take care of your skin - the natural way

**QuilterMom** · 05-29-2006, 07:24 AM

http://gardenandhearth.com/Organic-H...-Skin-Care.htm

**baxjul** · 05-29-2006, 01:17 PM

Thanks again!

**santoria** · 05-29-2006, 04:27 PM

thanks! thats a great link!

**TexasLea** · 06-22-2006, 06:33 AM

I am very interested in this article. Some of it was missing for me though, or else I missed something. LOL
Cleanse with real soap made of what?
I can't read what you make the toner out of? Seep a few what?
And I can't see about the moisturizer either? I'm assuming it must be aloe vera? What do they say to do? Use an open leaf on your skin?
If anyone is seeing the whole thing, or knows what they suggest, please let me know. I would love a natural and frugal skin care system. TIA

**hillbillyartist** · 06-22-2006, 08:57 AM

Lea, I copy and pasted it.......is that allowed here? Is it ok to copy somthing from another site to share?

Use extra virgin olive oil to remove eye make-up. Pour a few drops on a cotton swab or cotton ball and gently wipe away eye shadow, eyeliner, and mascara.

Cleanse your skin with real soap made of glycerin. Most of the soaps sold today are made with synthetic detergents that can strip natural oils from your skin.

It’s easy to make your own exfoliating scrubs that are gentle on your skin. Try this recipe: Honey & Brown Sugar Face Scrub.

Toner is an astringent that helps shrink and tighten the skin temporarily. You can make your own toner by steeping a few raspberry leaf teabags in some boiling water and letting it cool. Apply toner using cotton balls after cleansing skin thoroughly.

Jojoba oil made from the desert plant of the same name is a wonderfully light moisturizer that will make your skin look and feel supple—and won’t leave your skin feeling oily or too dry.

The 5 Basics of Healthy Skin

Eat plenty of whole grains, fruits and vegetables, adequate amounts of protein (primarily plant-based), healthy fats such as avocados, nuts, and cold-water fish such as mackerel, salmon, trout, and sardines, which are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids.

Drink water, water, and more water. Nothing quenches your thirst better, especially after exercising.

Exercise aerobically to get your blood pumping. Walking at a fast clip, jogging, biking, dancing, skating, and swimming are all aerobic activities that will get your blood circulating. Better circulation means that more oxygen rich blood is reaching your vital organs—including your skin--to nourish them.

Stay out of the sun. After allotting yourself the 15 minutes sans sunscreen that is needed for your body to manufacture vitamin D, slather it on. Your skin will thank you when you turn 40, look in the mirror and see a 30 year old looking back at you.

If you smoke, quit. If you never tried it, don’t start now. There are better habits to acquire. And no, drinking martinis isn’t one of them. Alcohol dehydrates your body including your skin, so for your skin’s sake it’s best to limit alcohol consumption as well. Try these instead: Refreshing Herbal Drinks

**3pups** · 06-22-2006, 09:42 AM

Thanks for the great article. What wonderful tips!

**TexasLea** · 06-29-2006, 09:10 AM

Yes! Thankyou for filling in the blanks for me!

**Monner 1** · 06-29-2006, 10:19 AM

Thanks for the great article. I am always looking for gentle and natural skincare since I have very sensitive skin. So much so that I used a certain mild cream on my face and woke up the next morning looking like a strawberry. It took 3 days to get my face back to normal color and no itching.