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Natural cosmetics. Why, what and how.

12/12/2019

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Natural cosmetics. What why and how?Natural cosmetics. What why and how?
We tend to feel healthier, therefore happier when we care for ourselves. Inevitably, personal hygiene, cleanliness, a well-balanced diet and regular exercise all contribute to our general well-being. Not all of us understand what we are putting  inside or using topically on our bodies. This is often because in our fast paced society, where everything is made and prepackaged for us, we assume it is all good for us. Rarely do we stop to consider the ingredients. We simply trust that if it is sold to us, it can't be harmful to us. Indeed this may be the case. However, we don't know with certainty. So getting back to nature, embracing what it has to offer us, and preparing and making our own recipes, not only for food, but also for our hair and beauty products could help us reach that satisfaction, hence happiness of being healthier.

This blog post will concentrate on skincare. The skin has multiple functions. It is waterproof, acts as a protective barrier against bacteria and disposes of toxins and waste matter, along with regulating the body temperature. Skin must be kept clean to ensure it functions properly. However, continuous washing removes valuable moisture, oils and the protective acid mantle. Therefore, if we wash too regularly, it is necessary to replace all the natural substances which are lost. The recipes on this website are designed to fulfill this need using as many natural ingredients as possible.

The recipes are intended to be easy and quick to make with the intention that they can be stored. Some recipes will require immediate use but will state that. Many ingredients are those which you will find  in your food cupboard anyway. Therefore, the intention of making your own cosmetics should make you happier that you will save money.

A natural lifestyle is a frugal lifestyle.Natural lifestyle is a frugal lifestyle.
Such ingredients include honey, cucumber, apple cider vinegar and soap flakes. However, you can use the link on the ingredients to make any purchases. Some of the recipes like the Elderflower Cleansing Milk look different to how the name suggests. Where natural homemade ingredients are used, it is frequently the case that the product will be darker than a commercial products. 

Where essential oils are included in the recipe, where skin sensitivity is an issue, you should omit this ingredient. If you suffer from a serious skin disorder, get advice from your G.P. first.
The tools and equipment you will need to make your own natural, homemade cosmetics include:

1/  A pan with a cover.
2/  Mixing bowls.
3/  A whisk or fork.
4/  Tablespoon and teaspoon or measuring spoons.
5/  Muslin or similar fabric for straining.
6/  Stoppered or corked bottles. I prefer glass ones.
7/  Screw topped jars. Again I prefer glass. Amber jars help the product keep longer.


I hope you get a great deal of enjoyment and satisfaction from making your own cosmetics. Take a look at this page to find a simple recipe you might want to try.

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