Best Foods for Your Skin [Infographic]

Best Foods for Your Skin - Infographic from Byrdie.com

Beautiful, glowing skin begins with lifestyle.  What you eat and drink, how much exercise and sleep you get, how often and effectively you detox, and other factors all affect the health and appearance of your skin.

Natural beauty experts advise:  nourish your skin from the inside out!  Aside from drinking adequate amounts of clean, pure water to flush out toxins, eating certain foods can also have a profound effect on how your skin looks.

This infographic entitled 9 Best Foods For Your Skin from Byrdie.com illustrates some of the foods that are thought to be highly beneficial to healthy skin.  These include:

❤ Black Oysters
❤ Buckwheat
❤ Cabbage
❤ Chia Seeds
❤ Chocolate
❤ Garlic
❤ Ginger
❤ Green Tea
❤ Turmeric

Infographic source and to find out why and how these nine foods benefit your skin, visit Byrdie - The Suprising Foods That Will Solve All Your Skin Woes.

Related:

❤ A Guide to Naturally Healthy Skin

❤ Skincare Basics and History

❤ 12 Amazing Natural Beauty Remedies

❤ 14 Herbs for Natural Beauty

❤ 7 At-Home Skin Care Remedies for a Flawless, Glowing Skin

❤ Feed Your Skin: DIY Beauty Treatments at Thanksgiving

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.

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

Skincare Basic Facts and History [Infographic]

Skincare - a History + Basic Facts Infographic from TANDA.com

This fabulous infographic contains a timeline of skincare addressing the treatment of pimples and acne from 1500 BC to the present, giving us a peek into some of the beauty regiments and applications that were used during notable periods of history.  For example, it mentions how the ancient Greeks bathed in olive oil and then covered their bodies in fine sand to prevent sunburn and slow down aging.

As we follow the timeline closer to present-day, we see the introduction of various procedures, chemicals and other substances, and therapies to treat acne and other skin problems.  For example, lead-based facial peels, cell salt therapies and blue light therapy.

On the other side of the infographic is an informative summary of some of the basic facts about skin and useful skincare tips, including:

✿ The Components of Skin - What is Skin Made Of?

✿ The Function of Skin - What Does Skin Do?

✿ Skin Facts - Fun Info and Tidbits.

✿ Facial Toning Exercises.

Infographic source:  Tanda - Powerful Beauty

Related:
A Guide to Naturally Healthy Skin
Skin Care 101
Flawless, Glowing Skin: 7 At-Home Treatments
Healing Scars and Stretch Marks Naturally

Remove Skin Tags Naturally [Infographic]

Remove Skin Tags Naturally [Infographic] from iHerb.com

Most physicians generally advise to leave skin tags untreated if they do not pose or indicate a medical problem and if they are not bothersome.

However, since skin tags are often found on the face, neck, underarms, groin region and under the breasts, they can be unsightly and embarrassing.

Skin tags can be removed at the doctor's office by severing (cutting them off) with a scalpel or scissors or by electrolysis (cauterization).

In addition, there are various home remedies for removing skin tags including tying them off with dental floss, covering them with duct tape, applying specialty creams, nail polish or alcohol or freezing them off as one would freeze off a wart at home.

Some of these foregoing home treatments may be painful, cause scarring, result in infections or other complications.

For a safer and painless home remedy of skin tags, there are three options that utilize natural ingredients and methods as illustrated and explained in this infographic.  These three treatments involve the use of one of these:

✿ Tea Tree Oil
✿ Apple Cider Vinegar
✿ Castor Oil

Related:
Healing Scars and Stretch Marks Naturally
12 Amazing Natural Beauty Remedies
14 Herbs for Natural Beauty

Infographic source and further information:  iHerb.com 

Argan Oil Health and Beauty Benefits [Infographic]

Argan Oil Health and Beauty Benefits
from Natural Healthy Concepts

Much has been written about the natural healing and beauty uses of coconut and olive oil.   In comparison, culinary and cosmetic argan (aka argon and argane) oil is relatively unknown for its many health benefits and beauty applications.

In fact, argan oil is rich in naturally occurring essential fatty acids, vitamin E, sterols, polyphenols and other compounds that are have a powerful antioxidant effect and are thought to deliver anti-aging, healing and protective health benefits.

Argan oil is being increasingly used in hair, nail, skincare and other cosmetic products and is valued as one of the most effective skin treatments for wrinkles, fine lines and stretch marks.  In hair care, it is used to repair damage to hair cell structure, restore luster and promote a healthy scalp.  In massage, it is used therapeutically to relieve aching muscles and stiff joints.

In its culinary form, argan oil is associated with reducing cardiovascular risk factors and to generally contributing to a healthier lifestyle.

