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Natural Skin Care Brings Out Your Best

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

Affordable care- Natural skin care is absolutely affordable and just as mother nature intended-gentle as a dove with no added colorants, chemicals or abrasive agents. The list of natural ingredients is so long that all skin types are catered for from sensitive to oily. Gone are the days of expensive skin care product investments as you will be able to get the most luxurious ingredients on earth in your kitchen, garden, fridge or local health store.

Rooibos- The popularity of the South African Rooibos plant also known as Aspalathus linearis has grown at an incredible rate the last couple of years. Rooibos is best known for its anti-oxidant and soothing properties for successful treatment of conditions such as allergies, insomnia, colic but more specifically anti-aging solutions in the form of eye creams, cleansers and moisturizers.

Honey- Honey contains both antioxidants and anti-microbial’s assisting in soften, replenish and rejuvenate damaged and dry skin. Honey is absolutely great for treating pimples as impurities are removed from pores and overall skin. An endless list of natural honey toner, face mask, scrub and cleanser can be made with just a couple of cheap ingredients with honey of course as main ingredient.

Aloe Vera- There’s no better treatment for insect bites, sunburn, cold sores, gingivitis and even oral cancer than Aloe Vera. The plants’ sap is incredible soothing, relieving pain and inflammation chop-chop and healing accelerated. Aloe Vera is also a great cellulite treatment, by merely massaging aloe gel onto the affected area.

Cucumber- Cucumbers boast with wonderful cooling, hydrating and nourishing features, this can be attributed to the fruit having the same pH balance as skin.

Avocado- Avocado pears produce the most vitamin rich and deeply penetrating oil in the world. Essential minerals and fatty acids are also contained in the fruit such as potassium, palmitic, oleic and linolenic to name but a few. Avo skin care benefits include reduction of age spots, moisturization, hydration and softening of dry or mature skin and recovery to sun damaged skin. Skin conditions such as Eczema and Psoriasis are easily treated with the fruits’ oil.

Water- Hydration is essential for healthy skin. Your body needs hydration to detox and heal both internally and externally. Toxins are flushed out from the blood stream and liver resulting in clear, clean and glowing skin. A minimum of 8 glasses of water should be gobbled per day.

Ayurvedas approach- Ayurvedic skin care refers to the Indian, holistic approach to skin care combining mind, body and spirit in your beauty regime. Three basic principles known as Vata, Pitta and Kapha derive from five elements of nature. These principles are believed to work in harmony with your whole body. Recommendations are made according to a combo of the principles governing your skin and hair type. Changes are made to your diet, exercise and beauty products by including herbs such as cocoa, cucumber, ginseng and grape seeds in all three facets.

Caution- Please exercise caution when consuming or using any natural product. Consult with your physician first as allergic reactions may occur or medical conditions may be aggravated.

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