Organic Oil: How to make creams, ointments, and remedies

Organic Body Lotion Made with Coconut Oil and Lavender

2012-01-18T19:52:00.000-08:00

When looking for natural, organice recipe to moisturize your skin, look into simple ingredients such as coconut oil and lavender. Mix the two togther, and you get a pleasant scent that will keep in moisture.

When applied topically, coconut oil has anti-aging properties with regenerative effects. Coconut oil has been used for over thousands of years by Polynesians. Their diet contain mostly coconut juice, coconut meat, coconut oils, and other coconut varieties.

Check their photos online, and you can tell by their skin. It's flawless compared to us American, who uses over the counter "magical potions" to look out best.

Corporations put too much chemicals, which is absorbed into our skin and through our bloodstream. If you can't pronounce the ingredients on the back of any product, most likely it's poison. Take a look at your lotion, and google the ingredients. You will be surprised how many causing cancer appear in your beauty supplies.

Since you know the truth, let's start making our organic lotion:

What is needed?

1/2 cup of coconut oil ( I would buy it at Trader's Joe. Make sure it's USDA Organic certified.)
2 drops of lavender

Step by step instructions:
If you are using coconut oil from Trader's Joe, the coconut oil is pretty solid.

Find a glass bowl.
Put the coconut oil inside the bowl, and microwave it for 5 seconds.
Two drops of lavender into the bowl, and mix together.
Let it cool.

Rub the solid piece onto your hands, elbows, knees, neck, hair, or anywhere on your body. You should feel the oil absorb into your skin. Have fun experimenting.

Get Smooth Soft Skin with Organic Pumpkin Face Mask

2011-10-20T15:55:00.000-07:00

Pumpkin. It's everywhere. On every street corner. Just pick one up. Free! And it comes with candy! Just kidding.

It's better to buy than steal.

Pumpkin is filled with vitamin A and antioxidants. Vitamin A has been known to reduce wrinkles; thus, retinol is so popular in anti-wrinkle products such as lotion and facial sunscreen (also known as "the fountain of youth").

Applying the pumpkin to the face is simple. We're going to make pumpkin puree.

What is needed?

Pumpkin.
Pot.
Water.
Dry clean towel.

Step by step:

Pick an orange, ripe pumpkin.
Cut the pumpkin in half.
Scrape the seed and pulp out.
Chop the pumpkin into little pieces (2 cups).
In the pot, put 1 cup water.
Put heat on high.
Let it boil.
Once boiled, place the 2 cups of chopped pumpkin into the pot.
Put the heat on low.
Keep an eye on it.
About 15 to 30 minutes, turn off the heat.
With a fork, smash the pumpkin into puree.
Let it cool.
Wash your face.
Once cool, apply the pumpkin puree onto your face for 10 minutes.
Wash your face with warm water.

Your face should feel soft and supple. Do it every Halloween for radiant, vibrant glowing skin, making Halloween "un-scary."

Get Rid of Blackhead and Whitehead with an Extractor

2011-08-19T10:30:00.000-07:00

To prevent blackheads and whiteheads, stop using skin treatments that clog pores, and stay away from harsh chemicals that scrubs into the skin. Any type of irritation to the face will cause a natural reaction. For example, an expensive chemical mask, which will take away moisture from the face, can cause more breakout, releasing more oil from the glands.

So let's get to it and follow these steps to better, clearer skin.

Items needed:

Small Towel
Gentle Cleanser
Toner
Moisturizer
Magnify Mirror
Pimple Extractor (the one with the double loop)

Step by step Instructions:

Take a warm shower to loosen up the pores.
While in the shower, soak the towel in warm water.
Place a towel on the face for a minute.
With a pimple extractor, gentle press on the nose (do not use too much force).
Wash the pimple extractor with hot water or alcohol.
Repeat step 3 through 5 for every press.
After satisfied with the result, cleanse the face.
Dry.
Apply toner.
Apply moisturizer.

The first layer of your skin might peel the next day. Do not worry. Our cells will reproduce new skin. Remember do not press too hard. To make the extraction easier, use heat from the shower and the damp, warm towel. Hope this help, and good luck.

