Glowing Skin Remedies

Over the Counter

Posted by Andrea (Parkwood, Qld Australia) on 09/26/2010

Hi, I am seeking any information on the above chemical/salt compound which is used as a preservative in food/cosmetics etc. I believe the main source is from toluene which I don't fancy, but I can't find anything that satisifies me as to its' being inoccuous or otherwise. I am considering purchasing a so called natural skin cream which contains this ingredient and am hoping yourselves or Ted perhaps can allay my fears. Thank you for a wonderful site and I have passed your information on to many who have benefited greatly from what is found here. Hoping this is not too much to ask. Sincerely Andrea

EC: Hi Andrea, what is the name of the chemical/salt compound you are seeking information about? Thanks..

Ryegrass

Posted by Tom (Regina, Sk ) on 09/10/2010

Hi! Hope someone reads this under the appropriate section. There is a skin cream newly developed by the same Aussie company Oralmat that makes the asthma & allergy drops, out since the late 1990's. Yet once again, it's almost completely unknown. It is not prescription, and looks like it's selling on a UK site, for example, for about L 8. 5 (about $12-$15) for a 50 g tube. There is also a 25g size tube. Since it's a very specific commercial lab extraction and blend of a very common plant (ryegrass), and not a homemade recipe, I can't give the links.

Comment: I'm not sure I've ever seen any post here from anyone in Australia? That could be why this company's products are unknown still.

Eliminate Chemicals

Posted by Linda (York County, Maine) on 06/10/2010
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I stopped using fluoride toothpaste and changed to an aluminum-free deoderant last year and my skin problems have improved dramatically!

Oatmeal and Baking Soda Scrub

Posted by Jk (Lorimor, Ia, Usa) on 05/14/2010
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I have always had oily skin and small bumps on my face and neck. I mixed up some oatmeal and baking soda and use it everyday on my face. The bumps went away and so did the oily skin. I noticed that the more baking soda I put in, the less oily my skin is. Worked great!

Oatmeal and Baking Soda Scrub

Posted by Tee (Chicago, Il) on 05/14/2010

This may be a silly question but did you cook the oatmeal before mixing it?Also did you use it as a mask and let it sit?

Raw Cocoa Butter

Posted by Rose (Girona, Spain) on 04/17/2010

Hi Carlos,

Thanks for sharing your experience with cocoa butter. Can you tell us which kind of store did you get it from? Where can I find it in Girona or Barcelona?

Raw Cocoa Butter

Posted by Lisa (Thousand Oaks, Ca, Usa) on 04/21/2010
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Hi Carlos,

I just had to respond to this! Okay, after reading your testimony about raw cacao butter, I went to the health food store and bought some raw organic cacao butter which was very reasonably priced I might add. I too, use many natural oils on my face because my skin is very sensitive and can easily react to any chemicals or additives in face products. I use grapeseed oil, coconut oil, sea buckthorn oil, etc. and a wonderful olive oil cleanser which I get from a Japanese co. Anyway, we are very aware of the benefits of raw cacao but I, for whatever reason, never used the butter on my face.

You are right! It's fantastic. I have a dark complexion and am in my early 50's so I need to treat my skin with care. The second day I used it, the women I teach all commented on my face glowing! It is gentle, smells fabulous and my skin drinks it up but it doesn't stay oily at all. I just put a piece in my palms to warm it and then apply it to my face.

One of the women had a bad experience with a face product that burned her skin over the weekend which she was distressed about- rightly so. I happened to have the butter in my goodies bag and brought it out to her. She applied it and it began to calm down the burn.

Thank you Carlos! Love it! Lisa

EC: Hi Lisa, what's the name of the raw cocoa butter you bought? Did you find it at Whole Foods? Thanks!

Deirdre

Raw Cocoa Butter

Posted by Lisa (Thousand Oaks, Ca, Usa) on 04/22/2010

Okay, the raw organic cacao butter is from a great company called Ultimate superfoods which is a very reasonably priced co. They have very high quality products and are spoken of highly in the raw community. I found mine at a great health food store/restaurant in the San Fernando Valley, CA. Our Whole Foods carries some of Ultimate's products but I'm not sure if it's because they are a very local co. I also know it can be ordered online. The bag I found was in the raw food section and is a 2 oz. bag. Go into the food section, not the beauty products section. Items tend to be less expensive there.
Lisa

EC: Thank you so much, Lisa! I searched the beauty and peanut butter/almond butter aisles at Whole Foods today and couldn't find it. I had the feeling I was in the wrong section!

Deirdre

Olive Oil

Posted by Tee (Chicago, Il) on 04/15/2010

I want to start back using olive oil for my acne and scars. Does it really last forever?? Cuz I have some that I've had for about almost a year. I dont know how to tell if oil has went bad. I also have some old sesame seed oil that I want start back oil pulling with. But I dont knw if it's still good. How do you tell if your oils are no longer any good????

