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4 Must-Have Natural Beauty Products to Keep in Your Bathroom

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There are countless creams on the market that are very expensive and claim to be beneficial to your skin. But the irony is that some of them are full of chemicals and additives that can be harmful to your skin in the long run. There are a few must have natural beauty products that you should definitely have in your bathroom and use on a daily basis. Here they are:

1. Witch Hazel

Witch Hazel Witch hazel is an excellent face cleanser because it is a natural astringent with anti-inflammatory properties.  Not only does it leave your skin clean but it also helps to minimize the size of your pores.

2. Cocoa Butter

51MfVGGKO-LCocoa butter is popular with women because it has been known to reduce the appearance of stretch marks–particularly when managing a growing pregnant belly. It is also useful for softening the skin and reducing the appearance of scars or dark marks if you use it regularly for an extended period of time.

3. Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is great to use on your entire body. After a shower, rehydrate your skin by applying a thin coat of it everywhere. Coconut oil can be also be combined with baking soda to brush your teeth!  If you have frizzy hair, apply some to your hair to lessen the frizz and the scalp to promote growth.

4. Shea Butter

Shea Butter

 

Shea butter is a vitamin A enriched skin and face cream that is derived from the seeds of the Shea (karite) tree. In its natural state, it looks like a yellow block of butter, but when you put some in the palm of your hand it melts right down. It can be used for sunburns, rough/dry patches on your elbows, cracked dry feet and insect bites. Rash symptoms and eczema can often be relieved with the regular use of natural shea butter — just put it on before you go to bed. Shea butter is also a natural sunscreen that African people use each day to keep their skin rich, beautiful, young-looking and protected.

If you want healthy skin, just keep these must-have natural beauty products on your bathroom counter. There is no reason to break the bank to have beautiful skin. You may find that some of your favorite commercial products contain these natural substances as the main ingredient, so why not go straight to the source!

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Natural Ways to Keep Your Face Healthy and Beautiful

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Everyone wants gorgeous, glowing, young-looking skin. Here are a few simple tips to keep your face healthy and beautiful.

Tip #1: Coconut Oil Wash

Skin care products can be extremely pricey and the ingredients are not understood by the average consumer, so you may be unaware of the reactions your skin will have. You may want to consider trying an all natural product, that costs less and is much more beneficial to your skin. Try starting your day by washing your face with organic coconut oil. It may sound absurd, especially if you have oily skin, but try it! It doesn’t matter what skin type you have.

First, rinse your face with warm water or place a warm damp cloth on your face for a minute or two. Since coconut oil tends to solidify in colder temperatures, take about a 1/4 teaspoon of the coconut oil and place it into the palm of your hand. Your body’s warm temperature will immediately begin it to melt. Rub your hands together and lightly message the oil into your face. Next, rinse your face with warm water. At first your face will be oily, but the oil will be absorbed into the pores of your face. You will be amazed on how soft your skin will feel for the entire day.

Tip #2: Natural Exfoliate

If you feel that your face needs to be exfoliated, I have a home remedy — it contains two simple ingredients: organic coconut oil and baking soda. Mix approximately 1 tablespoon of oil and a teaspoon of baking soda. Again, begin by rinsing your face with warm water. Then place a little of the paste into the palm of your hand and use your fingers to gently make little circular motions around your face. Make sure you avoid your eye area to avoid irritation.

Tip #3: Watch What You Eat

What you eat and drink plays a major role in maintaining healthy looking skin. Eating foods that are high in vitamin C on a regular basis is very beneficial to the skin. So eat more fresh fruits and vegetables that contain high amounts of vitamin C on a daily basis. If you can afford it, purchase organic fruits and vegetables. I especially recommend eating anti-oxidant rich foods, like kale. It is a dark green leafy vegetable that’s loaded with vitamin C. The fruits I choose to consume on a daily basis are blueberries and strawberries. Blueberries are loaded with vitamin C.

I also like to start my day by drinking a cold, 16 ounce glass of water with freshly squeezed lemon (vitamin C and good for balancing your body’s alkalinity). Drink lots of water throughout the day to keep your skin hydrated.

Tip #4: Smoothie Time!

If you don’t like the idea of eating veggies and fruits daily, then make a smoothie. Each morning I fire up my Nutribullet and make a smoothie that I call my “food of life”. I put kale, spinach, blueberries, strawberries, 1 teaspoon of unpasteurized raw organic apple cider vinegar and 1 scoop of whey protein powder. Instead of water, I use freshly brewed green tea. This one smoothie mixture gives me energy for the rest of the day and nourishes my skin, keeping it soft and healthy.

Use these tips every day (start today!) to give your face a better, smoother, younger and more beautiful appearance. If you are consistent, you may even start to see results in as little as a week.

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