A Skin Care Gift from Nature – Peaches

Posted on January 29, 2012 by amberh

Fresh fruit doesn’t just have health benefits they also have skin care benefits. Eating the recommended 3-5 servings of fruit and creating your own natural dry skin care products using fruit will have you and your skin looking and feeling its best.

Juicy delicious peaches don’t have to be reserved for award winning cobbler instead try making your own natural dry skin care products with peaches as the main ingredient.

Peaches are high in vitamins A and C and a natural source of alpha-hydroxy acids.  They are also full of antioxidants. The powerful nutrients contained in peaches can tighten skin, unclog pores, reduce wrinkles and lighten age spots. Vitamin A and C nourish the skin and help to generate skin cell growth for a fresh looking complexion. Alpha-hydroxy fruit acids help to remove dull dead skin cells for skin that glows.

To easily gain the natural dry skin care benefits peaches have to offer try these simple tips. Each night before bed use the inside of a peach’s skin to gently massage your face for a few minutes. Doing this will cleanse the skin and free the pores allowing skin to breathe easier. If you have more time you can also take a juicy slice of peach and rub it on your face allowing the juice to remain on skin for 20 minutes before rinsing with warm water and towel drying.

Using a natural dry skin facial mask once a week will keep skin moisturized and looking its best. Avoid drug store masks that contain hard to pronounce chemical ingredients and create your own natural skin care products with peaches. A home made face mask takes just a few minutes to create and will offer your skin more nutrients than more expensive store bought versions.  The recipes below will help you to get started.

Peach and Yogurt Facial

This mask is gentle enough for delicate and sensitive skin.

Ingredients:
Half of a ripe peach
2 Tablespoons of plain yogurt

Directions:
First peel and mash the peach. Mix in the yogurt until the two are well combined and apply to your face. Leave on for 15-20 minutes before rinsing with warm water and towel drying.

Peach and Egg Facial

This mask will help tighten sagging skin and close pores.

Ingredients:
1 Ripe peach
1 Egg

Directions:
First peel and chop 1 ripe peach adding it into a blender. Next separate the egg white from the egg and add to the peach. Blend the two until fully mixed. Apply the mixture to your face for 30 minute before rinsing with warm water and towel drying.

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The Truth Revealed: Natural Dry Skin Care & Chocolate

Posted on January 22, 2012 by amberh

You may not think that chocolate could have any natural dry skin care benefits. But you are wrong!

The truth is, many people believe that eating too much chocolate can lead to oily skin and acne breakouts. While this may or may not be true, chocolate does make a great addition to many homemade beauty products!

Chocolate has gained popularity in skin care because of the recent obsession with antioxidants and its ability to fight free radicals. Cocoa is very high in antioxidants and is the main ingredient in most chocolate. Dark chocolate contains the largest amount of antioxidants because of its heightened cocoa content. Chocolate also contains cocoa butter – a smooth, solid fat commonly used to soften dry skin.

I think all of us can agree that there is a sensual richness in the smell of creamy chocolate, resulting in the downfall of many diets. And although chocolate tastes great, its use in skin care can actually change the way you think about it – and the way your skin looks and feels!

Try out the delicious smelling natural dry skin care recipes below as they all contain chocolate! But I will have to be honest with you – just be sure to resist the temptation to eat all of the chocolate before you finish making your dry skin care products!

Skin Softening Chocolate Mask

For softer skin try using this natural dry skin care mask once a week.

Ingredients:

5 Tablespoons of cocoa
4 Tablespoons of honey
2 Tablespoons of sour cream
3 Teaspoons of oatmeal powder

Directions:

Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl and mix until well combined. Using your fingertips apply the mask to your face and neck, using gentle circular motions. Leave the mask on for fifteen to twenty minutes before rinsing away the mask with warm water and towel drying.

Dark Chocolate Milk Mask

For an anti-aging skin care treatment,  use the recipe below containing dark chocolate which is full of antioxidants:

Ingredients:

4 Tablespoons of dark chocolate powder
2 Teaspoons of milk

Directions:

In a small bowl, add the milk to the dark chocolate powder and mix until you have a thick pudding. You may need to add a small amount of additional milk to get the right consistency. After mixing the ingredients together, apply the dark creamy chocolate (no eating, please!) to your face and let it sit for 15 minutes. Wash off the chocolate with warm water and gently pat dry with a towel.

Spiced Chocolate Exfoliating Scrub

The combination of chocolate, coffee, and cinnamon can create an invigorating natural dry skin body scrub that will be sure to spice up your morning shower. Here’s what you do:

Ingredients:

2 Tablets of Nestle’s Abuelita chocolate
2 Cups of finely ground coffee
4 Tablespoons of brown sugar
1 Teaspoon of vanilla
1 Tablespoon of cinnamon
½ Cup of honey

Directions:

In a medium bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients and mix well. Add the vanilla and honey to the dry ingredients and mix until you have a thick paste.  Apply the scrub to your body using a circular motion and rinse off in the shower.

