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Thursday, 31 May 2012

Top 10 Summer Skin Care Tips



By Sam E Fisher


While lounging about in the sun may feel wonderful, the harmful UV rays that come from the sun are doing not-so-wonderful things to our fragile skin. UV rays not only destroy the collagen in our skin, giving us wrinkles, dry patches, and generally accelerating the aging process, they can also (and more seriously) give us skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. According to cancer.org, Melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, will account for more than 75,000 cases of skin cancer in 2012.
So, what are the things we can do to help protect our skin during the summer, and make sure we don't become another sad statistic? We've put together a list of 10 important sun-care tips to do just that.

1. SUNSCREEN
You've heard it before - sunscreen is a must. When you go out to buy sunscreen, you need to pay attention to what you're really buying, otherwise you could be doing more harm than good.

First, make sure that it's actually sunscreen you're buying, not suntan lotion. If there is a bronzer in the lotion, you could end up drawing more sun to your body and frying your skin like a potato chip. If you read the bottle before you buy it, it will tell you all that you need to know.

There's also the decision on which SPF you should buy. There's everything from SPF 5 to SPF 100 on the market. According to the AAF (American Academy of Dermatology), the SPF will help deflect the sun-burning rays from your skin. An SPF 15 will deflect about 93% while an SPF 30 deflects 97%. The higher the SPF, the longer you can typically stay out in the sun without turning red. Focus on UVA and UVB protection, too.

As you shop around for your sunscreen, look to see if it water resistant. This will ensure you have the proper coverage for when you go in the pool, the ocean or just work up a sweat. If it's not waterproof, you could end up washing it off without even realizing it.

You also need to remember to reapply your sunscreen at least every 2 hours to ensure it is still effective.

2. MAKEUP
Did you know that some make-up now comes with UV protection? Generally speaking it won't provide the protection found in a quality sunscreen, but if you want to stay looking good whilst protecting your skin at the same time it will certainly help. We suggest you apply sunscreen lotion to your face first, allow it to soak in, then apply your UV protection make-up on top. This will provide a much stronger protection than just the make-up on its own and still keep you looking glamorous. If you buy a water-proof make up it will mean you can even have a little dip in the pool too!
3. SUNGLASSES
Did you know that just like your skin, your eyes get burnt by the sun too? Over time this sun damage can cause catorax and other problems.
Sunglasses don't just look cool, they provide vital protect for your eyes. Thanks to celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton, over-sized sunglasses are very fashionable at the moment. Over-sized sunglasses provide more coverage, hence more protection. Make sure you buy a pair which offer UV protect.

4. SEEK THE SHADE
The sun at certain times of the day is more harmful than other times. Between 10am and 4pm the suns rays are at their strongest so you need to seek some shade. This is where parasols, umbrellas, and wind blockers really come in handy, especially if you are on a beach where shade may be limited. If you are out and about use this time to take shelter under a tree or enjoy an ice-cream in a nice cafe.

5. STAY HYDRATED
We all know the damage dehydration can do to the skin and during the hot summer months it's very easy to become dehydrated without even realizing it. Make sure you drink lots of water. If you are out and about keep a bottle of mineral water with you at all times and make sure you actually drink it. There's nothing worse than being thirsty and not within the vicinity of a cold drink! Avoid alcohol and caffeine if possible as it dehydrates. A nice cold beer or sangria might sound refreshing but it will have the opposite effect, leaving you even more thirsty.

6. ALOE
Keep a bottle of aloe gel nearby. If you do end up in the sun for a little too long despite wearing sunscreen and protective clothing, then aloe gel can provide you with the little bit of instant relief you may need. You can lather it on liberally and not only will it take the sting out of sunburn but it also will help you from turning too red and blistering.

7. SPRITZ
It's not just about keeping hydrated on the inside, try carrying a small bottle of water spritz in your bag and mist yourself often. By keeping hydrated inside and out, you can avoid getting overheated. This will not only help you with beating any kind of heat rash but it could also help you prevent any kind of flair ups you might experience with rosacea.

8. LIPS
Your lips are part of your skin too, and unfortunately a common place for cancer to form. People often miss or simply forget to apply any protection to this area of their face. Make sure that you get a quality lip balm to keep with you at all times. At least an SPF 15 should be purchased. Avoid petroleum based balms during your time in the sun as they wont help. Just like you do with your sunscreen, you should reapply lip balm every two hours. This will ensure they don't get burnt and they stay soft and supple.

