Natural Skin Care: Alternatives to Traditional Products
Natural skin care is as old as mankind. In the past few hundred years, skin care has become less and less natural and more chemical based. However, it is once again shifting towards its natural origins.
In fact, now you can see home remedies for skin care products and skin treatments abound on the Internet. The reason that these recipes persist in time is because they actually do work. The only negative aspect, if you want to look at it in that manner, is that natural products take longer to show definite results than do tradition products.
Homemade Skin Care Products
Natural skin care doesn't have to be expensive. In fact, most home remedies are based on products that you can easily find in your kitchen or garden.
You can usually find a natural alternative to most traditional products. The only alternative you may not find is one for sunblocks and sunscreens, in which case, I suggest you purchase the traditional brands.
Homemade facial cleansers can be based on natural fruits, fruit juices, and infusions. If you want to treat oily skin you can use citric fruits, however, normal and dry skin requires a more gentle touch in which case you can use herbal infusions.
By using essential oils you can make a natural toner for your skin. The biggest benefit of making your own toner is that you can make sure that it does not contain alcohol or other irritating additives. You can also test which essential oils are right for your skin.
The easiest product to find is probably an exfoliating product. You can use anything from abrasive particles (sugar and salt) to fruits and dairy products. The more sensitive your skin is, the creamier your exfoliant should be.
Making your own natural moisturizer is much more challenging because it requires that you cook some of the ingredients. In cases like this it might be best to just buy a natural moisturizer that contains the natural ingredients you need.
Making Homemade Skin Care Products
If you're interested in making your own products, here are a few recipes for some natural skin treatments.
If you have oily skin and would like to make a homemade cleanser, simply process one kiwi fruit. Then add 2 tbsp of plain yogurt, one tbsp of orange water, 1 tbsp of almond oil, 1 tbsp of honey and 1 tsp of finely ground almond. Once you've mixed these ingredients process until it is thick and creamy.
After the mix is ready, add 2 drops of your favorite, citrus essential oil and apply directly to your skin. Massage gently for a couple of minutes and then rinse off with warm water.
If you want to make a toner, simply place 1 to 3 drops of your favorite essential oil (or oils) to 8 oz of floral water. The mixture should be placed in a sterile bottle. To use, simply shake the toner and apply with a cotton ball.
Bio skin care is a recent trend can be better describes with 4 simple words: all natural skin care. In order to adopt this type of skincare, you can make your own products or you can purchase natural skin care products, like BIOSKINCARE cream, that comes fully prepared. This natural product is just as gentle as homemade products, but much more effective.
Published January 22nd, 2010
Filed in Health