Monday, May 11, 2009

Natural Skin Care

There are a lot of reasons to make your own skin care products. Many people are opting for a natural approach to lifestyle, from dietary choices to skin care products. By making your own treatments, you can be sure of exactly what goes into them.

Organic Skin Care
You do all of the right things: you limit your fat intake, take your vitamins, exercise daily, drink plenty of water, eat plenty of organic fruits and vegetables, and stay out of the sun. But what about the products you slather on your skin in your quest for moist, wrinkle-free skin. Are you using as much care in selecting skin care products...

Natural Skin Care
A healthy diet is also essential to radiant skin. Eating fruits and vegetables everyday is very important. If you don't like fruits or vegetables, experiment with them until you find something you do like. Healthy skin is a result of many factors: a healthy diet, plenty of exercise, good skin care practices and a positive, relaxed mental attitude...

Harvesting Herbs and Flowers
Timely harvesting and drying are most important when growing and using your own herbs. Harvest your flowers and herbs just prior to the fullness of their bloom. The plants will continue to bloom for a few days after their harvesting. Harvest your herbs and flowers from 9 am to 11 am, before the sun gets too hot, but after the morning dew has evaporated. This preserves the quality of the herbs, keeping their aromatic oils and other properties at their...

Selecting Natural Ingredients
Many health food stores carry a selection of dried herbs as well as the oils required to create your favorite products. There are a growing number of retail businesses selling herbal products. A great deal of herbal business is done through mail order catalogs, but you may be surprised at the listing of shops you'll find in your local Yellow Pages. There are several organizations and publications you can consult to find herbal businesses near you...

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