How To Make Homemade Sugar Scrubs [Infographic]

How To Make Homemade Sugar Scrubs - Simple DIY Recipes
Infographic from U Create

Homemade sugar scrubs are the best!
You get all the benefits of natural, fresh, chemical-free ingredients for a fraction of the price of equivalent store-bought equivalents.

You also have the ease and flexibility of including and combining essential and base oils and other ingredients that are readily available in your kitchen and that suit your mood that day.

As this fantastic Infographic illustrates, DIY scrubs are fast and easy to make, using as few as three ingredients!

The "base" consists of brown or white sugar and common cooking oil (olive, almond or coconut).  To that you can add a few drops of a wide array of essential oils (orange, peppermint, lavender, cucumber ...) and/or a small amount of vanilla extract and honey.

The possibilities are endless but this Infographic provides four simple recipes to exfoliate, invigorate and even soothe skin:

❤ Sweet Orange Sugar Scrub

❤ Cucumber Mint Sugar Scrub

❤ Vanilla Lavender Sugar Scrub

❤ Honey and Brown Sugar Scrub

Infographic source and for more information and many other homemade beauty, home decor and crafts recipes and ideas, visit U Create - DIY Sugar Scrub Recipes.

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A Guide for Naturally Healthy Skin
Olive Oil for Your Skin
Coconut Oil Beauty Recipes

A Guide for Naturally Healthy Skin [Infographic]

A Guide for Naturally Healthy Skin
Infographic by Apage HealthCentral.com

Our commercial cosmetics and personal care products are literally contaminated with toxic chemicals and ingredients that have been found harmful to human health.  The U.S. Federal Drug Enforcement Agency (FDA) does little to regulate ingredient safety.  With the exception of only a handful of prohibited substances, U.S. cosmetics companies may use any ingredient or raw material in their products without government review or approval.

In response to consumer demand, a few U.S. cosmetics companies are removing one or more toxic ingredients from some of their products.  However, U.S. cosmetic companies generally maintain that low levels of exposure to the toxins in their products are "safe".  Recent research has debunked this claim.

How can you protect yourself and your family?

You can learn all about the various dangerous ingredients typically found in cosmetics and personal care products, carefully read labels and not buy them.  This would be quite a time-consuming, arduous task.

A more simpler way to ensure the safety and purity of the products you use is to switch to natural ingredients, many of which are already in your kitchen cabinet.

This very excellent infographic entitled "A Guide for Naturally Healthy Skin" lists many of the natural oils that can be used topically and superfoods that can be eaten to moisturize, soothe and repair skin as well as preventing aging or solve problems like acne.

Healthy Skin Oils

❤ Coconut Oil
❤ Olive Oil
❤ Avocado Oil
❤ Almond Oil
❤ Tea Tree Oil
❤ Grape Seed Oil
❤ Peppermint Oil
❤ Castor Oil
❤ Chamomile Oil
❤ Rose Hip Oil
❤ Primrose Oil
❤ Seabuckthorn Oil

Superfoods for Healthy Skin

❤ Oysters
❤ Salmon
❤ Sweet Potatoes
❤ Carrots
❤ Red Wine
❤ Garlic
❤ Tuna
❤ Sunflower Seeds
❤ Yogurt

As a bonus, the infographic also give us four DIY natural beauty recipes:

❤ Brown Sugar and Honey Face Scrub
❤ Lemon Juice, Honey and Nutmeg Acne Fighting and Face Mask
❤ Avocado, Oats and Honey Face Mask
❤ Coconut Oil and Wheatgrass Juice Face Mask

Finally, the infographic informs us which toxic compounds typically found in cosmetics and personal care products and that we absorb through our skin should definitely be avoided:

✘ FD&C Color
✘ Dioxin
✘ DEA, MEA and TEA
✘ Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Related:
16 Amazing Oils for Your Skin
Natural Sunscreen:  10 Oils with SPF
Oil Blends for OCM (Oil Cleansing Method)
Toxins to Avoid in Shampoo and Body Wash

Infographic source:  HealthCentral - A Guide for Naturally Healthy Skin

References and further information:
Myths on Cosmetic Safety (EWG.org)

Feed Your Skin - DIY Beauty Treatments at Thanksgiving [Infographic]

Feed Your Skin - DIY Beauty Treatments
Infographic from BeautyBridge.com

We see a lot of at-home DIY skin and hair treatments using popular natural ingredients like olive oil, coconut oil, salt, sugar, lemons, ginger, cucumber and a variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs and oils.

What we don't see as often are beauty treatments utilizing ingredients like potatoes, sweet potato and butternut squash.

