There has been quite a bit of research in regards to the benefits of herbal remedies and the various vitamins and nutrients yet to be discovered in plants. Natural remedies have been used for ages to fight disease and improve body functions. They have also been shown to premature aging and help individuals maintain body health.

Lemon juice helps take stains off of fingernails. About once a week you should squeeze fresh lemon in to a container and swirl your fingers around about 5 minutes, rinse, and pat dry. Finally you should apply a moisturizer to restore and protect your nails.

Use bananas as a thrifty facial mask. Simply peel and mash half of a ripe banana and apply to a clean damp face. Leave in place for 15 minutes and rinse well with warm water, followed by a pat dry. It is suggested that you do this once a week. The potassium and vitamin A in bananas restore your face’s moisture and improves elasticity, plus its an inexpensive alternative to $50 cream!

Kick your odor eaters for a less expensive way to freshen feet without the hefty price tag. You can use baking soda for a footbath to restore the pH level of your skin. Find a container to soak your feet in a mix of 2 gallons of warm water and ½ cup of baking soda for 10 to 15 minutes and rinse, pat dry and moisturize to keep your feet smelling fresh and feeling nice.
Another simple cure to ragged, tough or chronically torn cuticles is wheat germ oil that contains B vitamins, vitamin E, essential fatty acids, and protein. Rub ¼ teaspoon onto your nails and cuticles each evening. If you have trouble locating wheat germ oil you can go to your local natural food store.

Papayas that are not ripe contain papain that is an enzyme that contains antioxidants like vitamin C. The substances in papain helps repair the damage of free radicals that causes the look of premature aging while gently getting rid of dead skin cells and promoting the growth of new cells. Once a week simply mash 2 tablespoons of papaya that is not ripe and massage it into your face and let set for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water and pat dry. Sure beats paying an arm and a leg for expensive anti-aging creams.

Everyone hates facial blemishes. Strawberries contain salicylic acid that is found in many over-the-counter acne medications that helps rid your skin on dead cells that clog pores and vitamin C which helps kill bacteria that causes irritation and infection in blemishes. To use strawberries to fight your facial problems, remove the stems and mash 6-8, gently massage this paste into your clean damp face. Rinse well with warm water and pat dry.