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Amazing Oils
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Sometimes the best cures exist right in front of our eyes. I have previously posted about how wonderful it is to use the foods you can find right in your refrigerator to create the most lovely beauty recipes. Now I want to turn my attention to another natural beauty aid, oils. All of the oils I am going to talk about can be used for cooking. The benefits are endless.
My favorite oil to use on the face is almond oil. We all know how healthy almonds are when ingested, but now we can also reap the benefits externally. Almond oil soaks in and manages to keep your face soft, smooth, and glowing. It moisturizes, works as an anti-aging tonic, and can even relieve irritated skin. I primarily use this at night (sort of as a night serum) but it can also be used in the day. I use almond oil to moisturize my cuticles too. Almond oil is rich in many nutrients, including Vitamin E and D, magnesium, and calcium. As an added bonus, it can be used as a massage oil and a carrier oil when mixed with essential oils, such as lavender or bergamot.
For the body, I prefer to use coconut oil. I usually will purchase a large container of organic virgin coconut oil and place it into a squeeze bottle. This makes it very convenient for application to the entire body and it usually lasts a long time. Coconut oil is a wonderful moisturizer and can improve the skin’s elasticity, which may become a problem as you age. Coconut oil is full of healthy lauric acid, which helps the body fight viruses and bacteria. It can help heal skin irritations, like almond oil. It is also a miracle hair product, providing moisture, treating damaged hair, and promoting hair growth. Of course, you can also take it internally, which helps you lose weight!
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Unlike mineral oil, these healthy oils do not lay on the skin, or clog pores, giving the skin a chance to breathe. They are easily absorbed into the body and are safe, natural moisturizers. Does anyone out there use any natural oils? If so, I would love to hear about it. Please leave a comment on the blog. Also, please don’t forget to sign up for RSS updates and for automatic updates by e-mail. Thanks for visiting the blog!
Products Good Enough to Eat!
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Did you ever think about creating your own homemade beauty products? Natural beauty recipes contain such wholesome ingredients as milk, fruit, vegetables, and other healthy foods. With what is called “DIY” (do it yourself) skin care, you don’t need to worry about toxic, harmful ingredients because you are the creator and know exactly what you are putting into your skin.
I’ve made my own facial scrub with oatmeal, milk, and honey and my skin felt so soft and smooth. Sometimes you don’t even need to go to the store and can use the stuff you already have in your fridge right now! These at home concoctions can moisturize, cleanse, soften and even revitalize skin. There are some teriffic ebooks available as well for skin rejuvenating recipes that can actually make you look younger! Not only is it fun to do, but it’s tasty too! Give it a try sometime. I would love to know your results!
Can’t Eat it? Don’t Use it!
Posted by: | CommentsI recently came across a blog that discussed how it’s important to wash your hands after applying lotions, creams or any type of beauty product. Hand washing was needed, it said, especially before you eat because when you do eat, you may be eating the product! While this is a good point, it made me think. If you don’t want to eat the product you just rubbed into your face or arm, you shouldn’t be putting it on your body either! The skin absorbs everything you put onto it, so what is the difference if you accidentally ingest some of your face cream? People seem to think there’s a difference between what you eat and what you put on your skin. There is none at all. That’s why my motto is, if I can’t eat it, I don’t put it on my skin.
