Do you know the ingredients of commercial skin care products you are using? If not, then it is time for you to be aware of the unnatural chemicals that might be in your favorite beauty products. These chemicals have carcinogens which are harmful to our skin and body. The millions of pores of our skin absorb almost 60% of products you’re using, causing toxins to get into your body when you use non-organic products.
Why use organic products for your skin?The best ingredients can be found in organic products. Ingredients derived form plants are rich in antioxidants. These antioxidants help promote healthy cell growth, preventing fast aging and increasing skin resistance from free radicals. Antioxidants can also help fight off skin cancer.
Fresh fruits and vegetables from your kitchen can be used as face cleanser or toner. These include strawberries, apples, cucumbers, avocados, bananas, lemon and papaya. Below are examples of skin care recipe made from organic ingredients.
Lemon Cleanser (for all skin types)Lemons contain antioxidants and alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) needed for exfoliating and toning skin naturally.
Ingredients:
1 tsp lemon juice
1/8 cup ground almonds (A coffee grinder works well)
2 tbsp milk or cream
Procedure:
Combine all ingredients and use as cleanser. Wash face gently with the mixture and rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Papaya is rich in antioxidants, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. It clears face form dirt and dark spots and can moisturize skin. Apricots are known to help reduce skin problems because of its high beta-carotene content. It leaves skin soft and glowing.
Ingredients:
3 tbsp apricot pulp
3 tbsp ripe papaya pulp
1 tsp apricot kernel powder (finely grated) or oatmeal/almond powder
Procedure:
Combine all ingredients and apply the mixture to face and neck. Leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse off while gently scrubbing your face with it.
Carrots are rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, potassium and folacin. When you drink carrot juice regularly, your skin will be protected from sun damage, toned and moisturized.
Ingredients:
2-3 large carrots
4 1/2 tbsp honey
Procedure:
Cook the carrots first and mash them until smooth. Combine the mashed carrots with honey, apply to face and leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse off with cool water.
If you really care for your skin, why not use organic skin care products? Look and feel beautiful the natural way! In the end, it will not only be you who will benefit, but the environment as well.
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