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Throw away the chemicals!

Do You want healthy skin and hair? Then stop smothering Yourself with chemicals!

Have You ever stopped to think about how harmful chemical based products are to the body? Even though You may not see the harm being caused externally, prolonged use of chemicals in the skin can cause an internal build up of unwanted and harmful chemicals in the body. Natural skin and hair remedies however have been tested and proven to provide the same effect as chemical based products, however doing no damage at all to the body, internally and externally.

There are over a thousand natural skin and hair care remedies that are suited for many conditions, such as acne, rashes and daily skin care regimes. Here are a few:

Sugar. Did you know that sugar is a natural skin polisher? Scrubbing Your face with sugar instead of a chemical cleanser will make Your skin feel soft and smooth, whilst providing Your skin with a natural glow.

Sugar and Lime. This is natural skin lightener for darker areas of the skin, such as elbows and knees, or any other area of the skin that shows a darker pigmentation than of the real skin colour.

Ice Cubes. After using a facial scrub, rubbing an ice cube over Your face will provide a natural toner. The cooling effect from the ice will close open pores which are vulnerable to impurities in the atmosphere.

Mint. The juice from mint leaves when used on the face, can also act as a lightener for dark marks left by acne or skin rashes.

Milk. Not only does it provide calcium but when cold milk is soaked up by a bit of cotton wool and placed on eye lids, it provides a feeling of calm and helps reduce the puffiness around eyes. The same could be done using tea bags soaked in water and refrigerated.

Avocado. This is a natural conditioner to the hair. Blended avocado left in damp hair for 30 minutes will leave Your hair looking healthy with a natural shine.

Cranberries. Natural cranberry juice is an age old trick used in Spanish cultures to provide the hair with natural looking red streaks. Just smother Your locks with natural cranberry juice and enjoy a fantastic new hair colour!

Natural skin care products are becoming more popular as people realize how harmful chemical based products can be to their bodies. Since they are easy to use and can be made at home, they cost less than chemical based products.

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