How To Make An Anti-Aging Apple Mask

This anti-aging apple mask will allow you to get the most out of the skin benefits of apples and honey.

Reviewed and approved by the doctor Karla Henríquez.

Written by Carolina Betancourth

Last update: 26 May, 2022

Our skin changes over the course of the years and tends to reflect our age. Additionally, when we reach certain stages in life, it’s normal for expression lines or wrinkles to appear. Today, we will explain how to make an anti-aging apple mask at home to fight these signs of aging.

Important advancements are happening in the cosmetic and medical industry with respect to preventing and reducing signs of aging. The majority of people are trying to look younger, longer.

The big problem with this is in modern times, we must deal with environmental pollution, UV rays, sedentary lifestyles, along with other factors which speed up the aging process for the skin and body.  Unfortunately, this causes individuals to experience the signs of aging at an earlier age.

In an attempt to reduce the impact of free radicals and other agents that have negative effects on skin, beauty experts now recommend taking special care of skin every day. We need to provide certain nutrients the skin needs to regenerate and stay looking youthful.

Additionally, we can combat aging by using anti-wrinkle or anti-aging creams. These typically contain concentrated active ingredients that can repair and nourish skin. However, these commercial products are generally very costly and out of reach for many people.

The good news is that there are natural ingredients that are available to most everyone.  They can be used to prepare homemade anti-aging treatments.  We’re talking about the ever-common fruit, the apple, which is rich in antioxidants and other compounds that benefit the skin. You can easily prepare a homemade anti-aging apple mask that will help you get those years back on your skin.

Apple’s benefits for skin

There are different varieties of apples throughout the world, the majority of which are similar in their amount of nutrients.

Many diets recommend incorporating apples as they are great for the skin and body. Also, they contain high levels of free-radical fighting vitamin C, beta-carotene, and antioxidants. As a result, apples can help block free radicals, molecules that interrupt cellular function.

Internally, apples provide fiber, which is a necessary compound for good digestion and promoting intestinal movement. It also contains pectin, a carbohydrate that improves intestinal function, eliminating toxins that are responsible for cutaneous problems.

Its primary skin benefits are attributed to its malic acid and tartaric acid.  These two active ingredients help get rid of accumulated dead skin cells, primarily on the face.
Malic acid is present in considerable amounts in acidic apples and, to a lesser extent, in wine, cider, and other fruits.

Tartaric acid is also found in apples as well as in certain wines.

Anti-aging apple mask

Thanks to its compounds and active substances, the apple is the perfect fruit for making masks to repair and nourish mistreated faces.

This anti-aging apple mask is easy to prepare and is intended to take maximum advantage of the antioxidants, moisturizers, diuretics and vitamin E in apples.  Consequently, it’s perfect for reducing signs of aging.

Ingredients

• 1 green apple, diced
• 1 Tbsp. honey (25 grams)
• 2 Tbsp. milk (30 mL)

Directions

• First, place the apple and milk in a blender and mix until texture is even.
• Then, add the honey and stir well to mix.
• Before applying the mask to your face, neck, and chest, it is very important that you use makeup remover or a cleanser to make sure that your skin has no more makeup or dirt on it.
• Once your skin is clean and fresh, apply a good amount of the paste uniformly from your chest up to your forehead.
• Be careful to avoid your eyes.  This should not come into contact with any area near your eyes as it could cause irritation.  To prevent this, place a few cucumber or potato slices over your eyes.
• Lastly, allow the mask to set for 20 minutes, then rinse with cool or lukewarm water.

Remember, this is best done at night before going to bed because it will allow for the nutritional properties to fully absorb and take effect overnight.