How to Begin a Natural Skin Care Regime

Skin care is a ritual that we perform each and every day to help maintain a youthful glow, prevent acne and generally feel good about ourselves. If you are tired of expensive chemical laden products, starting a brand new natural skin care regime is simple and easy.

Things You'll Need

• Natural soaps
• Homemade facial toner
• Natural moisturizer
• Exfoliant
• Natural facial

Instructions

1. Choose natural and gentle soaps which you can use each and every day as part of your skin care routine. Soaps made with oatmeal are great for dry skin, while those made with eucalyptus or tea tree are perfect for combination or oily skin. Always wash your face with warm water and pat dry.

2. Make a facial toner to remove oil and residue that soap does not. Combine 1 tsp. of rosemary, 1 tsp. of thyme, a single bay leaf and 1 cup of organic white whine. Simmer the ingredients for 10 minutes and then strain and cool. Apply the toner to clean skin with a cotton ball and store the liquid in the refrigerator.

3. Purchase a moisturizer with natural ingredients or use a very light application of oil if you would like to save some pennies. Olive oil and almond oil are both excellent, light weight moisturizers which actually help to prevent acne and slow the aging process. If you like, add a drop or two of lavender essential oil to your application of olive or almond oil.

4. Exfoliate your skin regularly to help slough dead skin cells and prevent build-up which prevents the proper flow of oxygen to the skin, promoting aging and acne. Simply combine fine grain sea salt with enough water to make a paste and massage gently into your skin before bathing.

5. Pamper yourself now and them with a natural home facial. You can use products from your own kitchen to make a thick paste which you can apply to clean skin for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water. Honey, yogurt and powdered milk are all great bases which you can mix or blend with avocado, lemon juice, tomato or eggs