Home Remedy for Thicker Hair

2010-07-14T14:09:00.000-07:00

Achieving abundant hair is hard to come by, especially at age of 40 and beyond. Over the counter medicine may cause side effects, but home remedy treatments are safe.

Main ingredients for thicker hair:

Castor oil.
Jojoba oil.

When Castor oil is at its purest, there is no odor or taste. Castor oil has been known to treat skin disorder, sunburns, and also treats acne. Most importantly, Castor oil promotes hair growth. Castor oil contains Omega-9 fatty acids, which moisturizes the hair and scalp. And over time, the hair will become fuller and thicker.

As for Jojoba oil, it is pretty similar to Castor oil, but has some differences. For example, Jojoba oil is the closest element to human skin oil, which complements and quickly absorbs into the human tissue. The antioxidants remains in the Jojoba oil for a long time. In commercial use, Jojoba oil is in moisturizers, lip balms, hair conditioners, make up remover, etc.

Which one is better? It depends, so experiment with both.

How to treat your hair? Here are simple steps to condition the hair:

Pour a small amount into the palm.
Apply to the scalp.
Massage gentle.
Cover the hair with a shower cap.
Leave the Castor oil or Jojoba oil overnight .
In the morning, take a shower to wash it off.

Do this for about 3 to 6 weeks. Take before and after pictures to see results.

Since everybody is different, this may or may not work, but it is worth a try. Good luck. Wish everybody with thicker and fuller hair.

Homemade Cologne is Cheap and Affordable

2010-06-30T17:53:00.000-07:00

Finding the perfect cologne is very hard, especially when everybody has different taste. The scent may be too woody, too acidic, too minty, too citrus, or too whatever.

Making a cologne is very simple and easy with a bit of knowledge. First homemade cologne is mostly vodka (100% proof vodka), some essential oil, and a decent, looking spray bottle.

Education of Cologne:

Cologne has three layers - the base, the middle, and the top note.

The base is the foundation of the scent. It will establish the longest lasting smell.

The middle note will be the heart of the cologne, creating a mixture of both middle and top note.

The top note will be the first impression of the cologne. The first thing anybody will smell.

When the three notes are combine, it will formulate a wonderful, dynamic scent.

Example of base note:

vanilla oil
cinnamon oil
rose oil
cedar wood oil
clove oil
cedarwood oil
sandal wood oil
rosewood oil
ginger oil
pine oil
tonka bean oil

Example of middle note:

lavender oil
sage oil
cypress oil
nutmeg oil
chamomile oil
peppermint oil
oregano oil
mandarin oil
basil oil

Example of top note:

lime oil
lemongrass oil
juniper oil
tea tree oil
tangerine oil
eucalyptus oil

Step by step on Making Homemade cologne:

Put 10 drops of base note (your choice) into a vile.
Put another 10 drops of middle note (your choice) into the same vile.
Finally another 10 drops of top note (your choice) in the very same vile.
Now mix all three notes together, combining the essential oils.
With the vodka, put 120 drops into the vile.
Mix again.
Close the cap.
Let the final mixture sit for 24 hours in a dark place, so the alcohol will blend into the essential oils.
After the 24 hours, open the vile.
Smell the cologne.
If it is not to your liking, add a couple of more drops (your choice of oil) into the vile.
Close the vile, and let it sit for another 24 hours.
Open the vile, and smell.
If you like the final product, bottle it into a fragrance container.

To have your cologne to fully mature, the mixture should sit for 2 months. The scent changes over time.

Acne Scars Treatment Natural No chemicals

2010-05-17T11:43:00.000-07:00

Acne scars can be taken care of the natural way by the following:

Lemon Juice
Lemon juice is very effective when trying to get rid of dark spots and blemishes. Lemon juice has an acidity property that clears the skin, and gets rid of dead cells. Here are the steps:

Squeeze a small amount on a cotton ball.
Apply on the scar or entire face.
Leave it on for 5 to 10 minutes.
Finally rinse face with cold water.

