Skin care recipes

Natural skin care recipes - a better option than store bought

Skin MD Natural has put together an extensive collection of easy-to-make natural skin care recipes. Making your own skin care products at home is a great alternative to the beauty products that contain unwanted dyes, petroleum products, fragrances and other irritating ingredients. These harsh chemicals and irritants bombard and penetrate the skin, breaking down the skin's natural protective barrier. Some strip away moisture while others lodge in the pores, where they cause irritation and other negative reactions. The average woman absorbs five pounds of chemicals each year just from cosmetic products. Decrease your skin's exposure to chemicals by making your own natural skin care recipes. You'll know every ingredient going on your skin is safe.

The fact that a product or beauty ingredient has been around for years doesn't make it safe. In recent years there has been an increase in dry skin, eczema, and other types of skin problems to near epidemic proportions. We keep coming up with more and more products to handle and reverse the damage while ignoring evidence that many skin care "solutions" have contributed to skin problems.

Simple, homemade skin care recipes containing natural ingredients nurture the skin with vitamins and antioxidants without the harsh chemicals and irritants that can dry and damage skin.

Tips for picking produce for your skin care recipes

• Look for brightly colored fruits or vegetables that are not bruised or marked by other imperfections.
• Smell for a fresh scent that doesn't have an odor of mold.
• Feel the fruit or vegetable to make sure it is not mushy or has any soft spots. Remember that different fruits and vegetables have different rules when feeling for ripeness. If you're not sure ask your grocer.
• Be sure to bag fresh fruits and vegetables separately from poultry, meat, and fish.
• Check out your local farmer's market.

Tips for making a natural skin care recipe

• Use store flyers to find the lowest price on fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Buy organic produce when possible.
• Use pure base ingredients.
• Splurge on high quality and organic oils to ensure they are free of chemicals or pesticides.
• Use wide-mouthed containers to store your products because they are easier to refill.

What do I need to make a skin care recipe?

Many of our skin care recipes are very easy to make and require very little equipment or ingredients. Most of the ingredients you might already have in your fridge or kitchen and the others are easily found at the grocery store. Most of the skin care recipes only require measuring cups or spoons, a mixing bowl, and mixing spoon. Some recipes may call for a blender or the use of a stove.

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