All-natural cleaning products are a fast growing trend. Over the years most people have turned to natural substances like vinegar to clean windows, a lemon and salt to clean a stove top which leaves a nice citrus scent. It’s getting to be common knowledge that baking soda has a hundred and one uses around our homes. But what about all the new natural “green-cleaning” products being introduced to us in the grocery store? Out there in the market place there are dozens and dozens of green alternatives for traditional household products. So... 

Acne, oily skin, itchy skin age spots; these can all be treated with a little vinegar. Bellow we have an acne treatment that won’t dry out your skin, a honey and vinegar treatment that will help all of us with oily skin and a simple tip to help reduce those age spots to keep our skin looking young and healthy. Acne Treatment This treatment will clear up your skin, returning your skin to a natural, healthy pH balance and help prevent future outbreaks. In a travel-size bottle mix 1 teaspoon vinegar and 10 teaspoons water. Clean your face as usual in the... 

Vinegar is an inexpensive and fantastic addition to any beauty regimen. Vinegar can clear up skin, reduce age spots, treat acne, and condition hair. 10 Ways to Use Vinegar as a Beauty Product Reduce Age Spots – Vinegar with onion juice may help reduce the appearance of age spots. Just mix equal parts onion juice and vinegar, and dab onto age spot. Repeat daily and after a few weeks you should see the age spot lighten. Itchy skin – Relieve itchy skin by adding 8 ounces of apple cider vinegar to a warm bath. Soak in the tub for at least 15 minutes. Relieve... 

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... 

look for moisturizers that contain 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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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...