If you have never tried any of the above natural dry skin remedies, it is time you do – you will not only be amazed at the quality of your skin, but how great you’ll feel!

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Natural Dry Skin Care Secrets Revealed!

Posted on January 7, 2012 by amberh

Most people don’t know that they can take care of their skin naturally and without huge expense, using a little known household kitchen item – Baking soda!

Baking soda is commonly used for baking, deodorizing refrigerators, and household cleaning. But what you probably don’t know is that It also has numerous properties that your natural dry skin care routine can benefit from:

• Budget Friendly – Baking soda is budget friendly and readily available in most kitchens.
• Non-toxic – Baking soda has natural antibacterial qualities
• Exfoliant  – Baking soda removes dead suface skin tissue.

Take a step away from chemical filled dry skin care products and improve the health and appearance of your skin by giving baking soda a try.  And If you aren’t sure how to incorporate baking soda into your natural dry skin care routine, try any of the five easy ideas below.

1. Natural Baking Soda Facial Cleanser – If you’re looking for a cheap and natural cleanser baking soda is your natural skin care answer. Cleanse your skin and revive dry skin by mixing two teaspoons of baking soda with a few drops of water and smoothing onto your face and neck. Thoroughly rinse your face and neck with warm water and pat dry. For an extra natural skin care boost, follow up with a cotton ball soaked in apple cider vinegar. The apple cider vinegar will act as a natural astringent and tone your skin.

2. Therapeutic Baking Soda Bath Soak – If you need a way to relax and unwind after a long hard day, try this tropical pina colada inspired bath soak. Just combine 1 can of coconut milk, 1 ½ cups of pineapple juice, and 3 tablespoons of baking soda. Pour the mixture into your bath as it is filling and then enjoy the tropic scent. While you are soaking the baking soda bath you are helping restore your skin’s pH levels. But there is even more good news: the pineapple juice provides your skin with a punch of vitamin C and B!

The key thing to remember is that when drawing your bath, remember to use warm water. Hot water can cause your skin to become dry and tight.

3. Natural Baking Soda Deodorant – Believe it or not most of the deodorants lining the drug-store shelves contain ingredients that may be irritating to your skin and dangerous to your health. If you’re looking for an alternative to your chemical-based deodorant, try baking soda! After your morning shower, rub one tablespoon of baking soda under your arms. Incredible as it may sound you’ll get all-day odor protection! You can even use it to freshen up between showers.

4. Coconut Oil & Baking Soda Anti-Aging Treatment – If your skin is looking dull and showing signs of aging, this natural skin care scrub is perfect for a quick pick-me-up. Before your morning shower simply massage your face with 1 teaspoon of baking soda mixed with one tablespoon of baking soda. The baking soda will gently exfoliate while the coconut oil moisturizes and diminishes the appearance of wrinkles.

5. Baking Soda Foot Soak – Your feet can benefit from a little natural dry skin care using baking soda. Soak your feet in warm water containing 2 tablespoons of baking soda and one tablespoon of salt for twenty minutes. It is a great, relaxing and effective way to gently cleanse your feet by removing all of the embedded dirt and grime.

Just because the cosmetic industry may spend billions on marketing expensive dry skin care products at considerable expense to you, doesn’t mean you have to follow suit. The above natural remedies we have mentioned above are effective and great ways to take care of yourself, without adding expense to your life you could be enjoying elsewhere!

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A Little Known, Secret Egyptian Dry Skin Care Remedy : Cinnamon

Posted on December 18, 2011 by amberh

If anyone knew about skin preservation, it was the Egyptians! But silly as it may seem, many of their skin care practices have been lost or simply overlooked from the companies that make huge profits selling chemically dangerous dry skin care products.

Long ago during ancient times cinnamon was considered to be one of the most important aromatic spices available. Today it is still primarily used in cooking because cinnamon is recognized for its taste and aromatics.

Additionally, cinnamon offers a number of health benefits that can help improve circulation and digestive health.

However, the truth is, Cinnamon can also be used in natural dry skin care products to improve the health and appearance of your skin. It is rich in antioxidants and can reduce inflammation. To prove this, try any of the three recipes below to create your own cinnamon dry skin care treatments and see the condition of your skin improves. I think if you do, you will thank your friends the Egptians for this wonderful dry skin care remedy!

Cinnamon and Banana Mask

If you suffer from dry skin on your face, try this natural dry skin care mask made using cinnamon and bananas:

Ingredients:

1 Ripe banana (A banana is fully ripe when it is deep yellow in color flecked with brown spots)
1 Teaspoon of cinnamon
2 Tablespoons of sour cream
Lemon juice

Directions:

Peel and mash the ripe banana and put it into a bowl. Add the cinnamon, sour cream and a few drops of lemon juice. Mix the ingredients together until well combined and apply the mixture to your face and allow the mixture to remain on your face for 15 minutes. Rinse off the mixture with warm water and gently pat dry with a towel. For added moisture and protection, apply a natural shielding lotion.

