Winter is a terrible time for many of us with dry skin. Harsh weather and forced air heating can bring on itchiness, dryness, discomfort and even cracked or chapped skin. I’ve tried using so many creams or lotions through the years. Dehydrated skin makes wrinkles and other signs of aging more visible. If you have a similar problem with dry winter skin, let’s discuss natural ways to try and prevent dry skin.
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Living without chemicals, eco-friendly, cost-saving natural DIY beauty tips and treatments
Summer Health & Beauty Tips
The sky is blue and the sun is hot. Yesterday the temperature here in central Florida was a high of 94 degrees F. It is hot baby. It looks gorgeous but the heat and humidity is exhausting to me. They are forecasting another scorching summer, and with a June this hot, I believe it.
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Brown Sugar & Oatmeal Body Scrub
This is a natural, easy, recipe to exfoliate your body. If you are avoiding chemicals and want to save money, this simple DIY beauty treatment is for you. I like using organic olive oil but coconut, avocado, jojoba, almond, or grapeseed oils also work well. The added honey and oatmeal will nourish your skin while the sugar will exfoliate it. Use once a week on your body. Rinse well after use, and pat dry.
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Winter Foot Care Tips
As cold weather arrives and our wardrobes change, we need to remember the effect of cold on our bodies. Snowflakes, winter sports…cold weather can be fun, but it takes a toll on your skin‚ though‚ especially your feet. When your feet feel cold, it means the skin’s blood supply to the top layers of the skin have been reduced to preserve heat. It’s not just your lips that get chapped. Also tights and chunky socks pushed into your shoes can torture your toes. Today let’s review a few precautions to care for your feet this coming season.
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Natural Sunburn Treatments
Summer is a time for outdoor adventures for the whole family. Suntans are often viewed as a sign of beauty and vitality. In reality, though, that coppery tan represents damage to the genetic matter in the cells of your skin. Over time, the damage can lead to skin cancer. I am fair and have always been at the mercy of the summer sun. I can’t count how many times I was burned as a child. There were no sun blocks back then just sun tan lotion which prevented nothing. If you are very fair, you can get burned after just 15 minutes of exposure to midday sunshine. Read More
DIY Organic Herbal Hair Rinse
The majority of hair products commercially available, even among those advertised as all-natural, contain synthetic detergents, fragrances, petrochemicals, and known allergens. These ingredients can be harsh for the scalp and hair. Let’s talk about gentle, safe products that clean and condition your hair. Read More
Homemade Face Wash
I’ve written before about trying to get rid of chemicals in my home. In our modern world, it’s almost impossible to get rid of everything, but you can greatly diminish your exposure to chemicals and protect your family by making your own personal care products. Have you read the ingredients in your over-the-counter products? Can you even pronounce them?
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Heavenly Homemade Whipped Body Butter
Ditch the store body cream and make a fantastic blend of natural oils that will soften, moisturize, and soothingly caress your skin. There are many simple recipes for body butter but this one is so luxurious! Let’s start with coconut oil, a great moisturizer. Add shea butter which has so many benefits for the skin and is great in homemade beauty products. Throw in some cocoa butter with antioxidant qualities that take care of most signs of aging, and also protects the skin from outside agents as well. The antioxidants and beneficial organic molecules protect the skin from environmental, internal, and external forces that can cause irritation or damage to the skin. Finally add some almond oil (or other favorite oil such as avocado or grape seed oil) and Vitamin E and you have a perfect delight for your dry skin. And the best part, it smells like chocolate.
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