Natural and organic products are gaining popularity with each passing day. Many women out there decided to make a change for the better and start using only natural products for a reason. The positive effects of natural cosmetic products are enormous.
Natural Soaps for Hydrated and Soft Skin
You may think that a small percentage of people use soap nowadays. That’s mostly because there’s a myth about soap that everybody believes in – soap dries out the skin and is no good to sensitive and problematic skin. This is not completely true. It actually depends on the type and brand of soap that you’re using. Natural body soap is hand-made from natural ingredients that clean your skin while at the same time moisturizing and providing it with plenty of healthy nutrients.
What does natural body soap contain? In the list of ingredients of natural bar soap, you can find glycerine, coconut oil, olive oil, macadamia, rice oil, sunflower oil, Shea butter, clay, activated charcoal, beeswax, essential oils or milk (usually goats milk in goats milk soaps only). All of the listed ingredients are known to be beneficial and have many positive effects on the skin and overall health. Different types of soaps are made using different types of combinations of the ingredients meaning that you have plenty of options to choose from.
The natural body soap helps you maintain your skin’s normal pH levels. It’s gentle enough so that you can even use them on your face without worrying of any potential breakouts of dryness. All of the ingredients used in the making of natural soap have healing properties and moisturize the skin. Many of the used essential oils are known to help ease allergy symptoms and even relieve the symptoms of flu. And of course, let’s not forget how beneficial aromatherapy is for mental health. And using natural soaps enriched with essential oils while you’re having a bath is equal (if not better) to aromatherapy.
Many of the natural soaps are vegan-friendly and made without the use of animals for testing. You should also know that natural soaps have natural colours and no additional chemicals that might somehow irritate your skin which is not the case with the commercial soaps hence the misconception.
Natural and Organic Shampoo for Healthy and Shiny Hair
Many of the standard hair shampoos contain many chemicals and synthetic ingredients that with time can cause damage both to the hair and to the scalp and skin. On a long term you may face excess dryness, irritation, dandruff or hair loss. There is however a solution. Natural and organic shampoos can be used on a daily basis without the possibility of negative side-effects appearing along the way.
When you go shopping for a natural shampoo, pay attention if it contains the following organic and plant-based ingredients: coconut, palm or soy oil, Shea butter, argan oil, glycerine, agents (that help with cleansing, rinsing, foaming and conditioning) deriving from coconut oil, chamomile, aloe vera, organic honey, essential oils, olive extracts, root extracts, fruit extracts and clay.
Natural shampoos keep your hair healthy, shiny and strong while being equally pleasant and beneficial to your scalp and skin.
Natural Moisturizers You Already Have at Home
There are plenty of creams and lotions on the market that qualifies as moisturizers that you can use on your face and your body. And some of them are really good but contain many chemicals that you don’t want on your skin. The thing is, you don’t need to buy moisturizers at all since you have plenty of natural moisturizers at home.
Honey
This golden liquid is 100% organic and natural and I am sure you already have it at home. It’s a good source of antioxidants, has antibacterial and antifungal properties, it speeds the wound healing process and is the ultimate humectant (it attracts and retains moisture).
Essential Oils
Essential oils can help you with dry skin and provide your skin with the perfect moisture balance while at the same time providing your skin with the much-needed vitamins and nutrients.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is very versatile and not overly oily which means it’s the perfect replacement for the classic moisturizer. It helps prevent water loss, contains fatty acids, tames inflammation and can on some level provide you with protection from the sun.
Olive Oil
Olive oil moisturizes the skin and also helps if you’ve been exposed to the sun for a long time or suffered sunburn. It’s rich in vitamins, it works as an antioxidant, provides the skin with moisture and fights bacteria.
Shea Butter
Shea butter is part of many moisturizing products because it’s great at moisturizing the skin. But you can also use it on its own. Shea butter has soothing and anti-aging properties and makes the skin look smooth and healthy.
Aloe Vera
The pure aloe vera gel contains around 95% water and can be used on any skin type. It has a very light structure and you can use it both during the winter and summer months. It has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and also helps you get rid of acne.
Yogurt
Yogurt contains acids that dissolve dead skin cells. It can be used as a face mask since it moisturizes the skin, fights acne, helps relieve the symptoms of sunburn, evens out skin tone and prevents premature aging of the skin.
DIY Organic and Natural Antiperspirants
All you need is a clean glass jar, coconut oil, Shea butter, arrowroot starch, baking soda, lavender, grapefruit and tea tree essential oil (although you can add more or different types according to your likings). You just mix everything in the jar until the ingredients combine and store it in the fridge. As soon as it cools down, your homemade natural antiperspirant is ready to be used.