Alright, let?s face it: Unless you?re Benjamin Button or have access to a Back to the Future time machine, you?re going to age?not that that’s a bad thing (it sure beats the alternative). But thanks to the advanced formulas crafted from and perfected by the dermatologist and scientist gods, beauty products like retinols and chemical peels can help combat the fine lines, rough texture, and discoloration that comes with, well, being a living, breathing human. And while you?ve probably already flirted with a few retinol creams, oils, and serums by now (because there are currently, like, thousands flooding the market), have you ever considered taking matters into your own hands?or rather, your kitchen" Yes, we’re talking anti-aging DIYs, and yes, they actually work. MORE: StyleCaster Is Nominated for a 2017 Webby Award?and We Need Your Vote!
Hey, as much as we love the laboratory-made products in our medicine cabinets, we’d also be cool with ditching the monthly expense and making some shockingly effective anti-aging DIYs in the comfort of our homes. And though nothing can truly be as effective as retinol, a lot of the products in your fridge and pantry are actually incredibly effective at softening dry skin, plumping fine lines, and exfoliating blah, dull complexions, as long as you know what to use?and what to avoid.
Which is where Ava Shamban, MD, dermatologist and DIY aficionado, comes in. “DIYs have been used for centuries, most notabl...