August 29, 2007
· Filed under Natural Beauty Products, Salt, Skin Care
Table salt is an inexpensive way to treat your body to a nice relaxing delight. Salt can be used to relieve dry itchy skin and reduce the oiliness of oily skin. Salt, along with baking soda, can make an excellent toothpaste that is great at fighting plaque and is a natural whitener.
10 ways to use salt as a health and beauty product
- Relax sore muscles by massaging your skin with salt. While your body is still wet in the shower gently rub salt in a circular motion all over your body. This will help relax the muscles and increase your blood circulation.
- Wake up in the morning by invigorating your mind, body and skin with salt and lavender essential oil. In a bowl add 1/4 cup of salt and 2 drops of lavender essential oil. Massage this mixture into your skin in a warm/hot shower. Then rinse off.
- Relieve dry itchy skin by soaking in a bath tub of saltwater. You can use either table salt or sea salt; add 1 cup of either to a nice hot bath. Soak for 20 - 30 minutes.
- Cleanse and tone your face with a mixture of olive oil and salt. In a bowl mix 1 teaspoon of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of salt. Use mixture to gently massage your face; avoid contact with your eyes. Wash your face as normal and pat dry with soft cloth.
- Reduce oily skin by spritzing your face with a spray bottle filled with a mild saltwater solution. Fill bottle with lukewarm water and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Pat dry with a soft cloth. Repeat if necessary.
- Get rid of bad breath with a natural mouthwash solution of salt, baking soda and water. In a small glass of water mix 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda. Use as a mouthwash and rinse.
- Natural teeth whitener brush teeth with a mixture of equal parts baking soda and salt. Dip a wet toothbrush into a small bowl containing this mixture and brush teeth.
- Natural toothpaste brush teeth with a paste made of baking soda, crushed salt and water. You can crush the salt with a spoon in a bowl.
- Relieve mouth pain (sore gums, a bite on your cheek or tongue, or toothache) with a salt water solution. In a glass of warm water, add 1 teaspoon of salt. Swish in your mouth for a few seconds and spit out. Repeat if necessary. Any serious mouth problems; you should see a dentist.
- Emergency toothache but can’t see the dentist right away; rinse your mouth with this solution: 4 ounces warm water, 2 tablespoons of vinegar, 1 tablespoon salt. Repeat as needed.
~ DIY Naturally
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July 1, 2007
· Filed under Natural Beauty Products, Skin Care
- look for moisturizers that cantain cell-repairing compounds that have or include vitamin-A
- you also want antioxidants such as green tea and vitamin-C
- cholesterol and fatty acids are also important because they mimic the structure of your skin
- avoid glycolic acid and Retin-A; these can thin your skin
- moisturize at least twice daily. this can help repair sun damage and slow wrinkling
- use a heavy moisturizer in winter and a light moisturizer in summer
- USE SUNSCREEN - THE most important thing you can do to protect your skin
~DIY Naturally
Skin | Moisturizer Tips | Green Tea | Vitamin-A | Vitamin-C | Antioxidants
June 22, 2007
· Filed under Home Cleaning, Natural Beauty Products, Salt, Skin Care
The last several articles have been about using baking soda for various household cleaning tasks including the kitchen, bathroom, laundry room and a few other uses such as, taking care of your kids and pets and as a beauty product.
To continue with our “No more chemical cleaners” series, we are going to shift to table salt and its many uses around your home.
A natural compound, Sodium Chloride or as we know it, table salt; has some amazing power. It can preserve foods, soothe aches and pains, and clean your home. Salt is also a key ingredient for your health. It can help our muscles, help our digestion of food and help our blood circulation.
Along with all the helpful household tips, I will also share some great recipes for dinner dishes and dressings, as well as beauty recipes for natural toothpaste and remedies for allergies and toothaches.
~ Do It Yourself Naturally
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March 23, 2007
· Filed under Baking Soda, Natural Beauty Products, Skin Care
In my previous posts I have suggested ways to use baking soda, one of nature’s best products, to clean your home - your kitchen, your bathroom, and your laundry. But baking soda can be used as a health and beauty product as well.
Back in the day, baking soda was one of the only beauty products available to clean your teeth, clean your hair, use as a mouthwash, and use in your bath to soften your skin.
10 ways to use baking soda as a health and beauty product
- Clean your teeth - pour a small amount of baking soda in a small dish to dip your damp toothbrush in and brush your teeth as you would normally with commercial toothpaste.
- Natural whitener for teeth - avoid the chemical teeth whiteners available today and just use baking soda to clean your teeth everyday and you will have a nice white smile naturally.
- Mouthwash - add 1 teaspoon to a 1/2 glass of water, swish in your mouth for 30 seconds, and rinse.
- As a deodorant - for a simple day-to-day deodorant dust your under arms with baking soda after a shower.
- Natural face scrub with oatmeal - in your blender mix equal parts of baking soda and oatmeal with a little water to make a facial scrub. Apply to your face gently and rinse.
- Men with sensitive skin while shaving, use a baking soda solution of 1 tablespoon baking soda in 1 cup of water as a pre-shave treatment or as an aftershave to soothe your skin. This works for soothing razor burn, as well, for both men and women.
- For sunburn relief, use a solution of 4 tablespoons baking soda in 1 quart water. Saturate your washcloth and apply to affected area. Repeat as necessary.
- For windburn relief, apply a paste made of 3 tablespoons baking soda and 1 tablespoon water to the affected area. This also works well for poison ivy irritation. Do not apply to broken skin.
