Try these natural solutions as an alternative to beauty products.
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When it comes to skincare, natural or not, lots of women have their favorite products that they tend to stand by, finding it hard to switch to the more natural solutions. Why? Old habits often die hard, and, when it comes to the face (the most visible area of the body), many of us simply aren't willing to test out something new that, let's face it, might not work. And that's the problem.
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You see, many of our treasured go-to products that we have been using, day in and day out, since we were teens may no longer be serving the needs of our skin. Not only has our skin evolved since then, but so has our awareness of just how, honestly, bad many of the ingredients in those products are. It's time to throw nostalgia to the wind and try out some products that are not only good for your skin, but your body too.
Skim this list of This, Not That products and even kitchen remedies, then try out a few on your skin. I'll bet you'll be happy with your new greener skin care regimen.
Dirt Build-up
Instead of This: Clean & Clear Foaming Facial Cleanser
Kitchen: Mash up a tomato and rub it on your face.
Why? The acids will gently loosen and eat the dirt away. Rinse with tepid water.
Or Buy: Jurlique Purifying Foaming Cleanser
Cleansing Pads
Instead of This: Oxy Pads
Kitchen: Salt. Mix 1 part salt to 5 parts warm water. Dab a cotton ball in the concoction, and smooth it over your skin. Wash it off after 20 minutes.
Why? The salt sucks excess oil out of the pores and is naturally antibacterial.
Or Buy: Arcona Raspberry Clarifying Pads with Totara, Tea Tree, and Raspberry extracts
Facial Cleanser
Instead of This: Neutrogena facial washes
Kitchen: Apple Cider Vinegar. Using a cotton ball, smear a thin layer of apple cider vinegar on your face. Wash it off with warm water.
Why? It is a natural toner, rebalancing skin ph levels and acting as an antibacterial agent.
Or Buy: Organix-South's Facial Complexion Bar and Pure Neem Oil.
Exfoliate
Instead of This: Nivea Skin Refining Scrub
Kitchen: Rub a small handful of dry short grain rice against your face for 2 minutes.
Why? The rice is smooth enough to not break the skin, yet coarse enough to loosen dead skin cells and encourage cell turnover. The technique has been used by Japanese women for centuries
