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How to Choose Natural Beauty Products for Glowing Skin and Healthy Hair

Mainstream skin and hair care products are laden with many chemicals that more and more women are turning to the idea of natural beauty.  Natural beauty refers to the practice of using only organic ingredients for your skin and hair.  

We have outlined a few tips when choosing natural beauty products for smooth, glowing skin and healthier hair…

The Facial Cleanser:
The face is often more sensitive than the skin on the rest of the body, so the face must be treated with extra care.  For smooth, clear skin, look for a cleanser that does not dry the skin and is not too harsh.  Castile soap or glycerin both work very well for cleaning the face without robbing it of precious moisture.  Castile soap is an olive oil based soap, while glycerin is a kind of soap specifically for sensitive skin. Both these types of soaps can be made at home.

The Exfoliator:
Adding exfoliation to your daily skin care routine can help boost your skin’s vibrancy and vitality.  Exfoliating removes the top layer of dead skin, which blocks off oxygen and sunlight to the healthy skin below, thereby giving your face a dull appearance.  Exfoliating before cleansing will strip off this unnecessary layer and provide you with naturally glowing skin. In choosing an exfoliator, look for one that is primarily composed of natural ingredients. Sample a pea-sized amount, and rub between your fingers. The consistency should be grainy without sharp and uneven particles that could potentially scratch the skin. You could actually make your own exfoliator using papaya and a few ingredients you normally find at home: Papaya Beauty Mask for Glowing Skin

The Sunscreen:
Always keep your skin protected from the damaging rays of the sun.  Direct sunlight can burn out the pigmentation in certain spots of the skin, leading to unsightly age spots and white patches.  There are many natural sunscreens available today, both chemical and mineral-based sunscreens. Choose a mineral-based, because it is gentler on the skin and causes less allergic reactions. Active ingredients to look for in mineral-based sunscreens: zinc oxide and titanium oxide.

The Shampoo:
Using a shampoo is essential for clean, healthy hair. However, most shampoos in the market are made from petroleum-derived chemicals and ingredients possibly linked to cancer and other health problems. Avoid ingredients like BHA and parabens. Choose a shampoo made of plant-based ingredients and essential oils. You can also make your own herbal beauty rinse to restore your hair’s natural PH balance.

The Hair Dye:
Natural hair coloring is also available as a healthier alternative to chemical-based dyes. Choose a hair color brand that uses extracts of vegetables, plants and herbs, with minimal chemicals. These brands usually do not contain ammonia, hydrogen peroxide and PPD (p-Phenylenediamine), which have caused allergic reactions in some people.

In shifting from chemical-based to natural beauty product alternatives, always check the label for natural ingredients. Organic beauty products, as well as homemade alternatives, are great options for you to use in your daily beauty regimen for smooth, glowing skin and healthier hair.