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Wrinkles occur as part of the natural aging process, when the collagen and elastin in the connective tissue of the skin becomes weak and breaks down. Wrinkles around the neck are quite common because as we grow old, skin loses its elasticity and becomes thinner and drier, making it more susceptible to damage and wrinkles. The area around the neck is more vulnerable because it is naturally thinner and tends to reduce fat easily. Fatty matter and oily substances under the skin generally acts as a support to the skin; therefore, in the absence of fats and moisture under the skin, wrinkles start to appear more quickly.
However, besides aging some other factors also contribute to premature or early neck wrinkles which are given below:

Causes of Neck Wrinkle

• Dehydration
• Lack of Moisture
• Smoking
• Pollution
• Poor diet
• Over Exposure to the UV Sun’s rays
• Unhealthy Lifestyle

Neck wrinkles are quite annoying even many people wear turtleneck or scarves all through the year to hide wrinkles in neck. There are several natural ways to remove wrinkles in the neck area. Let's have a look on natural remedies to remove neck wrinkles at home.


10 Home Remedies to Cure Neck Wrinkles
1. Aloe Vera and Vitamin E Oil

The aloe vera plant contains malic acid that helps reduce wrinkles by improving the elasticity of your skin. Vitamin E is essential for youthful and wrinkle free skin. Make a mixture by mixing one teaspoon of aloe vera gel with contents of one Vitamin E capsule. Apply this mixture on your clean neck for at least for 20 minutes and then rinse off.

2. Sugar and Honey Scrub

Exfoliate your skin regularly to reduce neck wrinkles. Exfoliation once a week will be enough to remove the dead skin cells that prevent efficient absorption of moisturizers to keep your skin well hydrated. You can make a a homemade scrub by mixing little sugar with some honey to make a paste that you can spread on the neck. Apply on the neck and spread in circular motions using your fingertips. Sugar scrubs the dead skin cells from neck while the honey softens and hydrates your skin to help get rid of neck wrinkles.

3. Sugarcane and Turmeric Powder

The juicy pulp of sugarcane plant is considered to be a natural alpha hydroxy acid. Sugarcane is the main source of glycolic acid. It is a good ingredient to battle for signs of skin aging. Make a paste by mixing 1 teaspoon of sugarcane juice with half teaspoon of turmeric powder. Apply this paste on the wrinkles and let it dry before washing off with water.

4. Papaya and Olive oil

Make a paste by mixing 1 teaspoon of Papaya pulp with few drops of olive oil. Apply this paste on wrinkled skin. Leave for 15-20 minutes and then rinse off. Regular application of this paste will show you an excellent result within few days.

5. Glycerine, Egg white and Rose Water

Mixing glycerin, egg white and rose water makes one of the best home remedies for neck wrinkles. Take 1 teaspoon of glycerine,  tablespoon egg white and 1 teaspoon of rose water and mix them to make a fine paste. Now apply this paste on your clean neck to get rid of wrinkles.

6. Fuller’s earth, Rose water and Curd

A mixture of fuller’s earth, rose water and curd makes an excellent home remedy for neck wrinkles. Take 1 teaspoon of Fuller’s earth, 1 teaspoon of curd and enough rose water to make a thick paste. Apply this paste on your neck for 15-20 minutes and then rinse off with fresh water.

7. Ripe Banana and Flaxseed Oil

Ripe banana mash and flaxseed oil will help a lot to get rid of deep neck wrinkles. Take 1 tablespoon of ripe banana and mix with half tablespoon of Flaxseed oil. Apply this paste on your clean neck and leave for 20 minutes and finally wash off with fresh water.

8. Lemon juice and Olive oil

A mixture of lemon juice and olive oil has been shown excellent results in removing neck wrinkles.
Lemon juice is rich in citric acid that acts as a strong exfoliant and helps get rid of wrinkles. It also works as a deep cleansing agent and astringent that will help fade blemishes as well as wrinkles. Olive oil is a good source of antioxidants, like vitamins A and E, which fight skin-damaging free radicals and help a lot to get wrinkle free skin. Take equal quantities of lemon juice and olive oil and apply on your neck at least for 20 minutes and then rinse off.

9. Pineapple and Olive Oil

Take 1 tablespoon of pineapple pulp and mix with half teaspoon of olive oil. Apply this mixture on your clean neck for 15-20 minutes. This home remedy is equally good to minimize wrinkles and bags under the eyes.