9. HATS
Hats are not just for looking pretty, they're a functional item of clothing which provides a great supply of mobile shade! Not all hats are born equal though, make sure you choose one with a nice large brim. This will help protect your eyes and the back of your neck from the sun's dangerous UV rays.

10. DRESS APPROPRIATELY
From top to bottom, you need to dress appropriately while you're outside. You can only put sunscreen on so many parts of your body - so pay attention to what goes on the rest of you.

Some garments will actually have an Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) to them, too. This will ensure you can go anywhere without worrying about skin damage. Keep in mind that darker materials absorb the UV light and tighter weaves on clothing can prevent the UV rays from penetrating closer to your skin.

You can check out more great skin care tips and find out how to get rid of stretch marks on our web site.








Tuesday, 29 May 2012

Anti Aging Skin Care - 3 Simple Tips


Anti Aging Skin Care - 3 Simple Tips





By Sharon Hope


The external beauty of a person is largely determined by healthy skin. The skin and its texture can make or mar a person's beauty. Human skin is made up of three layers. As age progresses, the elasticity weakens and the skin tends to wrinkle. Premature wrinkling is caused due to prolonged exposure to sunlight. There are more than just these few factors which make a person look older than his or her actual age.

The anti aging skin care techniques here will help make a person look young and healthy.


1. Natural tips for anti aging skin care

Many factors like lifestyle, environmental pollution, extreme climatic conditions, exposure to the sun's harmful rays, tension and health problems affect the skin. Ayurveda is an ancient science which is still being practiced. Natural herbs and other substances are used in ayurvedic treatments with minimal side effects. Many of the ayurvedic tips for anti aging skin care can be made in the home. The skin can be massaged with coconut oil, olive oil, almond oil or clarified butter and left overnight. Oil massages are good for the body and provides the body moisture and lubrication. People with oily skin should not apply too much oil. People with dry skin should try products with oil base and herbs.

Sandal and turmeric are good for the skin. Home made face packs containing turmeric is good for the skin. A turmeric pack can be made easily by mixing a pinch of turmeric to milk cream and a spoon of lemon juice. This pack can be applied after an oil massage, left for about ten minutes and washed away. This can be done once in two weeks to get a glowing rich skin. Scrubbing the nose with a pinch of salt that has been wet with butter milk helps to clean the surface of the nose and remove whiteheads.

2. Choosing the right skin care product and some home made packs

A person has to find out his or her type of skin and buy products which are suitable. A product which has Vitamin E, A and C is very good because these vitamins help in rejuvenating the skin. The vitamins prevent free radical damage and thus prevent wrinkles and lines. They contain antioxidants which give the skin a special glow and also make it firm. It is also essential to eat nutritious food.

3. Exercise, positive attitude and general tips

Exercise is the best tonic for a healthy body. It gives the body shape and keeps away fat. The right kind of exercises to keep the skin looking young can be decided upon by the fitness expert.

A healthy mind determines a healthy body. Staying positive and happy reduces the wrinkles and tension lines.
It is also imperative to drink at least eight glasses of water a day. A meal plan which consists of green leafy vegetables and fruits make the skin healthier and firm. Using tomato or honey packs are also good for the skin.

Many people limit oil massages and packs to the face. However the packs mentioned above and oil massages are good for the entire body. Spending a little time on oneself will help them to stay young looking.

Many people forget to care for their skin in the rush of life. By the time they realize that they are looking older than their counterparts, it is too late to adopt such remedies. Surgical options are very popular but there are increasing reports of mishaps. A little care can go a long way in remaining looking young and attractive.
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Monday, 7 May 2012

Organic Skincare - Summer Tips for Natural Skincare


Organic Skincare - Summer Tips for Natural Skincare



By Arina Gibson


Now that summer is nearly here it's time to think of a natural skincare program by incorporating organic skincare products for great and healthy looking skin.

So where do you start? Here are some key things to do to make sure that your skin is looking the best it can for the hot, sunny months.

Exfoliate
During the sunnier weather we are all showing off more skin, therefore it's essential to maintain a fresh glow on your skin. Every morning in the shower use an exfoliating sponge or massager. This will clean off dead skin cells, which for your complexion can cause havoc - especially when you take into account sweat and makeup.
Use a natural body scrub with revitalising properties. Remember top shop around for organic skincare products and choose something that is best suited to your skin type.

