Beauty Denominator

Women have always used natural, organic, herbal skin care products on their skin. They have made their own for years and you can find many recipes on the internet or check your local bookstores, but the shelf life is much shorter than synthetically produced ones that have preservatives included and just because it’s natural doesn’t mean it can’t harm your skin when it starts to break down. So you need to use caution and there are a lot of natural products being produced by companies that are not 100% natural. Some are produced with natural preservatives, but like the homemade produced products they have a much shorter shelf life and cost is higher.

When women became more active in the outside working world they became more dependent on the simpler forms of manufactured skin beauty care products. Now we see more people going back to the natural organic preparations that our fore mothers used. However before making your own natural, organic, herbal skin care products be sure that you know your skin type and if you live in really hot, humid climates you will want to use oil free products. Make sure that you know the application and uses for these natural skin care products. Any product regardless if it’s synthetic or natural can be useless if not used properly.

Organic products are skin friendly and inexpensive to make and can help to prevent some skin disorders like psoriasis and eczema if you know the proper applications. You can have younger, healthier skin for a long time. Invest in a book of organic recipes and make sure you know which organic fruits and vegetables are good for each condition or type of skin. Cucumbers, turmeric, ginger, papaya, and apple have a very refreshing and vitalizing effect on your skin. Some essential and herbal oils, are known for their moisturizing and antiseptic properties.

People have indulged in milk baths for years and it possesses good cleansing properties. Ground oatmeal and milk combined make a good cleanser and most skin care companies have a milk skin care line. Ground oatmeal is really good for oily skin and is utilized in many organic skin care regimens. When making organic facial masks the use of ground oatmeal can be combined with any of these ingredients milk, egg, fruits, and honey. Sounds like a great breakfast.

Wheat germ and wheat germ oil are often used in organic skin care procedures. It’s rich in vitamin E and is known for its moisturizing and exfoliation properties. Wheat germ, combined with other organic materials, is used in preparing facial masks for normal and dry skin types.

Yogurt and sour cream are also popular for their exfoliation and moisturizing properties. Organic honey is widely used and helps in the retention of moisture also making the skin glow. Rose water and lavender are popular as toners.

Using combinations of various organic materials that complement and enhance each other’s effectiveness can help to over-ride any harmful effects that may form them. We have always known about the Aloe plant and the use of aloe vera for it’s healing and soothing qualities on the skin from sunburns and cuts. I use to always keep a plant and would use the fresh aloe vera because it’s a great natural hydrant for your skin.

Dandelion, lime flowers, chamomile, and rosemary herbs, are known to possess cleansing properties. They are most effective when combined with other herbs like tea. Tea also plays a role in herbal skin care. Tea extracts have been used for treatment of skin that has been damaged by UV radiation. Green tea is very popular and has many claims to it’s credit for the cure all of weight loss and anything else that ails you. I have taken the green tea supplements before.

Oils prepared from herbal extracts, like tea tree oil, lavender oil, borage oil( also known as starflower oil and primrose oil are popular oils used in herbal skin care. Shower gels use the oil that is extracted from fruits such as melon, banana, and apples as a hydrating mix. Other herbal skin care remedies include aromatherapy and homeopathic treatments.

You should always eat healthy and avoid oily foods and drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. A good way to stay hydrated is to add 1/4 teaspoon unprocessed sea salt to a quart of water, I use distilled. A regular exercise program or walking is good plus cleanliness of the body to help promote that beautiful skin.