Turmeric and Tiger Nut Mask

Posted by Bodacious (Kaduna, Nigeria) on 12/30/2009
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I made a face mask using a tspn each of turmeric, ground tiger nuts, honey & acv with a few drops of black cumin seed oil. i cannot get my hands off my face. it's so smooth.

Cucumber

Posted by Patricia (Sanford, Fl) on 12/11/2009

I will definitely try this, Auset! I have Lupus, so my face will break out in a rash occasionally, and when it dries up my skin is very flakey and tender. Tell me....how long do you leave the cucumber "juice" on your skin before rinsing?

Cucumber

Posted by Naturally_me (Potlatch, Idaho, 83855) on 03/06/2011

Does the cucumber work to reduce under eye bags? I have been using white tea, and I soak coffee filters in a jar of tea leaves and tea, then I remove a filter and apply it to my face for a few minutes. Then, everytime I go to the bathroom, I take a Qtip and swab my face with the tea and then apply coconut oil to my face, gently massaging under my eyes. I leave the coconut oil on all day, it absorbs in to the skin as long as you do not apply to thick of a coat! I recently began Oil Pulling with Virgin coconut oil as well. I am starting to notice a difference but it seems like it is a temporary improvement so far, (my bags seem to return. It could be because I just started all this and it will work over time. The rest of my face feels great, just under my eyes is what I struggle with at this point.

Note: I do think my bags under my eyes are brought on by smoking and prescription medicine, and stress. I also drink apple cider vinegar with a quarter tsp. of baking soda, water and honey. Does anyone know if this will turn in to a permanent solution for dark under eye circles?

Sesame Oil

Posted by Ratgirldjh (Austin, Texas, USA) on 11/20/2009
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organic cold pressed sesame oil... wow! i have begun using this oil for everything!!!

my skin loves it - i use it for moisturizing and before i get in the bath - and massage.

it is wonderful to massage your whole body (face included) and then scrub with handfuls of epsom salts!!! then just rinse off the epsom salts and massage the rest of the sesame oil into your skin!!!

i also use this as nose drops - and it really helps my allergies!!!

and of course i use it for oil pulling!

i have tried VCO, EVOO, etc. and organic cold pressed sesame oil is the best for me!!!

try it if you have dry or aging skin - i promise you will love it. and if the smell bothers you a few drops of lavender or other essential oil fixes this!!!

YAY!

Rice, Egg Whites

Posted by Lauren (Whitehorse, Yt) on 10/11/2009
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There are two different treatments you can use to get beautiful glowing skin.

1.Use organic rice to clear your skin problems. All you do is add water to a cup of organic rice, let it soak for about 5-10 mins. Then use paper towel or a sponge of some sort to put it on your face. People who work with rice have very soft hands.

2. Egg whites. Use organic eggs, no pesticides are in them. Drain whites into a bowl, whip them till foamy. Then put on your face. Leave it on till it dries like a mask. Then wash it off. Leave on for about 5 mins (until crusty)

Other things you can do is take ACV, vitamin e and primerose oil. Good luck

Rice, Egg Whites

Posted by Tee (Chicago, IL) on 10/11/2009

So do you use the water left from the rice the rice itself? Do you wash it off after a while or leave it? How often should it be done?

Turmeric

Posted by Kyra (Cortlandt Manor, New York, Usa) on 08/12/2009

You can even try mixing it with yogurt which offers great benefits to the skin.

Turmeric

Posted by Vtmom (Burlington, V T) on 07/28/2010

How often do you use this paste? Thanks for sharing.

Over the Counter

Posted by Rebecca (Las Vegas, Nv) on 08/03/2009
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WARNING!

Beware of product ingredients: Even though my Dermotogist recommended Cetaphil, I am not comfortable with the ingredients. Cetaphil has PARABENS (a preservative that is linked with allergic reations, skin rashes and has shown up in breast cancer tumors), PEG (enhances the absortion of other ingredients in cetaphil and is know to cause ezcema, hives and can interfere with your reproductive health), SLS (cheap detergent in soaps/shampoos and causes eye irritation, dry scalp, and strips skins natural oils), PETROLATUM (inexpensive moisturizer that leaves a film on your skin preventing it from breathing, sweating, and releasing toxins in your skin).If you look up POD, you will find that most websites do not recommend using any SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate). Also, if you look up CETAPHIL FAQ on their website you will find some information about parabens without informing you of its causes. FYI, Galderma is also linked with acne prescription drugs which is linked to our dermotologist who get kick backs from this company. Be aware of how these companies work together for money. I have tried the ACV and recommend using it. I am going to my local health food store to get more information on a natural cure. My derm did give me antibiotics and doxy...which Im not wanting to take. Best wishes.

