Who said that beauty couldn't be easy and inexpensive? The traditional trend is that the more expensive it is the better it must be. Nonsense. Create your own beauty at home.
Even companies that say their beauty products are organic or all natural are not always being totally honest with you. A product that contains natural oils may only contain a small percentage of the actual oil and a large percentage of fillers that can irritate skin.
One way to avoid the truth or near-truth of the beauty industry is to create your own natural beauty products. You'd be surprised to know that many modern cosmetics are a matter of chemical formulas in the lab. Just like with modern medicine and other chemical compounds, makeup began with the use of natural substances and scientists tried to go one better by using artificial formulations. Unfortunately, the result can often irritate your skin.
There's nothing wrong with starting over without preservatives. Natural beauty recipes use vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers as their base. Whatever you buy, try to stick with ones that have not been treated with weed killers or insect sprays. These chemicals could make their way into your beauty regimen.
1. Lemons - They are tart but true to your skin. Lemons can ease a sore throat and also lighten dark spots on the skin. As a natural astringent, it pulls impurities out of the skin. Half a lemon is all you need to rub away skin problems. Mix a bit of reduced lemon juice with water for a naturally lemon scented hair spray.
2. Roses - This flower is a symbol of romance and natural beauty. Rose petals in the bath help to soften and fragrance your skin. Check petals for any small insects before tossing them in your water. Rose water skin treatments are made of coconut milk and steeped rose petals.
3. Strawberries - They make the best shortcake and fruit glazes. The seeds are murder on your bridgework but great for removing dead skin. Combined with coarse salt and olive oil, strawberries and their seeds make a perfect natural exfoliant for the body.
4. Bananas - Cream one and use it as a beauty treatment. Bananas contain an important electrolyte in the body-potassium. Restore the moisture balance in your skin with a facial mask. Mix your creamed bananas with egg white and yogurt to create the mask.
5. Honey - Bees can appreciate this treatment. Natural honey contains antibacterial properties that are good for your skin. Create a facial mask by using raw honey and cooked oatmeal or honey and vinegar. Vinegar is also an astringent that works for oily skin. The oatmeal provides nourishment for dry skin.
Your kitchen and garden can add to your personal beauty. Avoid harmful chemicals by turning to wholesome fruits, vegetables, and plants to create beauty recipes to help your skin. - 15683
Even companies that say their beauty products are organic or all natural are not always being totally honest with you. A product that contains natural oils may only contain a small percentage of the actual oil and a large percentage of fillers that can irritate skin.
One way to avoid the truth or near-truth of the beauty industry is to create your own natural beauty products. You'd be surprised to know that many modern cosmetics are a matter of chemical formulas in the lab. Just like with modern medicine and other chemical compounds, makeup began with the use of natural substances and scientists tried to go one better by using artificial formulations. Unfortunately, the result can often irritate your skin.
There's nothing wrong with starting over without preservatives. Natural beauty recipes use vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers as their base. Whatever you buy, try to stick with ones that have not been treated with weed killers or insect sprays. These chemicals could make their way into your beauty regimen.
1. Lemons - They are tart but true to your skin. Lemons can ease a sore throat and also lighten dark spots on the skin. As a natural astringent, it pulls impurities out of the skin. Half a lemon is all you need to rub away skin problems. Mix a bit of reduced lemon juice with water for a naturally lemon scented hair spray.
2. Roses - This flower is a symbol of romance and natural beauty. Rose petals in the bath help to soften and fragrance your skin. Check petals for any small insects before tossing them in your water. Rose water skin treatments are made of coconut milk and steeped rose petals.
3. Strawberries - They make the best shortcake and fruit glazes. The seeds are murder on your bridgework but great for removing dead skin. Combined with coarse salt and olive oil, strawberries and their seeds make a perfect natural exfoliant for the body.
4. Bananas - Cream one and use it as a beauty treatment. Bananas contain an important electrolyte in the body-potassium. Restore the moisture balance in your skin with a facial mask. Mix your creamed bananas with egg white and yogurt to create the mask.
5. Honey - Bees can appreciate this treatment. Natural honey contains antibacterial properties that are good for your skin. Create a facial mask by using raw honey and cooked oatmeal or honey and vinegar. Vinegar is also an astringent that works for oily skin. The oatmeal provides nourishment for dry skin.
Your kitchen and garden can add to your personal beauty. Avoid harmful chemicals by turning to wholesome fruits, vegetables, and plants to create beauty recipes to help your skin. - 15683
About the Author:
Looking for more natural beauty tips? Marilyn Etzel, President of ME Naturally, LLC is dedicated to providing you with the tips you need to bring out your natural beauty at her Beauty Talk website.
