The appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin is a common occurrence with age. However, nowadays, skin begins to age prematurely due to nutritional deficiencies in the diet, stress, and environmental pollution. If you are facing this issue, you do not necessarily need to use expensive cosmetic products or undergo Botox procedures.
This article presents a way to prepare a natural collagen serum at home, which can be made using flaxseed, which contains omega-3 and is kept in our kitchen. Flaxseed is a treasure trove of fatty acids and antioxidants that help strengthen natural collagen in the skin.
When one teaspoon of aloe vera gel, Vitamin E, and almond oil is added to the flax gel, a magical collagen serum is created that can help firm sagging skin and reduce wrinkles. When applied three times a week, skin aged 45 can look as fresh and radiant as it did at 25.
The following ingredients are needed for preparation: 2 tablespoons of flaxseeds, 1 cup of water, almond oil, 1 tablespoon of fresh aloe vera gel (or pure store-bought gel), and oil from 1 Vitamin E capsule (this is the secret ingredient for restoring the skin barrier).
In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of water together with 2 tablespoons of flaxseeds to a boil over medium heat for 5–7 minutes. When the water starts forming a white foamy layer and turns into a sticky gel, turn off the heat.
It is necessary to immediately strain the hot gel through cheesecloth or a sieve into a bowl so that it does not thicken upon cooling. Then, 1 teaspoon of aloe vera gel and the oil from one Vitamin E capsule are added to this flax gel, mixing the mixture thoroughly.
After washing and drying the face thoroughly, the mask should be applied to the face and neck, moving from bottom to top. It needs to be left to dry for 20–25 minutes until the skin feels tightened. After this, the face is rinsed with plain water and a moisturizing cream is applied. It is recommended to use this mixture three times a week.