Skin Care Treats
Fresh, natural and easy to make affordable treats for your skin. Some ingredients naturally contain exfoliants, moisturizers, antioxidant properties and the ability to calm and sooth the mind.
The following are just a few of the natural ingredients used in natural or homemade skin care products that will nourish, heal and give your skin a healthy glow.
Honey
Natural humectant which attracts moisture to your skin, naturally contains several vitamins and minerals, and comes to us straight from an efficient manufacturer - - the beehive.
Honey Blueberry Facial
Makes 1 application
Ingredients
1/2 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
1/2 cup pure honey
1/2 cup plain yogurt
Rinse blueberries and place in blender or food processor. Add honey and yogurt, blend until smooth. Using fingertips, apply blueberry smoothie on clean skin, let sit for 10 to 15 min. Remove with cool water and damp cloth.
Avocados
Great for dry, mature skin and sun damaged skin. Rich in vitamins A, D and E, lecithin and potassium. Avocado oil can increase the amount of collagen in the skin. The avocado is a fruit but is often used in herbal skin care.
Essential Oils
Using the right essential oil or blend will moisturize the skin, heal acne, control excessive oiliness, sooth and rejuvenate the skin and provide many more healing benefits. Essential oils can also be used in household and first aid products.
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Yogurt
Contains lactic acid (derived from milk) is an alpha hydroxy acid used in skin care products to rejuvenate the skin. Lactic acid is the gentler form of AHA.
Oatmeal
Used in cleansers, facial masks, bath products, ant-itch ointments, shampoos and more to heal dry itchy skin. Oatmeal provides gentle exfoliation, helps to heal dryness and minor irritations. Also great for sensitive skin types.
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