Ice Cube
The quickest way to reduce the redness of a scar is applying ice cube for a few minutes. The acne scare will sort of fade and blend in with the skin, but do not expect instant miracles.

Green Tea
Drinking green tea has antioxidants that will help treat scars, providing healthy skin in the long run. Green tea is good internally and externally, so look for green tea at your local supermarket.

Face Mask
Weekly face mask is a great way to replenish the skin.
Here is how face mask is made at home:

Use 2 spoon sour cream.
2 spoon of yogurt.
2 spoon of oatmeal.
Squeeze half a lemon.
Mix all these ingredients together.
Apply on to face for 5 to 10 minutes.

These methods can be done once a week or every other day. Home remedies are obviously safe, environmental friendly, and cost effective. No more worries about scars and expensive treatments.

Aloe Vera Plant Extraction and Treating Skin Acne and Burns

2010-03-24T19:17:00.001-07:00

Aloe Vera Plant is growing very popular amongst people who likes natural treatment. Aloe Vera has so many benefits from treating skin burns and acne to ulcerative colitis. People are discovering the usefulness of this succulent plant called Aloe Vera.

Here are some medical benefits of Aloe Vera:

Relieves heartburn.
Alleviates irritable bowel syndrome.
Reduces redness from acne and razor burns.
Heals small wounds and cuts.
Heals first degree burns.
Reduces inflammations such as ulcer.
And possibly (but not proven) very effective for reducing breakout of genital herpes.

Where can we find some Aloe Vera plants?

Try any local plant stores. The cost is around 10 to 15 dollars. Not bad for a plant that has many medicinal uses, and that can possibly cut your doctor visits in half, saving lots of money.

How to extract the Aloe Vera Gel inside the thick leaves?

Cut the base of the Aloe Vera Plant.
Use a butter knife to cut the spiky edges.
There are two sides. One is flat, and the other is curved.
Face the flat side up.
Fillet the top, flat layer.
With a spoon, scoop out the gel.
Store the gel in a air tight container.

For acne and skin burn purposes, apply the gel onto the face or any part of the body. The gel should absorb into the skin in seconds. The Aloe Vera gel is supposed to tone the skin, and it is good for dry skin as well.

When storing the Aloe Vera gel, avoid the sunlight. It denatures the Aloe Vera Gel. Also, the longer the storage, the weaker the Aloe Vera Gel. Aloe Vera Gel loses its potency in time, so it's better to use the product within a week or 2.

Home Remedy Ear Wax Removal

2010-01-12T19:22:00.000-08:00

Ear Wax helps form a protective barrier. Protects the delicate, sensitive skin of the inner ear from harm such as: dirt, insects, and other debris.

In the inner ear, the skin grows outward like a conveyor belt, carrying the ear wax out, so there is no need for q-tips. Q-tips are bad for removing the ear wax. Most of the time, the Q-tip pushes the ear wax close to the ear drum. Shoving the ear wax down the canal causes more trouble. The ear wax will get stuck, and develop additional build up.

If there are lots of ear wax build up, use baby oil, mineral oil, or white vinegar to loosen up the ear wax. One or 2 drops is enough. Let it sit for a minute or two.

Do not flush fluid forcefully in the ear because you don't know if that ear drum has a hole in it. If there is a hole, you may cause serious infection.

So remember, ear wax is generally good. But if there is a big ear wax build up, consult with a doctor. The doctor needs to check the ear drum for serious rupture, tear, or hole.

Home Remedy for Menstrual Cramps And Menstruation

2009-12-23T09:41:00.000-08:00

What causes menstruation and menstrual cramps? What causes painful and agonizing cramps?

Here is a little, brief explanation. The uterus is an organ with thick, muscular walls. Every month the ovary releases an egg that is the size of a head of a pen. It travels through the fallopian tube. If the egg is not fertilize, the uterus produces a hormone called prostaglandin. It causes the wall of the uterus to contract and expand; therefore; experiencing debilitating cramps. This is called menstruation. Also known as a very painful cramp. In addition to this, the uterus has muscular walls that constricts oxygen flow. The lack of oxygen causes the pain.