10. Coconut Oil Massage

Massaging the neck in upward strokes with coconut oil, before going to bed is an excellent way to minimize the appearance of wrinkles. Coconut oil increases blood circulation and produces new skin cells, replacing old dry skin cells and giving the skin a new wrinkle free and healthy glow.


Some Preventions and Important Tips

(i)Avoid smoking because smoking not only damages lungs but also cause the skin to release enzymes that break down elastin and collagen, which leaves the skin around the neck prone to wrinkles and fine lines.
(ii)Protect your skin from pollution and UV rays of the sun. Before going out use a sunscreen lotion with good amount of sun protection factor (SPF).
(iii)Try to consume foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids because omega-3 fatty fatty acids help nourish skin and keep it youthful, helping to reduce wrinkles. Eat more fish specially salmon and other cold water fish because they contain good amount of omege-3 fatty acid.
(iv)Avoid being thirsty and drink lots of water throughout the day. Try to drink at least 8-10 glasses of water daily to prevent dehydration because dehydration makes your skin saggier and wrinkled.
(v)Before going to bed, don't forget to moisturize your skin with a good moisturizer containing, hydroxy acids, vitamin C, E and retinoids .

Combination skin is a skin type in which some parts of your face are dry or flaky, while the center part of your face, specially T-zone (forehead, nose, chin and area circling the mouth) is oily. A good skin cleanser for combination or normal skin not only cleans dirt particles but also remove excessive oil from certain areas and gives you smooth, flawless and glowing skin. Natural Cleansers for combination or normal skin are given below:


Best Cleansers For Combination or Normal Skin

1. Raw Honey


Raw honey is an excellent cleanser for combination or normal skin because honey gently removes dirt and impurities without stripping the skin of natural oils. In addition, natural antibacterial properties of raw honey helps a lot in reducing breakouts and prevent new acne. Apply some raw honey directly on face and neck and then massage in circular motion for 2-3 minutes. Let it stay for 10-15 minutes then rinse off with lukewarm water. Now apply a mixture of sugar and lemon juice into T-Zone (forehead, nose, chin and area circling the mouth) in circular motions. Leave for 2-3 minutes and then rinse off. Mixture of lemon and sugar not only remove impurities and extra oil but also keep the skin free from blackheads.

2. Cucumber

You can also use Cucumber as natural skin cleanser. Either rub one of its slice directly on skin or mash it and make a paste with lemon or lime juice. Then apply this mixture on face and neck by using circular motions on face and upward strokes on neck. Leave for about 5 minutes and then wash off.

3. Fat free or Low Fat Yogurt


Fat free or low fat yogurt is also one of the best natural skin cleanser because it not only removes dirt impurities but also helps a lot to give you blemish free skin. Take some low fat and unsweetened yogurt and by using your fingertips apply yogurt to skin, massaging it to loosen any dirt or make up. Leave for 5-10 minutes and then rinse off using lukewarm water.

Alternatively you can apply a mixture of lemon juice and yogurt by taking equal amounts and massage on your face paying special attention into the T-Zone areas. After 3-5 minutes, wash off with lukewarm water.

4. Raw Milk


Raw Milk with lots of natural nutrients is considered very effective for skin cleansing as compared to boiled milk because boiling dries many vital nutrients from milk that's why for skin cleansing, raw milk show more positive results. Take 1-2 tablespoons of raw milk, dip a small pad of cotton wool in this and rub on face in circular motions and use upward strokes on the neck area. Leave this on for 5-10 minutes then wash with cold water.

5. Carrot Juice


Carrot juice rich in antioxidants, minerals, Vitamins A and C acts as an excellent cleanser for combination or normal skin. Apply some carrot juice on your face in circulation motion. Leave for few minutes and then wash off. Carrot juice not only naturally cleanse your skin but also improves your skin tone. In addition, carrot juice keeps your skin blemish free, reduces large skin pores and helps a lot to tighten the loose and saggy skin.

