One of my friends told me that honey can be used as a moisturizing mask. I’m going to try it out tonight.

Honey is very moisturizing and wonderful for the skin! I like adding powdered milk to my bath also.

Egg yolk is helpful for oily skin—it’s drying, so it reduces oil and clears breakouts.

egg whites are excellent for the skin. my grandmother use to use egg whites as a mask and let it dry and then rinse off with warm water. her skin was soft and smooth all the way into her 80’s. it’s natural way of putting vitamins into your skin. you could mix the egg whites with honey to make a combo mask. i mix glycerin with the honey and egg whites also.

anyone here know how to firm up loose skin? I lost a significant amount of weight, and my skin sags a bit on certain areas.

I use organic sunflower oil to moisturize my body, and I use all-natural soap (I think right now I have oatmeal ginger) though I don’t make that myself, I do buy it locally.
I use a nasal wash made of 1/2 salt, 1/2 baking soda – is a great alternative to cold medicines, steroid sprays, etc.
I have read that you can use coffee as a hair rinse to make dark hair shinier, though I’ve not tried it. I do intend to try henna on my hair (it is red) to spice it up, will see how that works.

I’m wondering about itchy, dry skin. I’m currently trying a lotion from Whole Foods that doesn’t have a lot of the extras that commercial lotions have as well as Jason soap, and while it’s working better than most things I slather on all winter, I’m still having problems in certain areas of my legs, as well as the usual millons of skin cracks I’ll have treated on my thumbs by spring. I am a compulsive handwashwer, but I slather on lotion like it’s going out of style and I’m still misearable all winter long. Any ideas? I use Gold Bond at work, but of course, that’s not terribly natrual, though it does help. I’m just looking for something more natural and not terribly expensive, as the budget is rather tight =(.

I am an esthetician which is a skin care therapist and am a strong beliver in natural ingrediants. Dont be afraid to use several things in one treatment or mask to personalize it to your needs :) Honey is not only moisturing but also skin firmimg and makes a wonderful mask combo with oatmeal which is calming and moisturizing. Lavendar has antiseptic qualitys perfect for acne prone skin, and chammomile and green tea bags make a great compress to sooth tired eyes. Sea salt and or suger make terrific exfoliating scrubs, and for a natural peel try papaya which contains enzymes that digest the top layer of dead skin cells. Avocado is great for dry and sensitive skin. cucumbers are swoothing and healing and we all know they are great for eyepads! Peppermint extract helps reduce skin irration and itching by constricting capillaries. Licorice is also an anti irritant for sensitive skin and may help pigmentation isues. Rose water is moisurizing and mildy astringent. And seaweed is great for moisturizing skin detoxification and firming. This just skims the top of all of the natural goodness:) But the best solution of all to great skin WATER WATER WATER!!!!! Try this simple formula:Take your body weight and divide it in two. divide this number by eight and this resulting number is how many 8 ounce glasses of water you should drink per day.

Hi – I’ve been pulling my hair back a lot – ponytails and such and now I’ve noticed a dry pattern on my forhead which is usually oily. What natural products can I use to cleanse and moisturize?

I personally like using baking soda. To clean your hair of build-up, take a couple of tablespoons of baking soda, add shampoo to it ( making sure your hair is wet) and lather it up. You’ll notice a nice tingly feeling. Keep washing your hair and rinse well. YOU’LL HEAR IT SQUEEK. Make sure to condition afterwards. Also, I like baking soda on my face for a natural scrub. It is so cleansing. Use baking soda on your teeth also. Brush your teeth, rinse, then brush with baking soda. Cleans surface stains and can keep them nice and shiny.

Also, I have heard about the egg yolk and egg white trick also. Seperate the egg and put the yolk on the face… Let it dry and (it will crack when done.) Rinse well, then add the egg WHITE and let that sit for a bit. My husband used to come home and say ” You did the egg mask didn’t you?” He could tell because my skin was GLOWING.

I read yesterday that Cider Vinegar patted on the skin after washing is good for helping to restore the pH of the skin. I am trying it. If you skin is sensitive, try diluting it 50% with water.

I have used crushed almonds in the honey mask. They help exfoliate when you scrub lightly, and the oils help soften and moisturize.

I think i will try mixing honey with oatmeal to make a face mask tonight. I do use milk in my bath occassionally and also make lavender water and add it to your launndry. I use melaleuca produts as well. Which are not home made but for the most part are all eco friendly. I started selling them not long ago, i used them when i was younger then the person i was buying them from i lost contact with. Most of their products are made with tee tree oil, all are eco friendly, and they wont hurt your pets or children if they get in them and eat them (the cleaning stuff) They have all natural soaps and toothpolish to die for. Just a thought. If you want more info on their products let me know. Hope this helps a bit.

I love to make my own sugar scrub. I use Olive Oil and Sugar! If you want you can always add essential oils to it as well if you like for your body products to smell girly. It exfoliates your skin and mosturizes it as well. There is nothing like this in the winter! Try it!

Olive oil and honey helps to keep your skin (and your hair!) moisturized. Just make sure your skin or hair is wet when you put it on, and make sure to rinse it off thoroughly.

I use organic virgin coconut oil as a full body moisturizer and eye makeup remover. I use ground flaxseed meal mixed with water to exfoliate my face. Oats and honey also make a good face mask. I apply a used green tea bag to my face after my shower for softer, healthier skin too. ummm what else, sometimes i dab raw apple cider vinegar on pimples to dry them out.