| Of course it is extremely convenient to buy personal care and cosmetic products that are ready to use. If you buy the right products (more than the brand, you should look at the list of ingredients), you will be all set. But what if you want to use products that Nature has made available to us? Here are a few that we like. |
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 Coconut oil: In the Caribbean countries, people have used this oil for generations in many ways. In South Asian countries, this oil is used for cooking and also applied on hair by women. It is great for use as a hair mask (follow instructions for olive oil above). You can also use it for dry lips and other dry areas in the body. You can use it alone or mix it with other oils or vegetable butters based on how you like it.
Rooibos tea: This red-colored tea from South Africa has a lot of anti-oxidants. And you can do things apart from drinking it. For instance, if you drink rooibos tea during the day, save the tea bag and put it in a cup of water. The following morning, you can use it as a toner for your face. (Related article: Recipes for making your own beauty products at home) |
 Cocoa butter: One of the most affordable personal care product, it is extremely rich in nutrients and emollients. It is ideal for very dry skin and for lip care during cold weather. You can also use cocoa butter on dry elbows and lower legs. (Related: Skin treatments)Olive oil: Apart from being one of the healthiest cooking oils, olive oil does wonders to your hair. You can use light olive oil as a hair mask. Just apply it gently on your hair and leave for 20 to 60 minutes or more. Shampoo thereafter.
Almond oil: It is a great humectant. You can use it if you run out of face cream or as body oil instead of body lotion. If you add your favorite essential oils, you can get extra benefits and add a fragrance of your choice. |
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Chamomile tea: Chamomile is a calming and an anti-inflammatory agent. You can drink it like a regular to tea to relax you or to give you relief from pain and fever. You can also use it as a skin toner on delicate parts of your body. If you get puffy eyes or you are really tired after a night of partying, you can use cold compresses of this tea on the eyes.
Honey: Honey has several useful nutrients and excellent anti-bacterial properties. It is used in many high-end skincare products. You can use honey in face masks and also as a body mask. Recommended articles: Skincare with natural products Natural mineral supplements |