Sensitive skin is more prone to acne, allergy and rashes that's why selection of good facial mask is very important to give you fair glowing, fresh and youthful skin. Best Facial masks for sensitive skin are given below:

Best Facial Masks For Sensitive Skin

1. Banana, Milk Powder and Honey

Take 1/4 banana, 1 teaspoon milk powder and 1 teaspoon honey. Mix them well and apply on face and neck. Massage for 2-3 minutes and leave for 10-15 minutes. Finally rinse off with lukewarm water and pat dry your skin soft and clean towel.

2. Strawberry, Sour Cream and Honey

Take 3-4 strawberries and mash them with help of fork. Mix with 1 tablespoon of sour cream and 1 teaspoon of honey. Now apply this mask on your face and neck and leave for 10-15 minutes then rinse off with lukewarm warm and pat dry your skin.

3. Yogurt, Oatmeal and Rosewater

Take 1/2 cup natural yogurt, 1/4 cup oatmeal and 1 Tablespoon of Rosewater. Mix them well to form a thick and smooth paste. Now apply this on face and neck and leave for 10-15 minutes then rinse off with lukewarm water.

4. Oatmeal and Egg Yolk

Take 1/2 cup of finely ground oatmeal and mix with one egg yolk to form a thick paste. Now apply this paste on clean skin and gently massage for 2-3 minutes. Leave the mixture for 10-15 minutes and then rinse off with lukewarm water and pat dry your skin with help of soft towel.

Some Precautions and Important Tips

(i) First of all before applying any facial mask, clean your face and neck with fresh water. and remove all cosmetics, creams, lotions even everything. For this purpose use a non abrasive and good quality beauty soap. After washing your face, pat dry your skin.
(ii) For good absorption, It is much better to take a hot shower or a steam bath to clean and open up your skin pores.
(iii) Before applying any facial mask, first take a Patch Test on little area of your skin and wait for 10 to 15 minutes if it creates itching or allergic effect then immediately remove it from skin and avoid this mask.
(iv) When you apply any facial mask, you shouldn't leave it on any longer than instructed. After recommended time period immediately remove it from your face.
(v) It is best to use a homemade facial mask immediately after you make it. However, if you have extra, you can keep most of these facial masks in the refrigerator for up to a week. But for best results always use freshly prepared facial mask.

Orange is a delicious fruit containing lots of health and beauty benefits. Not only the fruit juice, its pulp even peel is also very beneficial to bring a radiant glow on your skin. Being a rich source of Vitamin C and many other anti-oxidants, orange is very helpful to fight against skin damaging free radicals. In addition, orange also contains a good amount of citric acid that gently exfoliates your skin and brightens your complexion.
Orange juice as well as orange peel powder is used in various facial masks and packs. Let's have a look on some best orange fruit masks for fair, glowing and flawless skin.

7 Best Orange Fruit Face Masks and Packs
1. Orange Mask for Fair and Silky Smooth Skin

To make orange fruit mask for fair and silky smooth skin you need the following ingredients:

Ingredients:

• Fresh Orange Juice : 2 tablespoons or 3 mashed orange slices
• Fresh Milk cream : 2  tablespoon
• Orange Peel Powder : 1 tablespoon

Method:

Mix all the ingredients and apply this mask on your face and neck. Massage for 2-3 minutes and then leave for 20-30 minutes. Now wash your face and neck with lukewarm water and finally pat dry with soft towel. You will feel an instant glow and smoothness in your skin. For best results apply this mask twice per week.

2. Orange Mask for Fair Glowing Skin

This orange fruit mask along some other ingredients will help a lot to get fair, glowing and white skin. To prepare this mask at home you need the following ingredients.

Ingredients

• Orange peel powder :  2 table spoons                                          
• Lemon Juice  :        2 table spoons                      
• Yogurt :             1 tablespoon                        
• Turmeric            Powder : ¼ tea spoon (or just a pinch)

Method:

Mix the orange peel, turmeric powder, lemon juice and yogurt apply this mask on face and neck. Massage with the paste and leave it on the face for 30 minutes or till it dries up. Now wash with lukewarm water and pat dry your skin. For better results apply this mask twice a week.

3. Orange Skin Whitening Facial Mask

To make this skin whitening mask you need the following ingredients:

Ingredients:

• Orange juice: 2 tablespoons
• Orange Peel Powder : 2 tablespoons
• Milk Powder : 2 tablespoon
• Water :  Enough to make a thick paste

Method:

Mix all the ingredients and apply this mask on your face and neck. Let it stay for 20-30 minutes or wait until it dries up. Now wash with fresh water and pat dry your skin. For better results apply this mask twice a week.