To treat this pain, heat is the main solution. Fill up a sock or any kind of fabric with the following:

Jasmine Rice
Chrysanthemum

What to do with the sock?

Tie the end of the sock filled with Jasmine and Chrysanthemum.
Place it in the microwave for 2 minutes.
Then place the sock on the abdomen.

The heat should relax the uterus muscle, providing blood flow and oxygen to the area. Place the sock on the abdomen as much as needed.

If it continues to hurt, please see a doctor.

Home Remedies for Painful Leg Cramps Late at Night

2009-12-22T15:56:00.000-08:00

Leg cramps can suddenly pop out in the middle of the night, causing pain and agony. One way to treat it is stretching and applying tiger balm. Some, who dislike the torture of a cramp, rather prevent leg cramps by doing the following:

Prevent Leg cramps:

Drink Tonic Water.
Place a bar of soap under the sheet where the legs are located.
Mix a quarter teaspoon of baking soda and a glass of water, and start drinking it.
Drink Pickle Juice.
Or have a teaspoon of yellow mustard.

These home remedies above were passed down by friends and families. There are no scientific proof or evidence that supports any of these mythological, home treatments.

The most effective way, taught by my coach, is to drink plenty of water, keep the legs warm, and stretch often.

Top 10 Tips for Natural Acne Treatments Cure and Healthier Lifestyle

2009-12-15T11:30:00.000-08:00

Most acne problems can be minimize with natural treatments by preserving diets and skin care.

Here are ten tips for reducing acne/pimples/breakouts/zits:

Eat non-fat or low-fat foods (stay away from milk, butter, red meat, cheese, corn oil, ice cream, etc.). The saturated, fatty foods damage tissue and promote inflammation.
Eliminate partially hydrogenated fats such as chips, cookies, fries, hamburgers, fried chicken, and so forth. Fried foods also causes inflammations.
Reduce sugar, salt, and carbonated beverages intake.
Drink lots and lots of pure water. It will flush out the toxins.
Remember to eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits. It contains antioxidants that produces new skin cells, and reduces acne.
Stay away from Spicy foods, chocolate, and coffee. These delicious delights increase the heat in the body.
Maintain acid environment in the skin. Soaps are a bad idea to rinse the face. Soap contains too much alkaline, which will ruin the mantle of the skin. Instead, use a facial brush and hot water.
Get plenty of rest and sleep. Lack of sleep produces a high level of hormones, resulting in increased sebum production; therefore, leads to more acne.
Use lemon juice as part of the skin regimen. Squeeze a fresh lemon in a small, glass bowl. With a cotton ball, dab some lemon juice onto the face. Let the lemon juice sit on the face for 5 minutes. Rinse the face with cool water, and dry with clean washcloth.
Weekly honey facial application. Apply uncooked honey onto the face. Leave it on for 5 minutes. The darker the honey, the better. Honey acts as an anti-microbial agent, rejuvenating the skin.

Better skin should be noticeable in 3 weeks. Most acne is caused by inflammation and high level of hormones, so drink plenty of water, eat lots of fruits and vegetable, get plenty of rest, and stay away from fried, hot, and spicy foods.

How to reduce Acne Scars the organic way without chemicals

2009-11-20T13:26:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:

1 potato (2 thin slices of potato)
1 teaspoon of aloe gel

Step by step Instructions to get rid of Acne Scars:

Wash the potato.
Slice the potato into 2 thin, round pieces.
Microwave for about 10 seconds.
Wait till the two thin potato slices are warm enough to be places on the face.
Rub the warm, thin slices of potato around the face for about 5 to 10 minutes.
Apply 1 teaspoon of aloe gel onto the potato slice.
Now, rub the potato slice (with the aloe vera gel) around the face for 1 to 2 minutes.
Let it sit for another 5 minutes.
Finally, wipe the liquid off with a clean towel.

Why potato for Acne Scars?
Potato contains potassium, phosphorus, chlorine, vitamin B, and vitamin C that are essential for reducing age spots, wrinkles, and acne scars. The juice from the potato is only effective at its raw state. Microwaving the potato too much will eliminate the nutrients.

