Cure Wrinkles - Naturally!

People haven't changed much over the years -- folks from hundreds of years ago (just like folks today) wanted attractive skin. There were no local beauty counters to visit, so people relied on natural remedies.

Yes, "natural" -- there are behavioral remedies as well as nutritional aids. There's no reason you can't begin trying these aids now!

You might start by visiting your kitchen -- any eggs or olive oil? This was a common facial mask -- just mix a little bit of olive oil into a beaten egg. Spread this on your face; let it dry. Use a cotton ball and lukewarm water (perhaps mixed with a little baking soda) to gently remove the mask.

Vegatable or fruit peels were also popular. You might take a peach peel and rub the moist inner portion of the peel against your face. Don't scrub -- just rub gently. This not only cleans your face, but also has a tightening efffect. When peaches are no longer in season, try a cucumber peel with a little lime juice instead.

Don't like putting food on your face? Then how about putting food where it belongs -- in your body ... just make sure it's good, nutritious food. Stay hydrated -- drink plenty of water -- and eat a healthy varied diet. Don't run from healthy fats like olive oil, nuts, and avocados. These natural fats are a great natural wrinkle cure.

No secret that stress and fatique cause wrinkle woes -- so work on this! Perhaps there's not much you can do about a stressful lifestyle -- but you can certainly work on getting enough sleep. Count up your hours -- and see if you can't stretch your sleeptime by an hour or two. Most people don't get enough sleep -- and results are bags and circles. Get enough sleep and these problems will disappear.

Would you feel more comfortable applying a product from a bottle? Just because natural cures exist in your kitchen doesn't mean they're not available at the store. Examine the ingredients of your cosmetic care products -- shop for those with natural ingredients.

Sometimes skin care products made with natural ingredients will cost a little more than your normal products -- just ask, "It's my skin -- am I worth it?" and it'll make your decision a little easier!

Green Cosmetics!

Folks are going green everywhere nowadays -- how about you and your makeup, too! The argument's the same -- do something that's not only good for the planet, but is good for you, too!


How? Well, vegetable-based cosmetics, mineral makeups, and other natural beauty and cosmetic products are good for you, avoid harming the planet, and (in the case of mineral makeup) involve no animal testing!

While the green craze is new, makeup isn't. Folks have been embellishing their appearance since ... well, darn near forever! Most ancients used mineral makeups -- for instance, ancient Egyptians used finally powdered ochre as well as powdered malachite to accent their eyes. They also outlined their eyes with a sooty substance known as kohl (a substance still in use today!)

Folks also find their resistance to chemical products is being pushed to the limits nowadays. Natural cosmetic products mean less stress on your body.
Be aware that simply being "natural" or "mineral" based may not be enough -- some cosmetics add chemical processing that go from harmless beginnings to yield undesirable finished products.

Since the processing phase must be carefully implemented, chemical free cosmetics often cost more than commercially produced cosmetics. You have to base your decision not only on cost -- but also on the health of you and the planet. Many folks feel this isn't really a "cost" -- it's an "investment"!