Skin Care: 16 Amazing Oils [Infographic]

Natural Skincare:  16 Amazing Oils for Your Skin
Infographic from Glamour.com

When it comes to skincare, natural oils may just be your skin's best friend.

Oils derived exclusively from fruits, nuts, seeds, herbs, flowers and other plants have unique properties that cleanse, heal and repair, calm and soothe, moisturize and renew, and protect the skin.

Some oils can be used to target and treat specific skin conditions and problems, such as aging, acne, scars and eczema.

One of the greatest advantages of using natural oils is that they do not contain industrial chemicals and toxic ingredients that are often found in commercial skincare products.  Some of these ingredients actually harm the skin and may even harm human health when they are absorbed by the body through the skin over a long period of time.

This absolutely wonderful and informative infographic illustrates and briefly explains the beauty and health benefits of 16 oils that can be used in naturally caring for one's skin:

Anti-Aging
✿ Argan Oil
✿ Acai Oil
✿ Flaxseed Oil
✿ Sea-Buckthorn Oil

Moisturizing
✿ Olive Oil
✿ Coconut Oil
✿ Brazil Nut Oil
✿ Avocado Oil

Problem Solving
✿ Tea Tree Oil
✿ Rose Hip Oil
✿ Grape Seed Oil
✿ Peppermint Oil

Calming and Repairing
✿ Chamomile Oil
✿ Black Currant Oil
✿ Evening Primrose Oil
✿ Carrot Seed Oil

Related:
A Guide to Naturally Healthy Skin
Oil Blends for OCM (Oil Cleansing Method)
Natural Sunscreen:  10 Oils with SPF
Ayurvedic Oil Pulling
Spotlight on Essential Oils

Infographic source, further information and more beauty tips:  Glamour Beauty Guide - Spring Alert! Natural Oils for Every Skin Type

Natural Sunscreen: 10 Oils with SPF [Infographic]

Natural Sunscreen:  10 Oils with SPF
Infographic from LiveLoveFruit.com

For many decades now, we've been warned to never, ever to leave the house without wearing a sunscreen with a high SPF.  Indeed, there are very good reasons to protect oneself from overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.  Overexposure to UV radiation is thought to cause premature aging of the skin, suppress the immune system and increase the risks for skin cancer, cataracts and other skin and eye damage.

On the other hand, underexposure to sunlight is thought be causing a vitamin D deficiency in many people.  Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with  increased risk of common cancers, autoimmune diseases, hypertension, infectious diseases, osteopenia, osteoporosis and fractures.

According to the Vitamin D Council, your body is usually able to get all the vitamin D it needs if you regularly expose enough bare skin to the sun.  To learn about safely exposing your bare skin to sunlight (ultraviolet B), read:  How Do I Get the Vitamin D My Body Needs?

Outside these guidelines, consider using a sunscreen that is not laden with toxic chemicals and other potentially dangerous ingredients that are contained in many of the commercial sunscreens.  A more natural alternative is to use certain vegetable, fruit, nut and seed oils that have natural SPF as this infographic illustrates.  These oils include:

✿ Carrot Seed Oil
✿ Raspberry Seed Oil
✿ Wheatgern Oil
✿ Avocado Oil
✿ Coconut Oil
✿ Olive Oil
✿ Macadamia Nut Oil
✿ Almond Oil
✿ Shea Butter
✿ Jojoba Oil

Related:
SkinCare:  16 Amazing Oils for Your Skin
Oil Blends for OCM (Oil Cleansing Method)
Three Ways to Use Aloe Vera in Skin Care
Argan Oil Health and Beauty Benefits
Ingredients to Avoid in Personal Care Products

Infographic source, more information and healthy and beauty tips at:  Live Love Fruit

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

Healing Scars and Stretch Marks Naturally [Infographic]

Natural Remedies for Healing Scars and
Stretch Marks [Infographic]
from PositiveMed.com

Scars and stretch marks are a common beauty problem.  These days, there are many different types of treatments available for scar tissue and stretch marks.  These include surgery, cortisone injections, laser scar revision, pulsed laser therapy, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and various topical creams.