This infographic entitled "The Healing Benefits of Argan Oil" illustrates the main substances in the oil and its benefits

Related:
Olive Oil for Your Skin
17 Beauty Uses for Coconut Oil
Natural Hair Care:  Coconut Oil
Natural Sunscreen: 17 Oils with SPF

Infographic source and more information at Natural Healthy Concepts/Argan Oil - Nature's Anti-Aging Skin Care and More!

Yoga for Glowing Skin [Infographic]

A regular yoga practice provides many health benefits, especially when combined with a regular meditation practice.  Practicing yoga not only improves the body but also greatly benefits the health and condition of the skin by:

✿ Releasing toxins
✿ Increasing circulation
✿ Improving digestion
✿ Decreasing stress
✿ Aiding in balancing hormones

Toxins, stress, poor digestion, impaired circulation and hormonal imbalances are all, in one way or another, associated with a dull complexion, premature aging, formation of wrinkles and fine lines, sagging skin, acne, rashes and other skin problems.  Yoga is a wonderful, natural way to address these issues and get that radiant, youthful yogic glow.

This infographic illustrates a variety of yoga poses (or asanas, postures).  For more information, details and a description of poses that are thought to be specifically beneficial to the skin, please visit:

8 Yoga Poses for Glowing Skin (Style Craze, also the source of this infographic)
6 Yoga Poses to Fight Skin Problems (Style Craze)
Get the Yoga Glow:  Five Yoga Poses that Give You Great Skin (Divine Caroline)
Asanas for Acne:  8 Yoga Poses for Vibrant Skin (Gaiam Life)
Restorative Yoga Poses to Relieve Stress (SkinnyDivaDiet)

Infographic: Skin Care 101

Beautiful skin depends, in part, on a proper skincare program that includes cleansing, exfoliating, moisturizing and protecting the skin from the sun and other elements.  Healthy, glowing skin also depends on diet, exercise and sleep, which are just as (if not more) important as adhering to a daily topical skincare regimen.

This infographic, entitled "Skin Care 101" covers the basics of taking care of your skin properly.

The best cleansers, exfoliators, moisturizers and sunscreen products come from Mother Nature.  Common foods and household items like almond, olive and coconut oils, honey, brown and white sugar, sea salt, lemons, avocados, cucumbers, apple cider vinegar, cornstarch, baking soda and many other fruits, vegetables and herbs can be used in simple combinations to cleanse, exfoliate, moisturize and protect the skin.  The organic versions of these natural ingredients do not contain pesticides and the toxic chemicals that are generally found in great abundance in commercial beauty products.

Proper hydration (i.e., drinking plenty of water) and a diet rich in dark leafy green vegetables, nuts, citrus and other fruits is essential to beautiful, youthful skin.

Exercise (including yoga), relaxation techniques (including meditation) and adequate sleep and rest are another important component of clear, bright and smooth skin.

Related:
Flawless Skin: 7 At-Home Treatments
12 Amazing Natural Beauty Remedies
Beautiful Skin Foods
Natural Sunscreen:  Oils with SPF

Infographic Source:  Be Youthful

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: Aloe Vera for Skincare

The transparent gel from the the leaves of the Aloe Vera plant has been used to treat skin related conditions for thousands of years.

Modern scientific research is now beginning to support the effectiveness of topical use of Aloe Vera gel in a variety of skincare treatments.

Aloe Vera gel is thought to have anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, anti-fungal, antiseptic and other healing properties.  It is also considered to be an excellent natural moisturizer and is now frequently included as a key ingredient in many commercial skincare and beauty products.

This infographic entitled "3 Ways to Use Aloe Vera for Skincare" illustrates but only several uses of Aloe Vera as a moisturizer, acne treatment and natural sunburn remedy.

Related:

❤ 12 Health Benefits of Aloe Vera
❤ Healing Herbs and Spices: Aloe Vera Gel and Juice

Further Reading:
Aloe Vera: A Short Review (PMC)
Five Ways to Use Aloe Vera Gel for Skincare

Infographic Source:  Soie Lisse 

Infographic: Natural Skin Care Ingredients

Natural Skin Care Ingredients
Infographic from Rainshadow Labs

Potent Cocktails of Chemicals

Most commercial cosmetic and skincare products on the market today are potent cocktails of industrial chemicals.

Toxic Chemicals and Health

As studies continue to link these chemicals to various ailments and chronic health conditions, we are beginning to understand just how harmful these substances may be to our health.

It is becoming a cause of concern when one considers that, in the daily use of these toxic substances, they are being absorbed into our bodies through our skin, our largest organ.

Reducing and Limiting Our Exposure

The good news is that we can greatly reduce and limit or even completely eliminate our exposure to these industrial chemicals by avoiding commercial skincare, and beauty products and making some or all of our own skin care products at home.