This infographic entitled "This Thanksgiving Feed Your Skin with DIY Beauty Treatments" illustrates and provides three intriguing, easy and inexpensive recipes using seasonal autumnal and winter ingredients:

✿ Mashed Potato Mask 
(To de-depuff eyes, get rid of dark circles, even out skin tone and soothe acne)

✿ Butternut Squash Foot Soak
(To exfoliate and repair dry skin)

✿ Sweet Potato Hair Conditioner
(To moisturize, prevent fly-aways and remove product build-up from hair)

Related:
Flawless Glowing Skin: 7 At-Home Treatments
13 DIY Skin Care Tips @ Home
At Home Spa Treatments

Infographic source, more information and beauty tips and how-to at:
Beauty Bridge

Healthy Hair - 3 DIY At Home Treatments [Infographic]

Healthy Hair - 3 DIY At Home Treatments
from UrbaneWomen.com

Most hair damage is caused by our many and various efforts to have more beautiful hair.  Blow drying, curling irons, flat irons, perms, bleaching, coloring, highlighting, extensions, teasing, over-brushing, tight ponytails and braids all contribute to breakage.

Many of the shampoos, conditioners, hairsprays and other commercial hair and beauty products that we use every day are laden with controversial industrial chemicals, most of which have not been assessed for safety and some of which are known to be toxic and harmful to human health.  (Read:  Ingredients to Avoid in Personal Care Products)

Certain ingredients in shampoos and other hair care products dry and strip the hair of moisture making it brittle, break down healthy hair proteins and cause other damage to both the scalp and the hair.

If you have damaged hair, why use more chemicals to try to repair the damage already caused by chemicals?  At home, DIY hair treatments using only natural ingredients are generally safe, easy and inexpensive.

This infographic illustrates three ways to repair hair breakage at home:

✿ Hot Oil Treatment
✿ Egg Yolk and Olive Oil Treatment
✿ Vitamin E Treatment

While olive oil is an excellent natural moisturizer for the skin and hair, coconut oil is another superb choice in natural hair care - it can be used to deeply condition hair, fight frizz and soothe the scalp.  Coconut oil can even be used as a shampoo, together with other natural ingredients.

Related:
Show Your Scalp Some Love

Infographic source and more information and beauty tips at:  Urbane Women

14 Herbs for Natural Beauty [Infographic]

14 Herbs for Natural Beauty [Infographic] from
Amazing Herbs and Oils

Commercially mass-produced beauty products from artificial ingredients and chemicals are relatively new in human history.

Prior to that, for many thousands of years, cosmetics, perfumes and many other types of personal care items were made from natural ingredients such as herbs, flowers and various plants.

As the body of modern research into the health and beauty benefits of plants expands, there is a growing trend back toward the use of herbal toiletries and beauty treatments in the cosmetic industry.  Individuals who want to avoid toxins in commercial self-care products are making their own at home - often using very simply and easy DIY recipes.

This excellent infographic illustrates 14 herbs that have a long history of various beauty applications and use as natural skin and hair cleansers, toners, moisturizers, as well as wrinkle and acne treatments.

Related:
✿ 12 Amazing Natural Beauty Remedies
✿ 13 DIY Skin Care Tips @ Home
✿ At-Home Spa Treatments
✿ 5 Natural Beauty Remedies with Lemon DIY Recipes

Infographic source and more information at Amazing Herbs and Oils/Herbs for Natural Beauty

Further reading:
Herbal Plants: Used as cosmetics (Scholars Research Library)

Flawless, Glowing Skin: 7 At Home Treatments [Infographic]

There are some very good reasons for using natural products in DIY beauty skincare treatments.  The ingredients (such as fruits, vegetables, oils) are:

❤ Generally always readily available in your refrigerator or cupboard

❤ Almost always very fresh (no worries about spoilage or contamination)

❤ Generally free of toxic industrial chemicals (especially if you buy organic)

❤ Not tested on animals

❤ Much cheaper than commercial product formulatios

❤ Easy (usually only requiring slicing, chopping or pureeing)

This infographic entitled "7 At-Home Skin Care Remedies for a Flawless, Glowing Skin (Some You've Not Heard Of)" illustrates and briefly describes some common foods that are beneficial to the skin and that can be eaten, applied topically or both:

✿ Apple Cider Vinegar
✿ Egg Whites
✿ Green Apples
✿ Honey
✿ Olive Oil
✿ Potato Slices
✿ Tomatoes

Related:
12 Amazing Natural Beauty Recipes
14 Herbs for Natural Beauty
Beautiful Skin Foods
A Guide to Naturally Healthy Skin
At Home Spa Treatments

Infographic Source and full article:
Urbane Women

Infographic: 12 Amazing Uses for Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender essential oil has a long history of uses in aromatherapy, herbal medicine remedies and natural beauty treatments, dating back to ancient Greece.

It is thought to have extensive health and wellness benefits with a wide range of applications.  It can be inhaled, applied topically, added to food, drank as a tea and taken as a supplement.  It is a popular oil used in massage and sleep therapy, and in relaxing, soothing baths.

This infographic entitled "12 Amazing Uses for Lavender Essential Oil" illustrates just some of the following uses of this versatile oil and provides simple, easy instructions or recipes for each type of use:

Acne
Migraine Headache
Insomnia
Air Freshener
Wounds and Cuts
Hair Growth and Dandruff
Hay Fever
Flavor Enhancer
Bug Bites
Sunburn
Nausea
Relaxing Food Soak

Related:
Spotlight on Essential Oils
Where to Apply Essential Oils on the Body
14 Herbs for Natural Beauty
DIY Aromatherapy Detox Bath

Infographic Source:
Beauty Secrets Revealed - Organic Skin Care Blog

Infographic: Show Your Scalp Some Love

We all worry about our hair.  But a healthy scalp is just as important.