Skincare Protection - Beware of the Sun
It's essential during the summer to keeping the skin well protected. This is also necessary if in the long-term you want to stay wrinkle-free. Use a natural sunblock with a high SPF.
Because we tend to sweat more in the hot weather it's essential to choose organic skincare creams that are rich in essential oils and are water resistant.

Of course you will want to look your best, so only after applying sun cream will you want to apply makeup. Doing so will help to maintain skin moisture. It will also keep provide necessary sun protection from the sun and you won't have to worry about removing and re-applying makeup later on in the day. Remember that many mineral foundations have a 15 SPF factor, so using them you can reduce the need for sunscreen.

Daily wash
The ground tends to be much drier and therefore there is more dust flying around. So each day you need to get rid of that excess dirt. The mixture of makeup and sweat also must be removed otherwise you could have some nasty breakouts.

Never forget to remove all makeup and use a simple facial wash before retiring. Then you can use a more thorough scrub down in the mornings. Remember to choose natural skincare and organic skincare products for toners and shower washes. Some of the best fragrances to go for are relaxing lavender, bergamot and geranium ingredients. These ingredients encourage circulation and keep skin soft and smooth. Remember to change pillowslips regularly as bacteria can build up there and cause skin problems.

Maintain moisture
Even in summer time people can still be prone to dry skin. This is even though the body usually produces more oils during the summer. The extra sunshine can also dry out skin.
A natural and organic night gel is great for maintaining natural oils when removing makeup. Coconut oil can also be an effective way to remove makeup while at the same time moisturising the skin.
If, after removing makeup, you have particularly dry skin, apply a natural and organic face and body cream enriched with evening primrose oil, Shea butter and calendula.

Get a Natural Glow
During the summer time, look your natural best by keeping makeup to a minimum. This can be one of the best ways to maintain your great complexion in the summer months. Even just some light lip gloss and mascara can do the trick.

Whatever you do avoid thick foundation or eyeshadow otherwise your skin won't be able to breathe. With the body producing more sweat in summer time there can be nothing worse than wiping sweat off your face and end up having foundation smeared across your cheek or forehead.
Also the less makeup you wear then the easier it is to apply sun cream and keep you skin protected. The last thing you will want to do is having sunburn spoil your summer complexion!

So in conclusion, to have natural healthy looking skin you will need to choose products that are natural and organic. Natural skincare doesn't mean breaking the bank either. There are plenty of great organic skincare products in the market now at a reasonable price. Many of them have SPF naturally occurring and this can help keep your skin glowing in the summer. So, care for your skin - natural skin care and organic skin care will keep you looking beautiful.

Find out more information about the benefits of natural skincare and organic skincare products by visiting PureNaturalMakeup.com. You will find all you need to know on natural skincare.








Homemade Recipes for Beauty


Homemade Recipes for Beauty


By Mary Jane P Baniquet


Homemade quality recipes for self-grace are fun to make! It is also a great way to increase your confidence. For anyone who wants to start in this, do it in a step-by-step manner and begin with the easier recipes. For the best outcome, try to create certain recipes which come from your chosen flavor and mixture that best suits your facial or entire skin care solutions. These homemade skin care recipes are inexpensive, simple to prepare, ingredients are easy to find and proven to give beneficial outcomes when applied in a regular basis.
If you're just new to natural skin care and don't know where to start, that is fine. There are a lot of information found on the Internet. Just search on Google for skin care recipes and you will be surprised to know that there are hundreds or even thousands of information available out there. You will discover that skin care recipes are in fact very easy to prepare.

The best known ways of caring for the skin are organic because they are natural in origin. Usage of homemade skin care recipes are gaining popularity because aside from the fact that they are simple to prepare, inexpensive, plus they work wonders when applied regularly.

These best known organic skin care regimen are safer because they are natural in origin in contrast to expensive treatments, facial masks, scrubs, toner and creams that are created in laboratories. Natural skin care regimens such as milk, honey, egg, aloe vera to beautify the skin are proven effective for decades and passed on to generations. Egg and aloe vera can be used as skin cream, milk softens the skin, and honey boosts the skin moisture. Trying these natural substances will be really interesting. Procedures are simple and equipment are nearly available in your kitchen, you don't have to purchase them.
Natural Moisturizer.

