Claims like “you’ll never need makeup again” or that a homemade mixture can give you “glass-like skin” and remove wrinkles are usually exaggerated. No simple kitchen mixture can permanently erase wrinkles or replace makeup, but some skincare ingredients can help skin look smoother, brighter, and more hydrated.
Common ingredients people use in DIY skincare include things like:
- Honey: a humectant that can help skin feel moisturized.
- Aloe vera: may soothe and hydrate some skin types.
However:
- Wrinkles are a normal part of aging and are influenced by genetics, sun exposure, and collagen changes.
- DIY mixtures can sometimes cause irritation, allergies, or breakouts.
- Lemon juice, baking soda, toothpaste, and harsh scrubs are especially risky for facial skin.
For a more evidence-based “glass skin” routine:
- Use daily sunscreen (SPF 30+) to protect collagen.
- Use a gentle cleanser and moisturizer.
- Consider proven ingredients such as retinoids/retinol (if suitable for your skin), vitamin C, or niacinamide.
- Avoid over-exfoliating.
If you share the two ingredients your grandma mixes, I can tell you whether the recipe is safe and what it may actually do for skin.