Infographic

Many of the DIY skincare recipes are easy and take only a few minutes using completely natural ingredients, some of which are illustrated in this infographic entitled "Natural Skin Care Ingredients".  Most of these ingredients may already be in your pantry or refrigerator or are readily available at your local markets:

❤ Aloe Vera
❤ Avocado Oil
❤ Blueberries
❤ Coconut Milk (and Coconut Oil)
❤ Cranberries
❤ Honey
❤ Olive Oil
❤ Pomegranate
❤ Sugar
❤ Vitamin C


Related

Beautiful Skin Foods
3 Ways to Use Aloe Vera in Skincare
12 Amazing Natural Beauty Remedies
Natural Sunscreen:  Oils with SPF



Infographic Source:  Rainshadow Labs

Infographic: Beautiful Skin Foods

Beautiful, radiant and healthy skin starts on the inside, with a diet rich in naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytochemicals and other nutrients.

Fruits, vegetables and other plants not only provide these nutrients, but also help to hydrate the skin.

This infographic entitled "Beautiful Skin Foods" illustrates nine foods that nourish the skin and give it that clear and glowing complexion:

❤ Avocado
❤ Blueberries
❤ Cherries
❤ Green Tea
❤ Lemons
❤ Papaya
❤ Peaches
❤ Pineapple
❤ Pomegranate

Related:
10 SuperFoods that Make You Look Younger
Natural Skin Care Ingredients
5 Natural Beauty Recipes with Lemon DIY Recipes

Infographic Source:  Unknown - please contact us for credit

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

How Copper Benefits Your Health, Skin and Hair

Benefits Of Copper For Skin, Hair And Health (via http://www.stylecraze.com)

Copper is the third most abundant trace element in the human body after zinc and iron. It is found in all the tissues but is stored primarily in the liver.  Human beings require small portions of this mineral in their diet. However it is often deficient in a person’s diet as food sources high in…

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Vitamin C Benefits: Skin, Hair and Health

25 Amazing Benefits of Vitamin C For Skin, Hair And Health (via http://www.stylecraze.com)

Vitamin C is the most familiar of all the nutrients because of its widespread use as a dietary supplement. Vitamin C is very critical to human beings and all mammals can use their own cells to make Vitamin C. Vitamin C is needed for the growth and repair of tissues in our body and because the body…

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Infographic: 17 Beauty Uses for Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil Beauty Uses [Infographic]

17 BEAUTY USES FOR COCONUT OIL 

This infographic entitled "17 Beauty Uses for Coconut Oil" illustrates some of many ways that healthy, natural coconut oil can be used in hair, body and skincare and provides some simple, to-the-point instructions for using it:

To deeply condition hair
To fight frizz
To soothe the scalp
As a shampoo (with other natural ingredients)
As a face wash (combined only with olive oil)
As a facial scrub (mixed only with baking soda)
To moisturize
As a makeup remover
As a mask (combined only with honey)
As a lip balm
As a body scrub (combined only with brown sugar)
As a shaving cream (combined only with water)
As a diaper cream
To soothe cuts
As a foot smoother
To fight cradle cap

Coconut oil is antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, has antioxidant properties and is very nourishing but does not contain any of the harmful and toxic chemicals that are found in abundance in commercial hair, body and skincare products.  With so many healthy and natural uses and benefits, there is no reason not to use coconut oil in your self-care regiment!

Related:
Benefits of Coconut Oil
Amazing Health Benefits of Coconut Water
Natural Hair Care: Coconut Oil
Argan Oil Health and Beauty Benefits

Infographic Source:  Piktochart

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

Making Your Spray Tan Last Longer

Tanning beds can give you that natural looking tan year round.   They are convenient and not prohibitively expensive - most tanning spas offer discounts with a prepaid or a monthly subscription.  Additional deals can be regularly found online at "daily deal" websites, such as Groupon.

Silky Soft and Healthy Skin for Pennies a Day

Having silky soft and healthy skin is as simple (and cheap) as reaching into your kitchen cupboard.  Soda or sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) has many health and beauty qualities that have been shown to be beneficial in skincare.  It removes oils and acids present on the skin, neutralizes odors, softens skin and aids in healing. 

The simplest way to reap the skincare benefits of baking soda is to add it to the bath or to a homemade facial or body scrub or cleanser. 

It is important to use baking sode with care.  Improper use, including overuse, has been shown to cause cracking and drying of the skin.

This is why I avoid using baking soda as the only ingredient.  Instead, I always combine it with other natural ingredients that have moisturizing properties.  These include various oils (olive, sesame, coconut and almond), honey and aloe vera.  This is particularly essential in scrubs and cleansers that will be applied directly to the skin. 

No time for homemade skincare products?  You can still enjoy the benefits of baking soda by adding 1/3 to 1/2 cup to your bath along with a commerical product.