Moisturizer contributes a powerful effect on your skin. It will make your skin glow and look beautiful.
During the day, coconut oil or almond oil is amazing to use, it's usually the best moisturizer. In the evening, apply more amount of these natural regimens, it will perform very well one your skin. Coconut oil can also be used to moisten the hair.

Natural Moisturizer Alternatives:
  • Shea butter - a certified organic skin care regimen for your entire body, it is actually edible. Shea butter is best to use to protect the skin during the dry season.
  • Sea buckthorn oil - herbal medicine and natural skin care treatment. It can be used to recover broken skin and promote the healing of skin lesions.
  • Acai oil - natural oil from Acai berry seeds, a finest natural antioxidant for skin.
  • Avocado Oil - rich in moisturizing features, it is packed with nutritional supplements specifically Vitamins A, D and E that normally removes the wrinkles and used to lighten deep lines on the forehead.
  • Macadamia Extracts - are natural anti-oxidants that successfully battle toxins that harm the skin. It is the best choice to moisten seriously dry skin. Macadamia ingredients easily run through the skin to hydrate it. Macadamia Extracts is a typical component among anti-aging products.
  • Cocoa Butter - for decades, cocoa has been used in washing, exfoliation and treatment of the skin.
  • Beeswax - a genuine beeswax is safe and appropriate to the skin. It contributes to the skin's hydration by enhancing the natural oil supply.
Natural Moisturizer Recipe

Ingredients:

1 egg yolk

1/4 cup whole milk

1 tablespoon Coconut oil

Procedure:
Mix the ingredients and rapidly stir the ingredients together until it become smooth as cream. Apply it on skin (twice daily) and you can keep remaining mixture in the fridge for a few days.

M.P. Baniquet is a skin care expert. For more great information on homemade recipes for beauty, visit http://www.skincarehomemaderecipes.com.








Sunday, 25 December 2011

Beauty Tips for Skincare - A Simple Routine




By Birendra Mohan Bhattacharjee 

There are various thoughts in the skincare regimen. Comply with certain time-tested activities for the care of skin to look attractive and feel energetic. Four activities constitute the basics of skin care, which are considered the most essential beauty tips for your delicate skin. You must know the kind of skin that you possess so that perfect care is suitable to the condition. There are time-tested remedies that are capable of the needful care of the skin.

There are set processes to determine the quality of the skin for helping the best care that you would plan to take. Skin types are basically divided in segments that are known as dry, normal, oily, combination and sensitive skin. You have to make sure of the type through examining the texture, look of the pores, feel and conditions. Once you have verified the quality, you can begin the requisite care.

Skincare is also a step-wise activity and they are cleansing, exfoliation and moisturize. You need to comply with these steps routinely to have a positive effect on the skin and simultaneously avoid wrinkles or untimely aging of the skin.

a) Cleaning is the primary step where you need to cleanse the skin with a cleanser that produces no irritation on the skin surface Different kinds of the skin would require different cleaning components, which you have to choose after consultation with the expert beautician or the cosmologist.

If you are using soap, do it only once a day and preferably at night so that you are able to wash your face with lukewarm water followed by an application of an overnight cream. The natural product would be a classy choice for the safety of the delicate skin. You will also be able to get rid of the makeup, if you have any.

b) Exfoliation should be undertaken once in a week to get rid of dead cells on the skin that develop with aging. Dead cells also contribute to dull complexion, which can be prevented with the process. It provides the correct routes for moisturizers and skin tonics to penetrate skin pores to keep them clean. Various methods are in use for the process like using a brush with long handle to exfoliate the body or hand gloves and so on. Several types of bath brushes are freely available in the local market. You can visit the modern spa for body scrubbing sessions as well. You should wash the face in the morning with plain water as the primary exfoliation process. Men take the full advantage of the process as they shave every day in the morning.

c) Moisturize is an essential step that every kind of skin should experience because it is the most advantageous of all the steps that we discussed here. It is the process to retain the moisture of the skin to make the skin appear lively and is the fundamental strategy of the anti-wrinkle process. Use a natural or herbal product to ensure safety from adverse chemical reactions. The skin reflects the care to look youthful and healthy.

For more information on beauty secrets and health tips, consult Skin beauty tips.


