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Eating Avocados
Posted by Jeff (Short Hills, NJ) on 07/16/2006
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Eating avocados improves your skin due to the natural oils present in the fruit. Try it, and in a few days you'll notice the difference.
Apricot Scrub, Drink Water
Posted by Juliet (Bombay India) on 05/16/2006
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Scrub your face with apricot scrub and drink a lot of water. Your pores open up and your dead skin is removed thus leaving your skin younger and cleaner.
Borax
Posted by Jack (Toledo, OH) on 05/15/2006
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20-mule team borax gets rid of old skin and revitalizes. I used to get a lot of dry or dead skin on my head and face, I started putting 20-mule team borax in a wash cloth and rubbing vigorously in the dry areas and scalp it feels like rubbing sand on hr skin and face but it makes a great skin cleaner.
Baths, Aloe Vera, Water
Posted by Joe (Richmond Hill, GA) on 02/07/2006
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I will be 60 this year, and most people do not believe may age and most say that I look in my 40's. First, I have very good genes: one grandfather lived to be 94 and the other 95, when most people were dying at 68. I take a bath normally, as opposed to a shower, usually when you shower your skin does not have time to absorb the water. If I do shower, I plug the tub and allow the water to build up. This greatly aids dry, cracked feet. I also apply aloe vera to my feet, elbows, and face almost daily. I also use aloe vera for my hair, instead of brylcreem type hair products. Also, throughout the day, I put water on my face and allow the skin to absorb it. Furthermore, for the past 10 or 15 years I have never dried my feet. It is amazing, but your feet almost immediately absorbs the water. Most of our bodies, most of our planet, and a lot of outer space they say it made of water, so I give my body plenty to absorb. Lastly, I consume a great deal of Apple Cider Vinegar. It helps me keep my weight down, and has enabled me to quit taking damaging water pills for blood pressure.
Nivea, Vaseline
Posted by Phyllis (Scotland)
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I use nivea cream and vaseline mixed together as a moisturiser. I'm 39 and im told i look 29 so it must be doing something and also i ve used sunbeds most of my life and i sunbathe all day when on holiday. also cider vinegar and honey drank every day too. works wonders for your skin too!!!
Coconut Oil and Vitamin C Facial
Posted by Ana (Houston Tx) on 09/01/2020
How do you get your Vitamin C? Or What kind do you use? Thank you.
Water
Posted by Guin (Memphis) on 10/10/2017
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For skin, try drinking more water along with applying aloe and vit E liquid. Keeping your skin hydrated will hide smaller wrinkles, and for the acne try an herbal rinse, using herbs that have anti-bacterial qualities. Try not to use any harsh chemicals on your skin, and use a gentle exfoliator (spelling?) every couple days, less is you have sensitive skin. I use brown sugar in hazelnut oil, with a bit of lemon or lime juice mixed in. You can add a tiny amount of your facial wash to help prevent too much oil sticking to your face. I hope that this works for you as well as it works for me!
Facial Beauty Oils/Moisturizer
Posted by Che (Roxas City, Philippines) on 04/01/2015
Hi everyone, I'm back with my new formulation recipe for beautiful skin. I've tried this for quite a long time and it's actually one from among my beautiful skin secrets. I've tried several combinations in the past but this one seems to be the best. It made the other heavy oils lighter and burning effects of some oils we're eliminated. It's lighter and smoother on the face. It is anti fungal, anti-bacterial, anti microbial. It's a very good moisturizer, it will make your face really glow.
I combined: 150ml castor oil, 150ml sunflower oil, 150ml VCO, 100ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 10 drops of lavender oil, 10 drops of rosemary and Vitamin E. Try it and let me hear how this works in you.
Tattoos
Posted by Ms (New York, US) on 06/04/2014
Hello, I have several tattoos that I am trying to get rid of. I have tried some home remedies such as hydrogen peroxide, lemon juice, brown sugar/body scrubs and essential oils to fade them which has helped slightly but I am wondering if anyone else has had luck with other products? Would be very helpful to me, thank you!
Bloodroot
Posted by John (California, US) on 05/17/2014
Can bloodroot be used to treat for spider naevus skin blemish?
Thank you, john
Yogurt
Posted by Nadia (France) on 02/13/2014
Hello Earth Clinic,
I am very new to home remedy. I stopped to use chemical face wash and try to apply daily products on my face to substitute it then I give a try with yogurt mask. But after I apply yogurt, my skin become dry (normally yogurt is for dry skin, right?) Until now, I haven't found any natural product for my face.
I will be deeply grateful if you can help me. I don't want to use my chemical products back.
Thank you so much.
Yogurt
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 02/14/2014
Nadia, organic coconut oil works for me.