4. Orange Peel Powder Face Pack for Sun Tan Dark Skin

To make this mask you need the following ingredients:

Ingredients:

• Orange peel powder : 1 tablespoon
• Sandalwood powder : 1 tablespoon
• Lemon juice : 1/2 tablespoon
• Milk : 2 tablespoon

Method:

Mix all the ingredients and apply on sun tanned dark sin for 20-30 minutes. When it dries up, remove this by gentle scrubbing and finally rinse off with fresh water. this is one of the best pack for sun tanned dark skin and by removing the sun tanned darkness it gives you an even skin tone with glowing complexion. Apply this 2-3 times per week.

5. Orange Pack for Acne Scars and Blemish Free Skin

To make this mask you need the following ingredients:

Ingredients:

•  Freshly squeezed orange juice : 2 tablespoons
•  Lime juice  : 2 tablespoons
•  Honey :     1 teaspoon

 Method:

Mix all the ingredients and apply on the affected areas. Leave for 15-20 minutes and then rinse off with lukewarm water. This pack will really help in clearing acne scars give  you smooth blemish-free skin.

6. Orange Mask for Acne Free Skin

To make this mask you require following ingredients:

Ingredients:

• Orange peel powder : 2 teaspoons
• Oatmeal  : 1 teaspoon
• Baking soda : 1 teaspoon
• Water   : Enough to make thick paste   

Method:

Mix all the above ingredients with enough quantity of water until a thick paste is formed. Using clean fingertips, massage a thick coat of the mixture to your face in a gentle circular motion. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes. Rinse your face with cold water, and pat dry with soft and clean towel. If your skin looks dry you can apply some olive oil for 10-15 minutes and then splash your face with fresh water. Again pat dry with soft towel This is one of the best natural mask for acne and pimple free skin.

7. Orange Peel Deep Skin Cleansing Mask

This Orange peel mask not only deeply cleanse your skin but also absorbs excess oil or sebum from oily skin and will give you fresh and glowing skin. To make this mask you need the following ingredients:

Ingredients:

• Orange peel powder : 2 teaspoons
• Milk : 1 teaspoon
• Coconut oil : 1 teaspoon

Method:

Mix all the ingredients to make a thick paste. Now steam your face to open up your pores. Apply the mixture onto your face using clean finger tips in a circular motion. Let it stay for 15-20 minutes. After this gently rinse your face thoroughly and pat dry with a clean and soft towel.


 Some Preventions and Important Tips:

• (i) Always apply mask or pack on clean and dirt free skin. Use a mild soap to wash your skin and pat dry before applying any pack or mask.
• (ii) If you have sensitive skin then first make a patch test on any area of your skin. If it cause any allergic reaction then immediately remove this mask and wash your skin with fresh water.
• (iii) If you are allergic to any ingredient of any mask or pack, then don't use that mask or pack.
• (iv) Don't smile or talk with the face mask on. This will stretch your skin around the mouth and eyes and can cause wrinkles to form.

Avocado contains lots of health and beauty benefits. Due to several skin benefits, avocado is used in various skin masks. Avocado mask reaches the deepest layers of the epidermis and gives elasticity even to the driest skin. High contents of Vitamin C in avocado helps build collagen which keeps your skin strong and elastic and prevents premature aging by reducing the formation of wrinkles. Here we have a collection of best avocado masks to solve various skin problems even at home.

10 Best Avocado Face Masks For Beautiful Skin

1. Avocado Mask To Whiten Dark Skin

Avocado mask along with yogurt and lemon juice is highly beneficial in getting rid of dark skin. This mask not only deeply nourish skin but also lighten skin tone and helps a lot to get fair glowing skin.

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons of Avocado pulp
• 1 Tablespoon of yogurt
• 1 Tablespoon of lemon juice

Instructions

Mix all the ingredients in a bowel to make a thick and smooth paste. Apply this paste on your clean face and neck for 15-20 minutes and then rinse off with lukewarm water.

2. Avocado Mask For Glowing Skin

Avocado mask along with honey is very helpful to create a natural glow in your skin. In addition to bring a natural glow, this mask is also very helpful for deep moisturization of dull, rough and dry skin.