Friday, 21 October 2011

Fruit Facial Recipes





By Marlene Daniels 

Mashed, juiced, grated or sliced, fresh fruits and vegetables are incredibly beneficial to the skin. They are complex blends of natural chemical substances which make available to you such things as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fruit acids, enzymes and water all which are beneficial for treating your skin. Fresh fruits and vegetables are best used in treatment masks.

BEAUTY MASKS; Why? Use a mask regularly to revitalise your skin. They are used to clean the skin, absorb excess oil, remove dead skin cells, soften blackheads, heal damaged or blemished skin, stimulate the circulation in the skin and stimulate healthy cell regeneration, nourish, moisturise, hydrate and soothe your skin and improve skin colour and tone.

How to use; Mix your preparation into a smooth paste and apply in thin layer to a clean damp face. Leave it on for approximately 15 minutes. If your skin is dry or sensitive do not allow the mask to dry out on your skin. Spray or sponge the mask with water whenever you feel it beginning to dry. A small amount of vegetable oil may be added to the mask to prevent it from drying out. Rinse well with warm water, tone with an herbal toner and apply a rich moisturiser.

Apple Grated apple is very soothing and smoothing to a dry skin. It contains malic and tartaric acids which gently exfoliate your skin.

Avocado Mashed avocado flesh is very soothing, softening and emollient to dry skin. It is rich in natural oils.

Bananas Mashed bananas is used in skin care preparations for its soothing and skin softening properties. It contains mucopolysaccharides which improve skin moisturisation.

Cucumber Slices and juice are very soothing, anti-inflammatory, hydrating and mildly astringent to the skin. It can be used to treat age spots.

Grapes Crushed grapes are very soothing, cooling and toning to the skin.

Lemon  Lemon juice is acidic and it is anti-bacterial, astringent and contains citric acid, making it useful when treating oily, blemished skin. Do not use undiluted.

Lettuce Juice is soothing to the skin and promotes the healing of blemishes.

Oat Preparations are very soothing to the skin, relieving irritation, inflammation and itching. They are used in bath preparations, cleansing preparations, face masks, face and body scrubs and soaps. Oatmeal, oat bran and oat flour can be used in these skin care preparations.

Paw-paw or papaya is used in face and body masks as a very gentle exfoliant. It contains the enzyme papain which has the ability to dissolve keratin and hence our dead surface skin cells. Green paw-paw contains more of this enzyme.

Peach and Pear slices, juice or pulp can be used to soothe, soften and hydrate dry skin.

Pineapple flesh or juice is used in the face and body masks as an exfoliant. It contains the enzyme bromelain which has the ability to dissolve keratin and hence dead surface skin cells.

Potatoes Potato juice or grated is soothing and anti- inflammatory. It reduces bruising and calm puffy eyes.

Seaweed is used in skin care for its ability to attract and retain moisture and for its cell regenerative properties. It is soothing, hydrating and healing to the skin.

Strawberry can be mashed and juiced to make skin care preparations which are soothing, toning and mildly bleaching. It can be used on an oily skin to balance overactive sebaceous glands.

Tomato slices or pulp, are used in skin care preparations. It has astringent properties which make it useful for the treatment of oily skin.

Watermelon slices are very soothing, hydrating and toning to the skin. It is generally recommended for use on normal to oily skin.

Fruit Facial Recipes are the cheapest skin care ingredients, they are fresh and natural and they offer simple but efficient alternatives to expensive commercial skincare. Make sure your fruit are organic, if not wash them carefully with warm water. I believe all the beauty ingredients we need, are already in the kitchen because if they are good enough to eat, they should be good enough for the skin. Save your money and your skin!

Originally trained in her native France, Marlene Daniels is a third generation beautician, an herbal home remedies specialist, herbalist, aroma therapist and soap maker. Now living in Sydney, Australia, she founded Soapconscious in 2002, a business dedicated to demystify cosmetic industry and offering alternative 100% natural quality products. Marlene teaches workshops, offers correspondence courses and already wrote many e-books about Natural skincare and Mineral Makeup. To learn how to make your own skin care and make up, please visit http://www.soapconscious.com


7 Home Fruit Remedies For Healthy Skin



By Ankur Chauhan 

Every woman likes to be beautiful, young and charming. When it comes to beauty, the first thing women should factor is their diet. It has a huge impact on their beauty, appearance and overall appeal.

Generally people assume that a diet is only meant for maintaining proper body shape and figure, but the truth is - what we eat has a lot to do with how beautiful and healthy our body looks and feels.

