items will make a great homemade wrinkle remover.

For this mask you need 2 tablespoon of oat flour and ½ cup of milk. Heat the milk till it boils. Then add oat flour to the boiling milk. Remove the mask from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.

Wash your face with cool water and cleanse it. Apply the mask to the skin of your face and neck. Clean your hands and massage the mask in circular motion. This will exfoliate the skin. Leave the mask for 15 minutes. Then clean it with warm water. For best results apply this mask three times a week.

You can try the above five masks and see which one works for you. Then you can use the one that works for you. For ideal results use the mask for twice a week. You will start to see results in two months’ time. If not then change the mask. And try a new one.  

How to prevent wrinkles?

Though our homemade wrinkle remover masks will help you get rid of your wrinkles, you can also take a few steps to prevent them or reduce them. As we have mentioned above you need to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful UV radiation. Use a good sunscreen when you move out of your house. Also use a good moisturizing cream to keep your skin moisturised.

In conclusion

Our masks though effective need time on your side as they have to be prepared. But they can help you to save money as you don’t have to buy expensive anti-aging creams. See which one works for you and use it as prescribed in our article.