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3 Natural Remedies for Sagging Skin

beauty, Wellness

Ladieeeees (and gents)! There is something to be said for people who age with grace and steer clear of the surgical methods of preserving youth. But, lets be real. Nobody likes looking in the mirror and seeing their beautiful skin migrate south for the winter (and by winter, I mean forever). So, I set out on a mission to find natural solutions to this very real problem. Here are 3 natural ways to help fight off the saggies:

1. LEMON. Lemons are rich in vitamin c, which helps boost collagen production in the body. What does that mean? It helps restore elasticity to your skin. Lemons are also astringent so they tighten your skin and reduce wrinkles.

How to: Juice a whole lemon and rub it on your face and neck. Leave it in for 5-10 minutes and then rinse your face with warm water. Follow up with your favorite moisturizer.

2. EGG WHITE MASK. This trick has been around for-everrrr. My grandma used to do it all the time. I’m Argentinean and everyone in my family still does it here in America and in Argentina. Egg whites also stimulate the production of collagen and are a natural astringent.

How to: Whisk one to two egg whites until foamy. Apply to your face and neck. Leave on for 20 minutes then rinse off with cool water (the cool water will close your pores).

3. CUCUMBER. Cucumbers are a natural skin toner!

How to: Juice a cucumber. Apply the juice to your face and leave it on until it dries. Then, rinse with cool water et voila.

Morning Detox Elixir

Detox, Recipes

Say hello to your all natural, super clean morning detox elixir. I drink this shot every other morning, first thing in the morning. It’s the perfect way to jumpstart your health. It’ll also jumpstart your senses (it’s strong, but so worth it). It’s also super duper helpful if you are feeling under the weather (hello, flu season)

Ingredients:

1 tsp. Organic, Raw Apple Cider Vinegar (I use Bragg’s Raw-Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar)

1 small lemon, peeled

1/2 inch ginger, peeled

Cayenne Pepper (amount is up to you. I use around 1/2 tsp.)

A bit of water (amount is up to you depending on how strong you want the drink)

Blender or a NutriBullet

Directions: Toss the peeled lemon, apple cider vinegar, ginger and water into your blender. Blend for approx. 30 seconds. Once it’s blended, add the cayenne pepper and drink to your health!

Benefits of each ingredient:

Apple Cider Vinegar: ACV is high in acetic acid, which is great for you. Here’s why: The acetic acid suppresses your appetite, increases your metabolism and reduces water retention. Scientists also theorize that ACV interferes with the body’s digestion of starch, which means fewer calories enter the bloodstream. It also lowers blood sugar, soothes a sore throat (great for if you feel a cold coming on!), lowers cholesterol, prevents indigestion and clears a stuffy nose.

Lemons are an alkalizing power food! They taste acidic, but have alkalizing properties which help restore balance to your pH system. They are also rich in vitamin C and flavonoids which work against infections like colds and the flu and they neutralize free radicals that make you age poorly. Lemons are skin brighteners – My skin has gotten so much brighter since drinking this elixir.

Ginger reduces pain and inflammation. It has a warming effect and stimulates circulation. It also inhibits rhinovirus, which can cause the common cold; Ginger reduces gas and painful spasms, prevents nausea and is an immune booster.

Cayenne Pepper is a circulatory stimulant (it works by heating the body so that the natural detoxification process is streamlined). It’s a metabolic booster & decreases appetite in addition to being an anti cold & flu agent, having anti-fungal properties and is a digestive aid. It eases upset stomach, sore throats, coughs and prevents migraines.