The quality and appeal of our skin depends upon what we eat and how we eat. The best things that can get into your mouth to make you beautiful are fruits.

Fruits are the best for helping a woman get back to good shape. They can be helpful in various ways. Fruits are not only good for your skin, but it is also tremendously beneficial for your hair, which is why they are always suggested by doctors and nutritionists for inclusion in your diet.

Fruits contain many components, like vitamins, enzymes and acids, which help your skin and hair to glow. They are also helpful to improve your skin tone, for maintaining weight, and as a method to cleanse one's body of residual impurities. Let's take a look at some of the fruits that are extremely beneficial to your skin.

Lemons: A common fruit found in nearly every kitchen. It is the most important and effective fruit which can help you in more than one way. It can be used as a soap, shampoo or deodorant. It also softens the skin in the relatively "hard" areas of your body, such as the elbows. Using a few drops in your bathing water can make you feel fresh for the rest of the day.

Banana: can be used for any type of skin, and they are also considerably rich in proteins. A mashed banana can be used just like a generic cosmetic face pack which you will find in the markets today.

Apply this impromptu face pack for approximately fifteen minutes to notice the difference for yourself. In fact, you can also use this fruit to take care of your hair. Mix a little honey with mashed bananas, and apply this concoction to your hair to see a noticeable difference in as little as a week's time.

Papaya: is a fruit which is rich in enzymes, which in turn makes it the best way to thoroughly cleanse your skin of all settled impurities. Use caution though - only apply it on non-sensitive areas.

Aloe oil mixed with mashed papaya is universally considered to be the best treatment to get glowing skin. Restrict this treatment to once in a month.

Peaches: Looking to cleanse your skin by getting rid of all dry deal cells? Peaches is the best fruit to do just that. Make a paste of mashed fresh peaches, combined with a spoon of yogurt, and apply it to your skin. Wash it off with water and see the result for yourself.

Apples: An apple a day does more than just keep the doctor away, in fact, it also helps to give you glowing, beautiful skin. Mixing apple juice with your bathing water can help you in getting soft and clean skin in no time. It also helps you to ensure that your hair are dandruff-free. Use it after shampooing for best results.

Strawberry: If you need a fruit to act as a toner and conditioner, then strawberry is the best fruit for you. Strawberry contains salicylic acid, which is helpful to get healthy skin. Mixing strawberries with sour cream can make for a good and effective facial. Use it at least once in a week to get better results. And of course, it also keep your breadth berry-fresh!

Pineapple: For dry skin, pineapple is the best fruit which can be used as a skin softener. It can help you in softening the hard areas of your body, like the heel and elbow. A slice of it can also be used as a sponge during a bath.

With that, we conclude this article about the 7 best fruits that can help you with getting healthy skin and beautiful like never before. Skin Care, is essential for the women and men in India, along with hair care, fashion, and health. Also important are the Vitamins for beautiful skin which provide additional help to give your skin a natural glow.


25 Natural Skin Care Tips For a Perfect Complexion




By Steve Paul 

These days there are countless tips, techniques and miracle acne cures floating around in cyber space. Let me help you sort through the muck! In this article, I've highlighted the 25 most important natural skin care tips that will truly change your skin for the better and give you the complexion you've always desired.


Find out what food sensitivities you have. This is best done by using the Elisa testing technique. Once you find out the culprits avoid those foods at all costs and watch your skin almost instantly improve.

Stay away from dairy. The consumption of dairy is often the cause of many negative skin conditions.

Avoid red meat. All types of red meat will slow digestions making it hard for your body to expel toxins. This will undoubtedly result in poor skin.

Don't Smoke. Not only is smoking bad for your overall health, but it will also turn your skin yellow and cause breakouts.

Avoid alcohol. The liver has the important job of removing toxins from our system. Alcohol prevents the liver from fully performing its job.

Incorporate all natural Aloe Vera gel (I'm talking straight from the plant) into your skin care regimen. Aloe Vera is one of the very best all natural skin care nutrients on the planet! Use it, and see the incredible results.
Don't touch your face throughout the day. If you practice natural organic skin care techniques and do everything else right, but still touch your face throughout the day, your acne may still be prevalent.

Get plenty of vitamin A into your diet naturally. Although supplementation does have its place, acquiring vitamins organically will offer the best skin care improvements. Here's a tip: Eat a ton of carrots!