Many individuals are reluctant to undergo some of these procedures and treatments due to expense, post procedure recovery time and other reasons.

In holistic and alternative medicine circles, certain scars and stretch marks are regarded as being highly treatable using only natural ingredients and remedies.  The effectiveness of these natural healing remedies depends on a number of factors and varies from person to person.

One should also keep in mind that natural remedies are often significantly more gentle and safe but take longer than more invasive treatments and products that rely on new technology and harsh chemicals.

This infographic entitled "Healing Scars Naturally" illustrates and describes the following seven remedies using only natural products and includes "how-to" instructions and recipes:

✿ Aloe Vera
✿ Bentonite Clay
✿ Carrot Juice
✿ Coconut Oil
✿ Hazelnut Oil
✿ Sea Salt Baths
✿ Vitamin E

Other natural remedies regarded as being effective include:

✿ Baking Soda
✿ Cocoa Butter
✿ Gotu Kola
✿ Lavender Oil
✿ Lemon Juice
✿ Mustard Seed Oil
✿ Olive Oil
✿ Rose Hip Oil
✿ Tea Tree Oil

Related:
Remove Skin Tags Naturally
14 Herbs for Natural Beauty
12 Amazing Natural Beauty Remedies

Infographic source and further information at:  PositiveMed - Healing Scars Naturally

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

Infographic: Olive Oil for Your Skin

Olive Oil for Your Skin [Infographic]

This infographic, entitled "Olive Oil for Your Skin" illustrates the many benefits of using olive oil as part of a healthy skincare regiment.

Olive oil has been prized as a natural beauty product for centuries by many cultures.  Perhaps the best known were the Classical Greeks, who used it abundantly.

As this infographic highlights, olive oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, is a powerful antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory.  It is known to be effective as a:

Moisturizer
Exfoliator
Anti-Aging Agent
Lubricant

As such, olive oil has many beneficial applications, all of which are healthy and natural.

It does not include any harmful chemicals, dyes or other toxins that are often found in commercial beauty products and that are thought to be toxic.

Related:
Argan Oil Health and Beauty Uses
17 Beauty Uses for Coconut Oil
Natural Hair Care:  Coconut Oil

Infographic Source and more information at:  Vasilia Natural Beauty

Further Reading:  What is Olive Oil

Infographic: 13 DIY Skin Care Tips @ Home

This infographic entitled "13 DYI Skin Care Tips @ Home" illustrates practical skin care remedies with emphasis on natural ingredients and products including:

✔ Fresh Lemon Juice, to lighten and tighten face

✔ Tea Tree Oil, to heal a pimple quickly

✔ Champagne, to shrink pores, even out skin tone and give skin an antioxidant burst

✔ Sugar, used as a scrub, to prevent pimples and keep skin smooth

✔ Olive, Coconut or Jojoba Oil, for a quick glow when applied to the tops of cheekbones and brow bones

✔ Vitamin C supplements, to prevent early aging and help the body to produce collagen

✔ Leafy greens, eating one cup daily keeps complexion clear and aids with under-eye circles

Related:
17 Beauty Uses for Coconut Oil

Infographic Source:  PMD Personal Microderm

Infographic: At Home Spa Treatments

Many commercial beauty products are filled with chemicals that can actually damage your skin, hair and nails.  Not the mention that those products have often been tested on animals and come with a big price tag to pay for all of that research and advertising.

This infographic illustrates 5 easy at home spa treatments (bath, moisturizer, facial, and body, face and lip scrub) that makes use of 9 ingredients:

❤ Rosewater
❤ Coconut Milk
❤ Honey
❤ Olive Oil
❤ Brown Sugar
❤ Un-Petroleum Jelly
❤ Raw Sugar
❤ Egg Yolk
❤ Lemon Juice

If you are concerned about the welfare of farm animals and the environment, substitute 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseeds mixed with flaxseed oil.

Related:  
Five Steps to the Perfect At-Home Facial
Flawless, Glowing Skin: 7 At-Home Remedies
Beautiful Skin Foods
12 Amazing Natural Beauty Remedies

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