In addition to reducing Acne Scars, the potato soften the skin. It has small amount of antioxidant to repair skin over the long period, but nothing dramatic.

To get the most juice out of potato, smash it, and grind it. The potato juice is special when it is raw. So enjoy, and give the treatment some patience.

For more information about aloe vera gel, please how to make aloe vera gel oil free moisturizer.

Homemade Natural Organic Cough Syrup for Kids

2009-11-19T10:04:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon ginger juice or fresh ginger juice
1 teaspoon organic honey

Step by step instructions on making Ginger Honey Cough Syrup:

If ginger juice is not available, buy one fresh ginger (about 2 inches long).
Peel the ginger.
With the fine grater, grate the ginger in a bowl.
With the grated ginger, place it in a coffee filter.
Squeeze out as much juice as possible (get at least 1 teaspoon of ginger juice in a separate bowl).
Add 1 teaspoon of honey.
Mix the two thoroughly until blended.
Store the final product in the refrigerator.

When to take the Cough Syrup?
Take 1 teaspoon in the morning, afternoon, evening, and at night.

Why Ginger and Honey are useful for persistent coughs?
Ginger helps reduce inflammation, and it breaks down the mucus. As for honey, the thick viscous property coats the throat. Honey has antibacterial and antiseptic agents that heal sore throats and laryngitis.

In addition, honey has small amounts of vitamins and essential minerals: vitamin B6, niacin, riboflavin, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and zinc.

How to Pick the Right Honey?
Pick up the jar and look at the color. Is it dark? The darker the better. Is it viscous? The thicker, the better. More nutrients are in darker honey. The yellow honey is refined and processed. It's not raw honey. Look for raw honey. Raw honey has more health benefits than the yellow, processed honey. Usually Raw, Organic honey is very expensive compared to the processed honey.

To find out the different kinds of honey, check out wikipedia under varieties of processing.

How to Whiten Teeth with Home Remedies

2009-11-18T14:03:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:

1/4 cup Hydrogen Peroxide
8 drops Mint Oil

Step by step Instructions on making the final product:

Pour the Hydrogen Peroxide into a cup.
Add 8 drops of Mint Oil.
Mix and stir until both Mint oil and Hydrogen Peroxide are blended.
The final product is ready for use.

What to do?
Take a toothbrush. Dip it into the cup. Brush your teeth in a circular motion (for about 2 to 5 minutes) until you see the bubbles from the Hydrogen Peroxide. Once you are done, rinse your mouth with warm water. Make sure to get rid of all the excess (Hydrogen Peroxide) off your teeth.

Alternative Whitening Solution:
Get 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Sprinkle it over the toothbrush. Start brushing. It will whiten your teeth, but won't fully whiten. Over a couple of days, the baking soda will slowly remove stains. Plus, baking soda has minuscule granular powder that will reach between your teeth, cleaning the hard to get areas.

Another Alternative Whiten Teeth Solution:
Using lemon juice and salt to brush away stains. The acid from the lemon juice will eat away the discolor of the teeth. As for the salt, it acts as an abrasion to remove the stain.

The salt and lemon whitening solution may sting any part of the gum, so be careful.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Aromatherapy Massage Treatment to Reduce Pain and Inflamation

2009-11-06T16:05:00.000-08:00

Ingredients for Carpal Tunnel Massage Oil:

1 ounce flaxseed oil
1 ounce hemp oil
4 drops helichrysum oil
4 drops chamomile oil
2 drops laurel oil
2 drops marjoram oil

Step by step Instructions:

Add all the ingredients in a bowl.
Mix all the oils together.
Make sure the final product is evenly stirred.

How to use the Carpal Tunnel Massage Oil:
Apply the Carpal Tunnel Massage Oil over the wrist and hand as much as needed. With the thumb, massage the wrist in a circular motion. Then, stretch the wrist by pulling the fingers toward the shoulder. Or you can follow the youtube video, "Office Chair Yoga: Wrist Stretch."