This infographic entitled "Show Your Scalp Some Love" illustrates three very simple, two ingredient DIY recipes that help improve the condition of your scalp:

❤ Ground Oatmeal + Olive Oil

❤ Baking Soda + Your Favorite Shampoo

❤ Brown Sugar + Olive Oil

Infographic Source:
Unknown - please contact us for credit, thanks!

Smooth and Silky Legs DIY Beauty Recipe

This easy home spa recipe features the following natural three ingredients and is guaranteed to give you the smoothest and silkiest legs ever:

❤ Coconut Oil
❤ Lemon Juice
❤ Sugar

Related:
17 Beauty Uses for Coconut Oil
5 Natural Beauty Remedies with Lemon - DIY Recipes

Image/Recipe source and more information from:
The Style Dossier

DIY Toothpaste Recipe

Natural Flouride-Free Toothpaste Recipe from RawForBeauty.com

Making your own natural, chemical-free and fluoride-free toothpaste at home is as easy as combining coconut oil and baking soda in a 50/50 ratio.

This DIY recipe gives clear and simple instructions on how to make, use and store it.

To enhance the taste and effectiveness of your homemade toothpaste, or to address specific oral care issues (like gum disease), you can add a few drops of the following essential oils:

❤ Peppermint Oil

❤ Spearmint Oil

❤ Tea Tree Oil

If you are not inclined to make your own toothpaste, there are now many excellent brands of natural toothpaste available for purchase at heath and natural food stores as well as online.  These brands include Auromere, Jason's, Tom's, Nature's Gate, Dessert Essence, Earthpaste, Dr. Collin's and Mercola:

Related:

Tip of the Day: Dry Brushing Teeth
Natural Home Remedies for Gingivitis
10 Best DIY Home Remedies for Toothache

17 Beauty Uses for Coconut Oil

Infographic Source:  Raw for Beauty

DIY Natural Ginger Detox Bath Recipe

This beautifully illustrated recipe for a homemade DIY detox bath utilizes four ingredients that are a favorite in the world of natural beauty:

Epsom Salts
Sea Salt
Ginger
Fresh Lemon Juice

About 1/4 to 1/3 cup of fresh ginger slices can be used in place of ground ginger.

Related:
DIY Aromatherapy Detox Bath
Spring Detox Health Tips

Image Source: Step Into My Green World

DIY Aromatherapy Detox Bath

This luxurious DIY aromatherapy detox bath recipe incorporates Epsom salt, baking soda, ground ginger and pure essential oil.

Aromatic essential oils have been recognized as having valuable healing properties for thousands of years.  They have been used in a wide variety of wellness applications and beauty treatments by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Chinese and in Indian Ayurvedic medicine.

When added to a bath, essential oils enhance the exeprience and aid in the detoxification process in a variety ways.  This depends, to a certain extent, on the choice of a particular oil, or combination of blended oils.

In aromatherapy, different essential oils are used for different purposes, as this infographic illustrates:

Ylang Ylang is soothing
Tea Tree is healing
Lavender is relaxing
Lemongrass is invigorating

Related:
Where on the Body to Apply Essential Oils

To learn more about aromatherapy and essential oil uses, including safety precautions and hazardous or toxic oils which should be avoided, visit the following sites:

AromaWeb - Essential Oils Guide
Essential Oil University

Image/Infographic Source: The BeautyThesis 

5 Natural Beauty Remedies With Lemon DIY Recipes

Lemons are rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.  The high Vitamin C and natural fruit acid content lends itself to making lemons and lemon juice a safe and effective skin exfoliator, polisher, toner and lightening agent.

Lemons are also thought to confer healing and anti-aging benefits in both topical applications and internal digestion.

This lovely infographic from FitLife.tv contains five simple and amazing natural beauty recipes using lemons and lemon juice to brighten skin, whiten finger nails, abolish acne, relieve stress and get shiny hair.

Included in the infographic is also a bonus skin alkalizing recipe - an overnight treatment incorporating carrots, celery, an apple and a cucumber.

Related:
Smooth and Silky Legs DIY Beauty Recipe (with Lemon Juice, Coconut Oil and Sugar)

Lime Dermabrasion Spa Facial DIY Recipe

This simple and effective DIY recipe for a spa dermabrasion facial contains all natural ingredients:

✔ Lime Juice
✔ Coconut, Olive or Almond Oil
✔ Sea Salt
✔ Sugar

Limes are high in Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant.  Lime juice or lime oil helps to smooth out skin tone and reduce the appearance of dark spots.

Sugar and salt are both excellent natural exfoliators, helping to unclog pores, eliminate blemishes and restore the skin's natural oil balance.

Coconut, olive and almond oil are all rich in antioxidants, are exceptional natural skin moisturizers, and confer other benefits.

Related:
Olive Oil for Your Skin
17 Beauty Uses for Coconut Oil

Infographic/Recipe Source:  Pioneer Thinking