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons of Ripe avocado
• 1 Tablespoon of honey

Instructions

Mash up the avocado with a fork and stir in the honey until it turns into a paste. Once done apply it to your skin and leave it on for 15- 20 minutes. Finally wash off with lukewarm water and pat your face dry with a soft and clean towel.

3. Avocado Mask To Solve Acne Problem

Avocado mask along with honey and cinnamon is considered very effective to cure acne problem. This mask not only helps in getting rid of acne problem but also deeply nourish your skin and also helps a lot to get soft and smooth skin.

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons of mashed avocado pulp
• 2 Tablespoons of honey
• 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon powder

Instructions

Mix above ingredients and apply on your clean face and neck for 15-20 minutes and then rinse off with lukewarm water. Finally pat dry your skin.


4.  Avocado Mask For Oil Free and Fair Skin

Avocado mask along with egg white and lemon juice deeply cleanse skin, reduces skin oil and helps a lot to get a fresh and fair skin.

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons of avocado pulp
• 1 Egg white
• 1 Tablespoon of lemon juice

Instruction

Mix above ingredients in a bowel and apply this mask of your clean face and neck for about 15-20 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water and pat dry your skin.

5. Avocado Mask For Oily and Greasy Skin

Avocado mask along with clay is highly beneficial to maintain the natural skin oil balance. If you have an oily and greasy skin, you can apply this mask to remove excess oil.

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons of avocado pulp
• 1 Tablespoon of natural clay
• 1/4 teaspoon of tangerine essential oil

Instructions

Mix above ingredients to make a smooth paste and then apply this paste to your clean face and neck. Leave for 15-20 minutes and then rinse off with lukewarm water.


6. Avocado Mask For Dry Skin

This is an amazing mask for dry, peeling and scaling skin. The avocado and coconut oil deeply moisture the skin, while the honey helps to heal any chafed or raw areas.

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons of Ripe Avocado
• 2 Tablespoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

Mix all the ingredients and apply to your face and neck, avoiding your eyes, and leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Wipe your skin clean with a damp cloth, or rinse your face with lukewarm water and pat dry your skin with clean and soft cloth.


7. Avocado Mask For Skin Exfoliation

Avocado mask along with banana, olive oil, and orange juice naturally exfoliates skin by removing dead skin cells, deeply moisturize skin and fight against wrinkles and age spots.

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon avocado pulp
• 1 Tablespoon banana pulp
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon orange juice

Instructions

Mix all the ingredients and apply to your clean and damp face and neck avoiding eye areas. Leave this on for 15-20 minutes and then rinse off with lukewarm water.

8. Avocado Mask For Skin Moisturization

Avocado mask along with honey and egg yolk not only nourish and moisturize the skin but also lighten skin tone and slow down aging process.

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons of avocado pulp
• 2 Tablespoons of honey
• 1 Egg yolk

Instructions

Mix above ingredients in a bowel and evenly apply this mask on your face and neck. Leave this on for 15-20 minutes and then  rinse off with lukewarm water and pat dry your skin.

9. Avocado Mask To Shrink Large or Open Skin Pores

This homemade face mask of avocado along with honey, yogurt and cucumber is very helpful in reducing the appearance of large or open skin pores.

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons of mashed avocado
• 2 Tablespoons of mashed cucumber
• 1 Tablespoon of yogurt
• 1 Tablespoon of honey

Instructions

Mix above ingredients and apply this smooth paste of your clean face and neck. Leave this on for 15-20 minutes and then wash off with lukewarm water.

10. Avocado Mask To Remove Skin Wrinkles and Age Spots

This mask not only helps in reducing the appearance of skin wrinkles and age spots but also also shrinks large skin pores, tighten saggy facial skin and deeply moisturize the skin.

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons of Avocado Pulp
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Almond Oil
• 1/2 teaspoon of Rose Oil

Instructions

Mix all the ingredients and apply to your clean face and neck for 15-20 minutes and then rinse off with lukewarm water.

Some Important Tips For Avocado Masks

(i) First of all clean your face with mild soap and water to remove dirt particles.
(ii) Before applying any face mask first make a patch test on small area of your skin, wait for few minutes. If it create any allergic effect then immediately rinse off with fresh water.
(iii) Always use a freshly prepared mask. If you have some extra mask material you can store this in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
(iv) For best results apply any mask at least once per week.