Why Flaxseed Oil is essential for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome treatment:
Flaxseed oil has rich amount of fatty acids called omega-3. Flaxseed oil also contains high level of vitamin E. Both, omega-3 and vitamin E, prevents scaring and stretch marks. As for treating carpal tunnel syndrome, the flaxseed oil has special anti-inflammatory properties that reduces swelling of joints and muscles. If one has a backache, arthritis, spasm, carpal tunnel syndrome, or any other pain or swelling, flaxseed oil will reduce the inflamation.

How to store Flaxseed oil:
To effectively treat inflammation, flaxseed oil has to be fresh. There are two ways of storing it, refrigeration or freezing. Storing flaxseed oil in the refrigerator will last up to 2 months. As for freezing, flaxseed oil can last up to 1 year.

Please check out the youtube video link above. It will help prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

How to keep Hair Strong Healthy and Growing

2009-10-22T21:31:00.000-07:00

What is needed for strong looking hair?

Plastic Bag
2 Eggs
4 teaspoons Clear Aloe Vera Gel (with no alcohol)
10 Mint leaves
Blender
Spray bottle

Easy Step by Step Instructions to great Hair conditioner:

Break two eggs, and obtain the egg whites.
Put the egg whites in the blender.
Blend for 3 seconds.
Add Aloe Vera gel into the blender.
Blend the Aloe Vera gel and egg whites for 3 seconds.
Add the Mint leaves into the blender.
Blend the Aloe Vera, egg whites, and mint leaves for 10 seconds.
Pour the final product into a spray bottle.

What to do with the Aloe Vera, Egg white, Minty Hair Conditioner?

Spray around the hair as much as needed.
With the plastic bag, wrap it over the hair.
Sit and wait for about 15 minutes.
Remove the bag.
Wash your hair with your daily shampoo.
Feel your hair. It should be soft, strong, and healthy.

Hair is made of protein, and protein is needed for a strong, thick hair. Egg white is a great source of protein. People with brittle hair absolutely need a strong dose of protein. Protein provides the shiny texture.

In addition, the mint is for added fragrance, and provides a healthy blood flow throughout the scalp.

Last and not least, the most important for hair growth, is the Aloe Vera gel. Aloe Vera carries strong healing properties and enzymes that promotes new hair growth. It revitalizes and moisturizes the hair and scalp at the same time.

Enjoy beautiful, growing hair without the brittleness, without the dryness, and without the damage.

Baking Soda Clears Skin with No Sign Of Acne and Better Complexion

2009-10-16T09:58:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:

2 tablespoon baking soda (I use Arm and Hammer).
2 tablespoon bottled water (or tap water would do).

Step by step instructions:

Combine the Arm and Hammer Baking Soda (not baking powder) and Water in a bowl.
Mix very well (the whole thing should look like paste).
Wash face with any cleanser (I use the apricot scrub).
Pat Dry face with a clean towel.
Put the pasty Arm and Hammer baking soda onto the acne.
Leave it on over night.
The white pus should appear in the morning (do not pop it).
If somehow it pops (with pus and blood coming out ;) reapply the Arm and Hammer baking soda.
Use Apple Cider Vinegar Toner to wipe away the residue and dead skin cells.

Some have light acne, and use the baking soda as an exfoliate. In a couple of months. the acne scars should get lighter and skin should be smoother.

Personally, i tried everything: Benzoyl peroxide, Salicylic Acid, Proactiv, Neutrogena, and other commercial brands. None of these products clear my skin or eliminate breakouts. I had zit problem since i was a teenager. Now I am 25 years old with the same type of blemishes. Hopefully, the Arm and Hammer Baking Soda treatment will help me out.

The negative side of baking soda:

causes redness for about 15 to 20 minutes, but it does do away.
sometimes it makes my skin itch for a while.
dries out skin pretty quick, so remember to use moisturizer.
burning sensation may hurt.
may not clear acne, but does reduce inflamation, acne scars, and blackheads.

By the way, remember not to confuse baking soda with baking powder. Baking powder is very bad for the skin.

The positive side (if the baking soda works):

Clear skin.
Smooth skin texture.
Reduce acne scars.
Light and balance complexion.
Reduction in oily face.
Blackheads will dissipate.
Cleans deep down into pores.

