Posted by Jennifer Cook on September 14, 20077 CommentsPrinter Friendly
Depending on your age and skin type, there are some excellent organic beauty products on the market today. It’s generally a matter of trying a few until you discover one that you feel comfortable with. In the meantime, it doesn’t hurt to experiment with some traditional recipes. I’m talking about the ones you make at home using natural organic ingredients of course.
Facial Cleanser
Let’s start with a basic cleanser that is suitable for normal to oily skin types. This one needs to be made fresh each morning. Perhaps you can include it as part of your daily routine or a decadent Sunday treat if you’re too busy during the rest of the week.
Take a small mixing bowl and fill it with a handful of fresh or dried chamomile flowers. Fresh from an organic garden would be ideal but dried ones from a good quality tea will be fine. Fill your bowl to its halfway point with boiling water and allow this to stand for approximately twenty minutes. Strain to remove the spent flowers. To the golden chamomile extract, add two large tablespoons of organic yoghurt. Gently mix the yoghurt into the chamomile extract then add a tablespoon of wheatgerm oil. The oil will not mix properly with the other ingredients but a gentle agitation will be sufficient to create an effective blend. Along with finding ways to preserve their natural ingredients, it is the blending processes which challenge many companies seeking to manufacture quality natural products.
Try this facial cleanser with a natural sponge in a warm shower or bath. Conclude with an invigorating cold water rinse and your skin will feel thoroughly clean, fresh, and alive.
Hair Conditioner
How often do you come across women and, occasionally, men who are blessed with those flowing tresses of healthy hair. While most of us struggle along with our everyday routines, there’s no reason to avoid spoiling ourselves once in a while. A little self-pampering, others call it luxury. Okay we have some choices here. We can purchase an organically certified shampoo and conditioner. Now take a deep breath because this is not always as easy as it sounds. I’m not trying to be negative here. Once you’ve discovered the right products for you, there’s probably no turning back. All I’m saying is that you will possibly need to sample quite a few before this happens. In the meantime, here’s my super quick recipe for an organic conditioner made from basic ingredients at home.
Start by creating a fresh infusion of lavender and jasmine flowers. I prefer fresh infusions rather than essential oil extracts of these plants. Fill the mixing bowl to approximately one quarter of its height with boiling water then strain to remove the spent flowers after twenty minutes. You will need to allow this mixture to cool properly. The next step is to add approximately four tablespoons of organic oat milk and a single tablespoon of almond oil to the herbal infusion. Both these ingredients can be obtained at health food shops or whole food markets. Agitate this mixture gently then apply to wet hair with a natural sponge. This is an extremely gentle preparation that can be left in the hair for at least twenty minutes for optimum results. I like to rinse it out with cold water.
Good luck with both of these beauty tips. The benefits will be subtle rather than dramatic but remember that real beauty always comes from within and should never be brash or overpowering. I’ll be sharing more organic beauty treats in the weeks ahead.
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Jennifer,
I believe my mother used a similar natural hair conditioner. I cant recall the exact ingredients but the lavender and jasmine sounds right.
You can also use oatmeal for cleanisng. Its very soothing for irritated skin.
Aloe vera is another natural substance which is invaluable as a moisturising gel.
Okay, I tried the facial cleanser and it works. Not sure about the hair conditioner. Any other recipes for organic hair products to make at home?
My grandmother used flat beer and something else.
I was told that the chemicals in shampoo can exacerbate male pattern baldness. I’ve started using an organic alternative and will try the herbal solution recommended here.
When I find a cleanser to be excellent, I tend to remain loyal to it – especially since I am a healthy chemical free person. I may try others, but always return to the one that continues to be excellence year after year. Despite more costly cleansers – the Made from Earth Green Tea Toxin Cleanser has been my cleanser of choice for the last 5 years.
My skin and eyes are extremely sensitive, so I am very cautious with the type of cleanser I choose. This one was recommended by a dermatologist and I’m very grateful for the suggestion. It is extremely gentle, fragrance free and can be used directly on my eyes. I apply it onto my dry face, rub it all over, then rinse it off and pat my face dry. I gave a bottle to my sister and she was impressed, too. In all honesty, I don’t know if she’s returned to using the chanel cleanser, but I am as faithful to the Made from Earth skincare line. If you too have sensitive skin, try the Green Tea Toxin Cleanser for a nice treat – you wont be disappointed.
Also – dont buy at your local Whole Foods. .They are usually overprice their products..its worth it to buy online for the discounts..even with the shipping expense it is cheaper…
I received a gift package of Made from Earth (organic skincare) products for xmas……In the package was a “Peppermint Herbal Conditioner”.
I have color treated hair that is washed daily……after using the Tea Tree shampoo and the Peppermint Conditioner conditioner today, I was so amazed on how my hair looked and felt…..My hair was shiny, smelled good and the conditioner made my hair a breeze to comb thru…the conditioner was not heavy and weigh my hair down…..
My husband noticed the difference right away…..I am very pleased with the Made from Earth bath products and will continue to use them…..My hair looks great and feels healthy…….
I absolutely love the Made from Earth Peppermint conditioner.
So far its my favorite one from the Made from Earth skincare line (though I have others on order to try). Made from Earth is completely natural – unlike other brands who may claim to be natural and/or organic (but somehow still manage to sneak the icky chemicals in) – so that alone makes this an awesome product for someone who’s concerned about what their beauty products are made from. And on top of that, after only a few days of consistent use, my hair is softer and silkier than with any other product I’ve tried. The smell is a little strong, but fades to a nice subdued peppermint scent after the hair dries.
I’ve gotten many compliments on my hair since I’ve gone back to using Made from Earth products. I’ve spent a few years trying out all the “natural” brands to find the perfect line for my hip length hair…again, of all those supposedly natural brands -Made from Earth seems to be the only one that really is purely natural, and on top of that, has been the best for my hair.
It’s extremely well worth the price!