Natural Tonics For Hair
Posted by natural_beauty_tips on Nov 20, 2007
Got problem hair? You don’t have to spend a fortune on those glossy designer shampoos. Here are a few tips to keep your hair healthy, just as mother nature intended!
- Apple cider vinegar is great to add to the water you use for rinsing your hair. It makes sure there’s no soap residue left in your barnet!
- Got light hair that need brightening, or brown hair that might look swish with a few natural highlights? Camomile tea is your answer! Strong Camomile tea makes a great rinse to naturally brighten and highlight hair.
- Dull Hair? Just add nettle juice. This neat and natural remedy will also improve dull skin. See? They’re not just for stinging you.
- Sick waiting for that hair to grow? Just add sage tea. A well known hair growth stimulant.
Sugar As A Natural Cleanser - Natural Mini Tips
Posted by natural_beauty_tips on Nov 20, 2007
Add sugar to your usual soap and lather into your face for a couple of minutes.
The gentle exfoliating action of the sugar acts as a great cleanser, leaving your skin soft, clean and refreshed!
Rinse face thoroughly after use of sugar.
Make Your Own Lip Balm With Almond Oil & Flower Petals!
Posted by natural_beauty_tips on Nov 9, 2007
You don’t have to buy expensive all natural lip balm in the shops. Instead, you can make your own with a few simple ingredients and a bit of time.
What You Will Need To Make Your Own Lip Balm
- A small amount of Rose or Marigold petals
- Almond oil
- Beeswax
- Honey
- Aloe Vera gel
- Vitamin E oil
- Vanilla extract
Method:
Fill a jar you have sterilised with 2 tablespoons of your rose / marigold petals and slowly pour the almond oil over them. Once the jar is full (leave an inch at the top), seal it and leave in the sun for 5 days (15 in the winter as it wil be cooler)
Once the time has elapsed, strain the oil off during the warmest part of the day, squeezing the petals to get all the oil out. Place the oil in a double boiler, stirrling continuously. Add a tablespoon of beeswax 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp vanilla extract, tsp vitamin e oil, and 1 tsp aloe vera gel.
Close your jar tightly, the balm will quickly harden and be ready for use whenever you need it.
Homemade Peppermint Cleansing Milk - An All Natural Alternative!
Posted by natural_beauty_tips on Nov 1, 2007
You can easily make a luxurious all natural at-home spa treatment to give your skin that inner glow. All you need is some milk and a little mint. Here’s how!
- Place 10 fluid ounces of milk in a bowl.
- Get 4 tablespoons of fresh peppermint or apple mint, wash and dry.
- Chop your mint and pop it into your bowl of milk. Place in a refrigerator overnight.
- Once the mint has had time to infuse with your milk, strain the infused mixture into a bottle and store in your fridge.
- Your peppermint cleansing milk is now ready to use! Simply apply the infusion with cotton wool and rub over your face.
- Rinse the peppermint cleansing milk off with water after use. Your skin will feel soft and refreshed.
- The cleansing milk can be kept for a few days stored in the fridge.
Make Your Own Refreshing Herbal Bath Soak
Posted by natural_beauty_tips on Oct 31, 2007
All you need to make your very own herbal bath soak is the following: -
- Dried thyme
- Small square of cheesecloth.
- Small amount of raw oats
To create your bath bags, simply place a sprig of dried thyme in a 10 inch square piece of cheesecloth. Add in a small amount of oats as this will help soften the bath water. Tie the top of the bag with some string, and either hang it underneath the tap as you draw your bath or leave it to float in the bath with you.
This will create an incredibly environmentally friendly and natural herbal bath soak which will soften your skin and relax sore muscles. The cheesecloth bag can be re-used to reduce landfill, and the thyme and any leftover oats can be composted.
Free Skin Exfoliation With A DIY Sea Salt Scrub!
Posted by natural_beauty_tips on Oct 30, 2007
Dry Skin? Don’t have the money for an expensive exfoliant? Don’t worry, you can find nature’s exfoliant in your nearest supermarket for a fraction of the price of those designer beauty brands.
Sea Salt will remove your dry and flaky skin, leaving your skin beautiful and healthy.
Instructions For Exfoliating With Sea Salt
- Wet the area you you wish to exfoliate.
- Apply a couple of tablespoons of sea salt to the area, and gently massage with a damp cloth or the tips of your fingers.
- If exfoliating the face, keep the salt well away from your eyes. Concentrate on your T-Zone and cheeks for best effect.
- Once you have massaged for a couple of minutes, splash cold water onto your face. This will tighten your pores.
- Following this routine regularly will help moisturisers to penetrate your skin effectively, helping keep your skin healthy, glowing, and hydrated!