Keep your hair away from your face. When hair that retains oil is constantly touching your face it could cause breakouts.

Get at least 8 hours of sleep each night. The body uses the time that you are sleeping to expel acne causing toxins.

Wash your pillow case daily. Each night as you sleep, oil from your hair and face will transfer onto your pillow case. This case can be the perfect breading ground for acne causing bacteria.

Wash your face no more then 2 times a day. A huge mistake that many people who suffer from acne make is washing their face too often. If you strip away all the oils from your skin, more acne causing sebum will be produced in the long run. Remember, you can't wash away acne!

Use a sunscreen (SPF 15 or greater) whether it's rainy, cloudy, winter or summer! No matter what, protect your skin from damaging UV rays. They're always there, no matter what time of year or what type of weather.

Limit stress. Stress increases the production of hormones which cause acne. Also, the more stress you experience, the harder it is for your body to heal.

Get your digestion under control by performing a colon cleanse biannually. Proper digestion is essential for clear and beautiful skin.

Eat plenty of raw fruits and vegetables. This is a great way to get a large variety of skin healing nutrients into your diet naturally.

Know your skin type and act accordingly. Different products, moisturizers and natural skin care recipes should be used depending on your skin type.

Don't consume any hydrogenated fats or oils (this means absolutely no margarine!). Your skin will never clear up without ridding your diet of harmful substances like hydrogenated fats or oils.

Beware of fragrances that make you break out. Believe it or not, some perfumes and fragrances can actually cause breakouts.

Get plenty of exercise. Physical exercise is extremely important for clearing acne as it reduces stress significantly.

Stay hydrated by drinking at least 64 ounces of water each day. Water is a key component in removing toxins from the body.

Use a mild abrasive soap once a day to remove dead skin cells. Dead skin cells can clog pores and cause breakouts if they are not removed.

Take a high quality multivitamin. Getting all the skin care vitamins into your diet each and every day is difficult to do naturally. Taking a high quality multivitamin will ensure that no nutrient has been left out.

Use natural organic skin care makeup. Many prominent makeup brands use a formula that will clog pores and cause acne. Be sure to use all natural makeup or better yet... no makeup at all.

Use all natural homemade soap. Store bought skin care products can incorporate damaging synthetics that will often make your skin condition worse. The only way to know for sure that what you are putting on your skin is 100% all natural and chemical free is to make the skin care products yourself.


Now it's time that you put these natural skin care tips into practice. I just know that you will love the results!

For more natural organic skin care tips visit Steve's site Here you will learn everything you need to know about natural organic skin care and creating your own personal beauty bars completely from scratch.


Hair Care Treatments With Natural Oils



By Aysha Khan 

It's always a fun to take care of your skin and hairs particularly when you are trying your own recipes. For hair care you can try a number of easy and fast acting recipes to make them soft, shiny and easily manageable. In fact a hot oil treatment is the best treat you can give to your hairs. Natural oils for hair care have always been a popular approach to treat bad hairs and treat or prevent hair loss. People in every country and civilization have researched on their native oils to find the most suitable energizer and refresher for their hairs and scalp.

It is the gift of nature and the long and tiresome efforts of our ancestors that now we have a long list of natural oils that are being used throughout the world as basic tonic for hair care.These condition your hairs, nourish your scalp and stimulate the hair follicles. In this way a good hot oil treatment helps to promote hair growth and prevent further hair loss. Bald areas have often been massaged with oils with a thought to stimulate dormant follicles to promote new hair growth.

There are numerous natural oils that are frequently used as massage oils for skin and body throughout the world. The most popular ones are;

Jojoba oil
Olive oil
Almond oil
Coconut oil
Sesame oil
Mustard oil


These are the main carrier oils for hot oil treatments or simple scalp massage. Beside these there are many other natural oils that are used in combination with one or more of the above carrier oils to the beneficial effects. These include Castor oil to promote hair growth, Tara Mira oil (Eruca sativa seeds oil) to treat dandruff, head lice and other itchy scalp conditions and pumpkin seeds oil to give a cooling effect to scalp and brain. In addition to these massage oils, certain essential oils have been found very helpful to treat bad hairs and grow long hairs. In a study it was found that people using carrier oils mixed with some essential oils for hair massage showed a better hair growth than those using carrier oils alone. However it took a long period of seven months to get significant results.

