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Home Made Facial Cleansers
Choosing the right facial cleanser to meet your needs and your skin type can be difficult. There are many different products on the market, all offering different features and results. You can buy facial cleansers at the grocery store, pharmacy, online, from your esthetician, or from beauty stores. Many of them tend to be expensive, and good for only a few uses, and others sometimes suggest that they can do more than they really can for your skin. Fortunately, it’s incredibly easy to make your own natural facial cleanser. It’s important when you are starting out in making your own natural facial cleanser to have a basic comprehension of a few major ingredients that you’ll need to make decisions about. A great starting point for your cleanser is acids, and particularly alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs). They can benefit the skin by helping to peel away dead layers of skin cells. These acids can be found in grapes, oranges, lemons, cranberries, milk and vinegar. Other ingredients that you can utilize include: plain yogurt, green tea, honey, oatmeal, and essential oils. Of course, what you choose to incorporate into your cleanser depends on the desired effect, whether it be to soothe your skin, exfoliate your ...- Bookmark :
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Your Skin Loves Oatmeal
Never throw oatmeal out again. Some people find oatmeal bland, or something that the doctor suggested that you bought out and forgot about. Others like it for breakfast but only when loaded up with lots of cream and sugar. Little do most people know, oatmeal has many uses to help you save money, get creative, and healthier. People typically think of instant oatmeal when they think of oatmeal. Instant oatmeal is pre-cooked and is usually sweetened with added flavors. Rolled oats are somewhat common and they are steamed, flattened and lightly toasted. The healthiest type of oatmeal is made from whole-grain, steel-cut oats, also known as coarse-cut or Irish oats, because they retain more of the nutritious bran layer. Nutritionists suggest purchasing unsweetened oatmeal, and adding a touch of honey, maple syrup, agave or other flavoring. Oats are an excellent source of fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, thiamine, iron, beta-glucan and the antioxidants known as avenanthramides. Beta-glucan may help blood sugar levels, while avenanthramides may help promote healthy circulation. Oatmeal is also thought to aid in reducing cholesterol levels and it may boost the immune system. Check out these home remedies and other uses for oatmeal: * Oatmeal has been known to be a natural ...- Bookmark :
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The Hard Facts on Organic Face Cream
When it comes to choosing between an organic face cream and a regular organic face cream, it would seem as though the obvious greener choice would be to go for the organic version of the product. Why not help the environment by purchasing, supporting and using an all-natural product while looking better too? The very word organic suggests purity and a solid product. Unfortunately, when it comes to organic face cream, the industry is surprisingly unregulated. Therefore, consumers have to be extra careful about which products they are purchasing. An organic face cream that lives up to its claims can be a satisfying purchase. The positive effects from using natural ingredients on your body and your skin are bountiful. Not to mention you can avoid all of the unnatural and synthetic chemicals that inorganic products use. By purchasing organic products from reputable companies, the consumer can trust that the products were not tested on animals, which is the often used in the health and beauty industry. Countless natural ingredients from all parts of the world have been used for thousands of years, and have maintained reputations for providing certain benefits. These natural ingredients are increasing in popularity and public awareness for their ...- Bookmark :
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Make Your Own Oatmeal Soap
Making soap out of oatmeal is a fun arts and crafts project for all ages, whether it be with friends, your kids, or even at a relaxing party. It’s a fun time to make a delicious smelling soap that will provide great benefits for your skin and is an all around terrific beauty treatment. Oatmeal can do wonders for your skin. The Ancient Greeks and Romans used oat baths for their skin treatment. Oatmeal helps to nourish and protect the skin while acting as a light exfoliant. It’s also a good way to relieve itching from dry skin or bug bites. As one of the few natural ingredients recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, oatmeal makes a great addition to homemade soaps. The simple process behind making oatmeal soap. This recipe is a simplified introduction to making oatmeal soap, but be aware that it isn’t entirely a made from scratch recipe. This oatmeal soap recipe makes a wonderful handmade gift, especially if you can use a creative mold. Gather the following supplies: * 1 large bar of soap, preferably a mild cleanser * 1 large microwave safe bowl * 1 soap mold or decorative muffin tin * 1 knife * 3 tablespoons of oatmeal * 4 tablespoons water * Microwave Instructions for ...- Bookmark :
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How to Keep Your Teeth Healthy and White Naturally
Flossing and brushing regularly are the first steps to keeping your teeth healthy. There is no substitute for that basic regimen, but there are things you can do to augment it. Here are some tips on keeping your teeth healthy and white using natural materials and methods. 1. Use commercial, natural toothpastes. If you are concerned about the chemicals in conventional toothpaste, there are a lot of natural alternatives on the market. Look for toothpastes free from sodium lauryl/laureth sulfate. There are also natural whitening toothpastes. 2. Neem oil is a natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal that promotes healthy gums and teeth. You can mix a drop or two of neem oil with a tablespoon of baking soda to make your own toothpaste. (You can add a drop of peppermint or cinnamon essential oil to improve the taste.) Shake well to combine. Or, you can buy a commercial toothpaste containing neem. Still another choice is to add neem oil to your commercial toothpaste. 3. Tea tree oil is also anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, making it good for your teeth. Use it as you would neem oil. 4. Dip your toothbrush in hydrogen peroxide and brush your teeth with it. Do this right after you brush your ...- Bookmark :
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