Raw Beauty Treatments

1. Easy At-Home Beauty Treatments

   Next time you stop by your local farmer's market or fruit shop, pick up a few extras;  fruits and vegetables can be used for mixing up your own homemade skin care products! It will save you money -- and taste great.

   
   

             Thank You to the internet for this wonderful picture which includes some of the food items I  
              plan to mention in this post;
   
   

   I was musing to myself whilst making Dinner the other night; quite a number of  items I had on the counter awaiting  dinner preparation, could also be used externally. Many are used in old remedies for all kinds of health & beauty treatments; the items on my counter happened to be mostly ideal for the skin, so could be thought of as not only promoting internal health, but external heath as well. I never cease to be amazed at how perfect our Nature Kingdom is & how well we have always been catered for; 

   I believe we have become arrogant in thinking that humanity can better God's plan; after all, He supplies everything we need in its purest form.
   Chemicals of every description are now added to so many of to-days potions, cures & remedies & many of us are influenced through advertising in believing that these products must be better! Food for thought, eh ?
   
    Getting back to the items on my counter for Dinner. Most of these items could also be used on our skin! I am not sure that my husband or my tummy would have preferred to use them in this way, instead of in a meal on this particular night, but the musing was fun! 
   
    Honey
   While some of these old-fashioned beauty treatments go back 50 years or so, this one goes back thousands. And if it was good enough for Cleopatra, it just might work for you. Honey is a great way to replenish moisture in our skin, remove dead skin cells and kill bacteria on the skin's surface. Honey is generally suitable for all skin types so it shouldn't cause a rash, irritation, or a breakout.

             Almond pulp mixed with a little honey is a great scrub for your face to get rid of dry skin.
   

   
   Apple cider vinegar is good as a cleanser, and honey is the best moisturizer on the planet.

             Mashed Strawberries are fun too, but runny & rather hard to keep on your face!
   
             Paw Paw/ Papaya
             This fruit is full of enzymes & rich in vitamins & when we mash or blend some up, it has the          
              capacity to feed & nourish our skin; it can be a bit messy but worth it, your skin will thank you    
              for a 20 min indulgence & you can always eat the leftovers!
   
             And grab some coconut oil  for a great all-natural lip moisturizer.
   
              As you can see, everything that is good for our skin is acidic and can be found in many family              
              pantry's.      
   

   
   A Little Lemon Squeeze For Nails
   Looking for an inexpensive, simple and divine-smelling nail treatment? Try fresh lemon juice "To keep your nails naturally strong and bright, soak your nails in lemon juice for 10 minutes,"  "Brush them with warm water and a toothbrush after the soak for extra shine and polish."
   
   
   Black, caffeinated tea bags can be great for dark circles (after cooling, place wet tea bags on lids for about 10 minutes).

   Organic green tea can be a fantastic skin toner to improve clarity (let it cool and spray it on your face).

   My grandmother would always apply cold pressed olive oil to her hair once a week for shine and body;

   Pure Aloe Vera gel is great for soothing sunburns and keeping the skin moisturized.

   Cucumbers on the eyes will help the puffiness go away."

            Try this for fun, an Avocado Body Mask;
   

   • 2 avocados, thoroughly mashed into a paste
   • 3 tablespoons sea salt or kosher salt
   • 1/4 cup honey
   • Grated rind of two fresh lemons, along with the juice
   • 1/4 cup organic coconut oil

    Mix all ingredients together until smooth and creamy. (The consistency should be that of a thin sour cream.) Apply to your skin for 10 to 15 minutes, then scrub off well with warm water. Keep unused portion in refrigerator for two to three days.
          
   

    I am sure there would be a whole book available recommending these old remedies; I plan to explore this more.

   PS. Guess what I was making for Dinner whilst I was musing? !