- Relieve tired feet by soaking in a warm water basin with 3 tablespoons of baking soda.
- Baking soda added to bathwater has a softening effect on the skin. To make bubble bath salts see directions bellow.
Bubble Bath Salts
- 2 1/2 cups of baking soda
- 2 cups cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
Mix and store in a covered container. Use 1/4 cup per bath.
~Do It Yourself Naturally
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January 27, 2007
· Filed under Skin Care
Astringents and Toners
Astringents work best for oily skin because they remove excess oil and will temporarily tighten the skin and enlarged pores.
Natural astringents include:
- peppermint -is refreshing and antibacterial
- witch hazel - mild and reduces excess oil from the skin
- sage - mild and fragrant
- cypress essential oil - mild and helps regulate the production of oil in the skin
- grapefruit essential oil - also mild and helps regulate the production of oil in the skin
Toners tend to be gentler and usually include natural soothing ingredients, such as:
- chamomile - soothing
- aloe - is a very soothing toner and a great natural healer and moisturizer
- rose water - soothes and heals skin
- lavender - cleanses oily skin without causing dryness and helps normalize oil production
Using astringents and toners after washing your face will help to restore a healthy pH to your skin, reduce oil production, and tighten pores.
Yogurt and Lemon Cleanser
You will need (use organic whenever possible - as I’ve mentioned in a previous post, your skin is your largest organ and absorbs 60% of any substance you apply to it):
- 1 tablespoon plain low-fat yogurt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 drop rosemary essential oil
- Mix all ingredients together
- With warm water dampen your face
- Apply mixture and massage into you skin for about a minute
- Rinse with warm water
Hope you all enjoy! This is my sister’s favorite and works really great for her oily skin.
~ Do It Yourself Naturally
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January 18, 2007
· Filed under Healing Foods, Skin Care
Honey is a Natural Healer
Honey has been used for centuries in cultures all over the world as a natural skin healing agent. Honey contains an enzyme called glucose oxidase, that when combined with water, produces hydrogen peroxide, a mild antiseptic. In addition to the glucose oxidase enzyme, honey also contains antioxidants and *flavonoids that may function as antibacterial agents. Honey also has the ability to moisturize the skin with out making it oily.
With these properties, honey is a great natural skin cleanser and moisturizer.
Some Favorite Honey Facial Recipes
Honey and Yogurt Facial Scrub
You will need:
- 1 teaspoon finely ground almonds
- 2 teaspoons finely ground oats
- 1 tablespoon plain low-fat yogurt
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 drop of lavender essential oil
Mix all ingredients together, dampen your skin with warm water and then gently massage the scrub on to your damp skin. Rinse your face with warm water.
Honey and Lavender Facial Mask
You will need:
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- 3 drops lavender essential oil
Mix the ingredients, dampen your face with warm water, and smooth on the honey and lavender mixture. Leave the mask on for 15 minutes. Then rinse off with warm water.
- Can be used on all skin types
- The yogurt contains skin-smoothing lactic-acid
- Honey is moisturizing and healing without making the skin oily
- Finely ground almonds and oats add gentle exfoliation
- Lavender essential oil is balancing for all skin types
*Flavonoids -
- Act as antioxidants
- Have direct anti-tumor effects
- Have immune-enhancing properties
- Sources:
- Honey, fruits, particularly darker fruits such as berries, cherries, and citrus fruits; also tomatoes, peppers, and greens.
~ Do It Yourself Naturally
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January 7, 2007
· Filed under Skin Care
60 % of any substance applied directly to your skin is absorbed into your body.
This is a scary thought when we think of the chemicals in commercially available skin care and cosmetic products. Most of these chemicals are toxic or we know little to nothing about the long term effects on our bodies. For example, lip stick is one of the most toxic cosmetic products because it contains harmful chemicals such as, PVP, saccharine, artificial colors and artificial fragrances. But what also makes lip stick harmful is that it is applied to such a thin layer of skin making it so easily absorbed.
So, let’s take this 60% absorption and move it into a more natural light. You can begin by looking in your refrigerator or pantry for some amazing and wonderful skin care treatments. Some options include:
- Plain organic yogurt: can be used as a daily skin cleanser. Gently apply to your skin and rinse with lukewarm water.
- Organic apple cider vinegar: used for skin tone. Apply lightly with a cotton ball and rinse with water. (Organic apple cider will still have the mother in it and should be specified on the container.)
- Vitamin E capsules: for softening and smoothing the skin under your eyes. Cut the tip off and apply in the morning or at night.
One of my favorite skin care recipes is the Avocado Facial. I found this recipe and a lot of other great information in a book my mom gave me called, “The New Guide to Natural, Safe, and Healthy Living” by Rosamond Richardson.
Avocado Facial
You will need: 2 Tbsp of avocado, 1 tsp of thin honey, and 3-4 drops of cider vinegar.
(use organic products if possible)
1. Cut the avocado flesh into small 1/2″ cubes and put in a bowl. Stir in the honey and add the vinegar.
2. Mash the ingredients with a fork until you have a paste. Apply to your face, avoiding the area around your eyes and lie down for 10-15 minutes. Then wipe off with a damp, soft cloth and rinse gently with warm water.
These are great treatments and are worth trying even just for fun but we aren’t limited to our kitchens for great natural skin care. These days there are natural products readily available in natural and organic grocery stores or online. Even with lip stick there is an organic alternative made with ingredients such as beeswax, mineral pigments and essential oils.
~It all starts with you…be the change.~
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