Retinol is a popular ingredient used in numerous face cosmetics. It is an active form of vitamin A with a unique effect. It has anti-wrinkle properties, helps fight discoloration, acne, and even restores smoothness and elasticity to the skin. However, not everyone will like retinol, but they do not have to give up its rich properties. It is enough to reach for two ingredients from home cupboards to prepare a natural cosmetic with a similar effect.
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What ingredients are worth reaching for to work like retinol on the face? You can have them at home
If you want to achieve effects similar to those of retinol at home, reach for cucumber. This inconspicuous vegetable has many valuable properties that people of all ages and with all skin types will love. All because cucumber fantastically soothes irritations, brightens discolorations, as well as firms and moisturizes the skin. It also has an elasticizing effect and helps to eliminate acne. Aloe does the same. You can buy it at any pharmacy or drugstore to enjoy its excellent anti-inflammatory, soothing, moisturizing and regenerating properties at home. The TikTok user revealed how to use the unique properties of these two ingredients to work like retinol on skin.
Three-ingredient face mask. It brightens discolorations and deeply moisturizes the skin
A TikTok user from the @christy1obatoo profile shared a recipe for a homemade mask that brightens discoloration. The base of its composition is green cucumber and aloe vera, which are fantastic for all skin types. Just blend a piece of cucumber into a smooth mass, add a tablespoon of aloe vera and optionally a teaspoon of rose water. The finished mixture should be applied to a cleansed face for 15 minutes. After this time, wash the mask off with lukewarm water to perform further care steps. Mask based on aloe and cucumber should be used regularly once a week, but before the first use, you must do an allergy test. The cost of preparing such a homemade mask will be about PLN 2.
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