Olive oil for face cleansing: For years, people in the Mediterranean have included olive oil in their skin care routines. This oil is nourishing while cleansing and can benefit people with any skin type. To clean skin, pour a quarter-sized amount of extra virgin olive oil into the palm and use … [Read more...] about Olive Oil For Face
Base oils for skin serums to add essential oils to or use on their own.
Essential fatty acids added to base or carrier oils are responsible for regulating cell function and locking in moisture. Base oils like the ones listed in the recipes below are generally rich in essential fatty acids. These acids have a small molecular structure, they penetrate the protective lipid layers of skin and take with them the beneficial vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients deep into the skin to support cellular structure and collagen production. Use many of the base oils on this website and in Natural Homemade Skin Care Recipes depending on your skin type for serums, masks and moisturizers you can make at home.
Benefits Of Essential Oils For Skin
Here is a comprehensive list of essential and base oils that are used in skin care products: ALMOND OIL Made from: Pressed almonds Useful for: Moisturizing lotions, creams, balms. Can be used straight as a moisturizer on its own or as a carrier base for essential oils. Benefits for skin: … [Read more...] about Benefits Of Essential Oils For Skin
Natural Homemade Face Masks – Best Ingredients For Great Skin
Natural homemade face masks - ingredients There are many fantastic ingredients to use in natural face masks. There are many benefits in fruits, seeds, nuts, dairy products, herbs and oils including alpha hydroxy acids, essential fatty acids, moisturizing emollients and humectants that draw … [Read more...] about Natural Homemade Face Masks – Best Ingredients For Great Skin
Acne Face Masks and Natural Acne Remedies
Acne is an annoying and often uncomfortable skin condition which can leave scars if not treated over the long term. There many natural antimicrobial oils and other ingredients that are useful for combating acne causing bacteria. Many essential oils contain antibacterial and antifungal … [Read more...] about Acne Face Masks and Natural Acne Remedies
Anti-oxidant masks and treatments to make at home
Anti-oxidants are free radical scavengers that neutralize damaging atoms, molecules and ions that cause aging. Fruits and vegetables are high in anti-oxidants especially those that contain Vitamin A, C E K and Niacin. These natural sources of anti-oxidants offer rich benefits to your skin … [Read more...] about Anti-oxidant masks and treatments to make at home