EC: Thanks, Rebecca. What condition are you treating? Until we hear back, we're putting your post on the skin care remedies page!

Urine Therapy

Posted by Audrey (Baltimore, MD, USA) on 04/23/2009

I even heard that kind of remedy, long time ago back in my country when I was kid. I wish I had that courage..but I am satisfied with apple cider vinegar and yoghurt as my facial wash :)

Borax

Posted by Holly (Sydney, Australia) on 04/08/2009
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I have been using borax as a facial cleanser, and it's been great - clean soft skin. However, more than a month later, I'm beginning to see some discoloration, dark pigment, appearing on my left cheek and slowly forming on my right also. Does anyone know what this is all about? I would love continue with the borax, but am thinking of going back to my cosmetic cleanser. Thanks for any feedback.

Turmeric

Posted by Sally (Portland, Oregon) on 04/02/2009
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turmeric is gold! i had a nasty boil come on mid november. it would get fierce, then subside to where i thought it was nearly gone, then come back with a vengeance! TURMERIC is the ONLY thing that works! i began taking turmeric on the 21st of february-powder mixed with hot water. then i also made a salve of turmeric powder, tea tree oil mixed with oliver oil and put this directly on the boil. then i bought some turmeric capsules and took 3 3x/day and the boil went down in size and pain within days. today, a little more than a month later, the boil is completely gone, healed and no scar! i will be taking turmeric always! also to be noted, in indian culture and ayurvedic health, taking turmeric is highly recommended for healthy skin and over all health.

Raw Food Diet

Posted by Julia (Davis, CA) on 03/10/2009
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Raw Food Diet- I've been eating raw food for 2 meals a day- lots of oranges, apples, carrots, avocados, TOMATOES, cucumbers (to be exact) and my skin has been so nice!

I usually dab diluted 1:1 apple cider vinegar and water onto my face with a cotton ball and then moisturize with lotion or coconut oil. BUT with the raw food diet, my skin has been exceptionally soft. I cannot stop touching my face throughout the day!

Grapeseed Oil

Posted by Sandra (Austin, Texas) on 03/10/2009
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I am 44 years young and for all of my life I have had rough patches of skin on the back of my arms, tops of my forearms, my cheeks, down the outer sides of my thighs and my butt cheeks. I have used anything and everything out there to try to smooth out these unsightly areas until one day.... I discovered grapeseed oil. I lather it on all over my body right after my shower (the water helps it spread more easily) and the results are incredible! My skin has never been so smooth not only in the problem areas but ALL OVER. I guess I have been starving my skin all of these years of much needed oils. The brand of Grapeseed Oil I am using is "NOW" Try it!! You might be quite surprised!

Forever Soft.....
Sandy

Half Milk, Half Cream

Posted by Andrea (Willoughby, OH) on 03/09/2009
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Half & Half as a cleanser:

At night, I fill a small dish with Organic Half & Half, boil it in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds. Then I put it in the fridge overnight. In the morning, I use the "skin" on top as a cleanser. Nothing works better for me! I guess it's a very gentle exfolient & hydrator?

General Feedback

Posted by Vicky (Macau) on 01/15/2009

Natural Preservatives:

Can anyone advise if it's Possible, and How - to use Colloidal Silver and/or Hydrogen Peroxide and/or ozonated/oxygenated water as a form of Natural Preservatives for skin care products made with raw herbal powder and botanical oils?

Would there be averse reaction with such high potency and actives? How would we test how to use these germ killing agents?

Your advice is greatly appreciated.

Vicky

Mayonnaise

Posted by Dianna (Austin, Tx) on 01/09/2009
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i don't even EAT miracle whip. but there was some in our fridge. i read about the exfoliating properties of it and decided to try it... since i had tried everything else. well, i love it. i have dry aging skin with fine lines that gets too dried out by granular exfoliation (brown sugar or sea salt or even wash cloths and/or baking soda).
the miracle whip works like a chemical peel and you just rub off the top layer of your skin along with the miracle whip.

put about a tablespoon onto your face and neck in a very thin layer. wait 10 minutes and then start to rub your skin in circles. the dead skin rolls off into little balls along with the miracle whip. keep rubbing until all the 'shiny' places are rubbed off. for those whose skin can tolerate baking soda - you might try rubbing afterwards with a tiny bit of BS to finish the job. does mayonaise work? i don't know never tried it. but this works great and when i remember to do it several times a week my skin starts to remind me of my skin i had in my 20's. enough said. don't eat it - but it works great for this! and it is cheap and i guess sort of natural....

oh - i tried just using ACV and i guess MW works so well because of it's other ingredients... whatever, it works great! everyone notices how 'perfect' my skin is these days.
djh/texas