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... 

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...