Yogurt
Posted by Mike62 (Denver) on 02/14/2014
Nadia: Women all over the world just like you are getting beautiful skin from green drinks. I put 1oz organic baby greens in a blender with some water, grind them up, and drink one every 2 hours. My skin is smooth and soft. I also eat plenty of organic fruits. Sugar, nutrients, and energized water are good for the skin. Omega 3's from plants are good for the skin. I take 30g/day chia seeds. You can take flax oil.
Yogurt
Posted by Karen (Calgary) on 02/15/2014
I just wanted to let you know that if you are suffering from dry skin after washing, try the oil cleansing method. If you google it you will find lots of info. It will probably really help you. Good luck!
Raw Cocoa Butter
Posted by Kate (Brisbane, Australia) on 09/03/2013
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Hi I recently started putting cocoa butter on my skin and lips, and it seems to plump up the skin like anti aging products do. The lip are a great benefit. I use cocnut oil too, it it sinks into the skin fast and may be more suitable for normal to oily skin. My skin is dry and so the richness of the cocoa butter is suitable for my older skin.
Ps I have used a lot of face products over the years, including some expensive ones. The natural ones do not always perform as well in terms of anti aging, lifting benefits, so I'm pretty pleased with cocoa butter.
pps I just made a delicious fudge sauced with cocoa butter, cocoa nibs, coconut cream and a little honey. Decadent, but quite healthy!
I was looking for others' experience. I wonder if it affects the lips so well? Also, I wonder if mixing it eith any other oils will get an even better result? I can't believe it is so inexpensive and works s well. Bravo nature! Kate, Brisbane
Lightening Skin
Posted by Vanessa (Caracas, Venezuela) on 05/19/2013
Hi everyone! I want to whiten the skin all over my body including my face to even out my skin tone and make it lighter. What do you recommend?
Natural Cosmetics
Posted by Joy (Battleground, Wash) on 05/06/2013
what is the best (healthiest) lipstick to use for an old woman sensitive to cosmetics and not wanting any beetles on my lips.... Need some color.... Liven up my face!
Like to stay frugal if at all possible.
Natural Cosmetics
Posted by Bess (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) on 05/07/2013
Hi Joy from Washington: I buy my lipstick at the health food store and, while it is very expensive, it lasts an incredibly long time because I use a lip brush to apply it. When it's near the end of the tube, I scoop out the remainder and add an equal amount of natural lip balm so I have a nicely tinted lip balm.
Also, you can buy a lipliner pencil from the health food store and colour in your lips and then, for a bit of shine, top with a natural lip balm.
If you are feeling like a bit of D-I-Y, here's a recipe to make your own lipstick. I'm even tempted to try it!
http://wellnessmama.com/5830/homemade-natural-lipstick-recipe/
Hope this helps! Cheers, Bess
Natural Cosmetics
Posted by Joy (Battleground, Wash) on 05/07/2013
Is it a lipstick or a gloss? It seemed thin on the shelf but I haven't tried any on. Does the darker color look like your lips have color on them ? I use their acne stick. Love it. My daughter told me it cured her boil type acne in one treatment.
Natural Cosmetics
Posted by Joy (Battleground, Wash) on 05/07/2013
Thank you sooo much for the reply... loved the website, I think I'll be visiting that site often, lotsa fun. My daughter is always making up stuff too so she will love it too.
Natural Cosmetics
Posted by Joy (Battleground, Wash) on 05/12/2013
Today I took the advice and bought the shade called RAISIN suprised how dark it went on, seemed darker than the lid color but now mixing it with some pink I had of CABOTS VITAMIN E LIPSTICK... I didn't think they sold it anymore but found it on amazon but not the color I liked before..... The Burt's Bees is more like lipstick than gloss. Thanks... Love, Joy
General Feedback
Posted by Kathy (In, United States) on 03/09/2013
I know this isn't major. I just got over a virus that had me down for 6 weeks. It has totally wreaked havoc with my skin. Wrinkles, loose skin, dry, itchy. I looked like I aged 10 yrs. Any suggestions for collagen boosting, skin care. I'm back up to my 10 glasses of water a day but it doesn't seem to help.
General Feedback
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 03/09/2013
Kathy, drink less water and add a lick of salt here and there, grey sea salt is best.
General Feedback
Posted by Linda (Omaha, Ne) on 03/09/2013
Try Hyaluronic Acid with Chondroitin Sulfate, it helps plump up the skin and smoothes out wrinkles; you can get it at most vitamin websites.
Organic Oils and Baking Soda
Posted by Tammy (Swift Current, Sk, Canada) on 02/20/2013
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I make facial scrub out of organic oils (I switch it up, sometimes EVOO, sometimes sweet almond, avocado, etc) and baking soda. I use this every couple of days and allow it to sit on my skin for just a few mins before rinsing (too much and it'll irritate so be careful). I also make toner out of ACV, witch hazel, brewed green tea and some essential oils. I use straight coconut oil as a moisturizer. It's funny because I tend to have oily skin but this combo has dealt with it amazingly!! I love the results on my skin, however, my husband has had to get used to the smell!