You can select essential oils according to your hair type or any underlying scalp condition.For more guidelines to grow long hairs you can check   rel=nofollow [http://www.skincare09.com/articals.php?topid=141]Tips to grow long hair.

In most cultures, hair oils or tonics are traditionally massaged over scalp and hairs, while a better choice is to give your hairs a HOT OIL TREATMENT, in which the oil is warmed prior to application and head is later on wrapped with a hot towel to keep the whole system warm. Heat helps the oil to penetrate deeper and condition hairs in a better way. Later on hairs are shampooed in the usual manner.

For the detailed procedure of hot oil treatments and their benefits check http://www.SkinCare09.com which is a site dedicated to promote the natural ways for Skin and Hair Cares. Here you can find a great collection of natural recipes for Skin and Hair Care.


6 Tips For High Quality Natural Skin Care - For Free



By Peter Wilson 

Natural skin care products are top sellers in the skin care market. More and more people are recognizing that the chemicals used in big brand name skin care products are not good for us, or our skin, and turning to natural alternatives, both for skin care products, hair care products and cosmetics.

Here's 6 skin care tips for getting healthy good looking skin, for free. Because although the best natural skin care and anti aging products are spectacularly effective, there is more that you can do than just using organic skin care products.

1. Improve your diet.
 Like it or not, our diet affects our entire body, and our skin. Our skin is an organ of our body like any other organ, and like the other organs our skin can get unhealthy from an unhealthy diet. But as everyone sees your skin it's a highly visible result of a poor diet.

This applies to all skin types, whether you have oily skin or dry skin or or any skin type, poor diet will affect the health, and look, of your skin. Skip the burgers and pizzas in favor of fruit and vegetables and your skin will look way better, and you'll be healthier.

2. Avoid big brand name cosmetics and skin care products. These products, including such things as hair care treatments, hair removal treatments, popular cosmetics, many facial and body care products and more contain chemicals that can both be harmful to your health and also damaging to your skin. Ironically, skin care products and cosmetics can actually cause skin problems. Junk your big brand name products.

The author has personal experience with this. My young daughter was given traditional cosmetics by her ballet studio for her first ballet concert a few years ago, and immediately broke out in a nasty skin reaction. We now use our own (natural) cosmetics for her and there has been no repeat.

3. Make yourself stick to a regular exercise routine. Exercise improves blood circulation, and this is good for your skin, and for your whole body. Exercise has so many benefits it's hard to know where to start, and this includes improved skin health.

4. Pay attention to getting plenty of beneficial essential oils in your diet. This includes omega 3 which comes from eating fish as well as some other foods. Omega 3 is good for your skin, and your overall health. You can get omega 3 from good (natural) supplements, but if you're on a budget just find out which foods contain omega 3 and eat those. Do a little research and find a good source of omega 3 essential oil and include this in your diet regularly.

5. Drink plenty of water. Your body, as well as your skin, needs to stay hydrated. If you don't drink water this will impact your overall health as well as your skin health. Water is important for many things in your body, including skin health.

6. Start dry brush exfoliation. It sounds complicated, but exfoliation is just using a soft, dry brush to gently brush your skin. Why would you want to brush your skin? Dry brush exfoliation helps remove the dead skin cells that all of us have on the surface of our skin.

And you don't just brush the skin on your face either, you should brush your entire body. It is done by gently brushing in small circles from your feet right up to your face. Dry brush exfoliation also helps improve your blood circulation in your skin, and lymph circulation.

There's 6 things you can do for free to help improve your skin beauty routine. In fact you can even save some money, for example fruits and vegetables are usually cheaper than burgers and pizzas. And if you regularly do these 6 things they will improve your skin health over time, and you will see the results. And your body will thank you for it with improved health overall.

One last thing. Once you've junked your big brand name skin care products and cosmetics and hair and facial and body care products, find some high quality natural skin care products. They work better than the big brand name products (many of which do nothing at all), and they are made from safe non allergenic ingredients. Science is finding answers to skin aging and skin health, and they come from safe plant extracts such as shea butter and natural keratin.

Stay health, stay fit and stay hydrated and your skin will do the same.

Want to know more about Natural Skin Care products? Visit Peter's Website Natural Health-Natural Skin Care and find out more about Organic Skin Care Products at http://naturalskinhealth.com/