Cinnamon and Sugar Body Scrub

This natural dry skin exfoliating body scrub will remove dull dead skin cells to reveal a brighter skin that glows!

Ingredients:

1 Teaspoon of cinnamon
1 Tablespoon of brown sugar
½ Cup of olive oil

Directions:

Add all of the ingredients and mix together in a small container before starting your shower. While showering lightly massage the scrub into skin and rinse well. You will be amazed at how great your skin feels and how clean and soft your skin will become!

Honey and Cinnamon Acne Treatment

If you have an acne break out try this natural skin care mask it has antibacterial and moisturizing prosperities .

Ingredients:
1 ½ Teaspoons of cinnamon
1 Tablespoon of honey

Directions:
In a resalable container combine the cinnamon and honey until well combined.  Apply a thin layer of the mixture to your face and leave on for 15 minutes before washing and towel drying. For even more natural skin care benefits for your acne use a toner and apply a moisturizer. You can use cotton pads soaked in apple cider vinegar as a toner.  For a non greasy moisturizer try using a shielding lotion.

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SkinMDNatural.com: Natural Skin Care with Apples

Posted on November 4, 2011 by amberh

By Amber Humphries

Autumn marks the start of the fall season. It is when leaves change color from brilliant green to beautiful shades of orange and yellow before falling. It is also the perfect time for picking fresh local apples. If you aren’t fortunate enough to live close to an apple orchard you can still find fresh local fruits at your nearest farmers market. Most people use fresh picked apples to make delicious dessert recipes like apple pie. This year try apples for something other than dessert, they make the perfect ingredient for natural skin care recipes. Continue reading →

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SkinMDNatural.com: Honey–A Natural Dry Skin Care Gift from Bees

Posted on November 4, 2011 by amberh

By Amber Humphries

Centuries ago natural skin care recipes were the only option for women. There were no shelves full of expertly packaged beauty products to choose from for dry skin care. Take a cue from ancient times and try creating your own natural dry skin care products. Cleopatra of Egypt was known for her beauty and many of her skin care secrets are still used today. One ingredient Cleopatra favored was honey. Honey has been around for millions of years, and it is considered a natural antioxidant with healing and moisturizing abilities. Honey contains many vitamins and minerals, including several of the B vitamins, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc giving honey a wide array of amazing skin benefits. Continue reading →

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SkinMDNatural.com: Natural Dry Skin Care Recipes for Fall Using Pumpkin

Posted on November 4, 2011 by amberh

By Amber Humphries

During the fall temperatures begin to drop and chilly winds can cause dry, irritated skin. Sometimes the best natural skin care remedies are hiding in plain sight, you just have to know where to look. You may often see pumpkins adorning houses during Halloween or making an appearance on your grandmothers table in the form of a pie during Thanksgiving dinner but they should also be making an appearance in your natural dry skin care routine. If you’re wondering why using pumpkin based skin care products are good for your skin consider this, they contain vitamin A, vitamin C, zinc and alpha-hydroxy acids. Continue reading →

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Skin MD Natural – A Natural Dry Skin Care Product for Dry, Cracked Heels

Posted on November 4, 2011 by amberh

After a summer of sandal abuse many are left with dry, cracked heels. Dry, cracked heels are an unsightly cosmetic problem that can turn into something worse without proper natural dry skin care. If left untreated cracks can become deeper, leading to bleeding and potential infection. Continue reading →

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Chamomile Natural Skin Care Benefits

Posted on October 7, 2011 by amberh

By Amber Humphries

Chamomile tea is a popular drink known for its calming properties. This versatile herb is not just for making tea, it also has healing properties and natural skin care benefits. Chamomile is beneficial as a natural skin care treatment because of its anti-inflammatory properties and its ability to promote cell regeneration. It is also helpful for problem skin affected by rashes, acne, eczema, psoriasis, scars, spider veins, age spots, discoloration and allergic conditions.

If you’re looking to get the natural skin care benefits available from chamomile you should consider creating your own natural skin care treatments at home. They will be less expensive than store bought products and will be completely natural with no irritating chemicals. If you prefer to purchase your products already made look for ones that contain mostly natural ingredients including chamomile.

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Natural Skin Care Product Skin MD Natural Prevents Winter Dry Skin

Posted on October 7, 2011 by amberh

Fall is underway and winter is fast approaching. Now that cooler weather has arrived, there is a new source for dry skin in indoor heating. Cold weather prompts the use of indoor heaters which take their toll on skin, causing it to become dry and itchy. Dry skin is a result of not having enough moisture in the stratum corneum (the outermost layer of skin) for it to function as it should. This can happen when protective oils in the stratum corneum are lost. These oils can be stripped away by environmental irritants such as water, wind or hot dry air and chemical irritants found in soaps, cosmetics, and antibacterial products.

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