Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Natural Salves Do a Body Good
Organic and all-natural beauty treatments made with real fruits and vegetables are sprouting up like weeds. But most serums, lotions and potions still contain extra ingredients (preservatives and dyes) that we could live without. We consulted Whole Foods’ Whole Body senior global coordinator Jeremiah McElwee to find out how to whip up our own beauty remedies, using food products from the grocery store. Face cleansers
These DIY concoctions are designed for dry, oily or normal skin types. The apple cider vinegar acts as a natural astringent; the olive oil helps remove dirt; the lactic acid in the yogurt helps remove dead skin cells; and the lemon juice tightens pores.
Dry Skin
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 mashed banana or avocado
1/4 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp olive oil
Oily Skin
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp lemon juice
Normal Skin
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp apple cider vinegar
Combine all ingredients. Scoop out 1/4 cup and gently rub all over your face using a circular motion, for at least one minute. Rinse with cool (not cold) water. Pat skin dry with a soft cloth. Store unused cleanser in the refrigerator for up to seven days.
SourceLabels: cleansers, DIY, food for the face, natural products
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