So far the results are somewhat looking bright. I have seen the reviews for baking soda treatment, and there are many people with positive feedbacks. http://www.acne.org/baking-soda-reviews/209/page1.html

Shampoo Ingredients to Avoid Hair Loss and Dry Scalp

2009-10-13T10:43:00.000-07:00

Commercial shampoos such as:

Dove
V05
Pert Plus
Head and Shoulders
Suave

Have similar ingredients that instantly creates hair loss, so beware and stay away from these commercial, enticing products.

Here are some common ingredients to avoid:

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
Xylene Sulfonate
Alkyl Sodium Sulfate
Alkyl Benzene Sulfonate
TEA-Dodecylbenzene
Sodium C12-15 Alkyl Sulfate
Sodium Dodecyl Sulfonate
TEA Lauryl Sulfate
Sulfur
Selenium Sulfide
Anything with sulfate, sulfur, sulfide added to other chemicals is asking for baldness.

Remember all shampoos, well most of the shampoos, have similar ingredients. The only difference is the fragrance. Fragrance has no major impact, but the sulfur, sulfate, sulfide, and other chemicals and toxins will wreak havoc to the point of baldness.

If one major ingredient that can help promote hair growth is nettle. Nettle soothes the scalp, and helps it relax. An inflammation to the scalp is very bad news, which could cause itchiness and dryness. That is why natural nettle is the key ingredient to strong, healthy hair follicles. A healthy hair follicle comes from evenly blood flow and stimulant in the scalp, promoting oxygenation.

Cold Cream for Mature and Dry Skin

2009-10-12T13:04:00.000-07:00

Ingredients for the organic (natural) cold cream:

2 tsp rose water
2 tsp yellow beeswax
2 tbsp almond oil
8 drops rosemary oil

Easy step by step instructions:

Melt the beeswax in a glass bowl.
Once the beeswax is melted, add almond oil.
Mix and beat the 2 ingredients together.
In a separate (second) bowl, heat the rose water until the temperature is the same as the bowl with beeswax and almond oil.
Once the temperatures are the same, pour the rose water into the bowl with beeswax and almond oil.
Mix with a beater.
Add the final ingredient of rose oil.
Mix and stir, and let it cool.
Pour the final product into a glass jar.

The cold cream is very useful. It moisturizes and hydrates the skin, leaving a sense of radiant glow and soft texture. The cold cream could be use as a night cream.

Leave a blotch (or a thick layer) over the face, and leave it over night. The skin will feel nourished and rejuvenated in the morning.

Plus, the rose oil adds a wonderful and light fragrance.

Enjoy the classic cold cream.

By the way, if making cold cream is just too much of a hassle. Try Pond's "The Caring Classic Dry Skin Cream." I have been using this product for 6 months. And the Pond's cold cream helps replenish my dry skin (dramatically). My fine lines and wrinkles are reduced a tad bit, but nothing of a miracle (like the fountain of youth). I like how it feels on my skin, very light and subtle.

I don't get free samples from Ponds or Unilever. I found out about Pond's "The Caring Classic Dry Skin Cream" from my mom.

Antiwrinkle Cream with Shea Butter and Honey for Sensitive Skin

2009-09-22T17:25:00.000-07:00

Everybody wants a perfect complexion without the wrinkles. Here are two agents that help with beautiful skin: Shea Butter and Honey. Shea butter is an anti-inflammatory, natural fat that heals damage skin; and honey softens and soothes the skin.

What makes Shea Butter so special? Shea Butter is known for treating sensitive and dry skin, providing rich and effective moisturizing action, which also prevents wrinkles. In addition, Shea butter treats the following skin conditions:

scars
burns
rashes
dry skin
blemishes
stretch mark
skin discoloration
eczema

As for natural shield against the sun, Shea butter provides a tiny bit of ultraviolet protection, but not effective as commercial sunblocks.

The combination of Shea butter and Honey adds softness and moisturized skin.

So lets get to it and make some anti-wrinkle skin cream.

What are the ingredients?

2 tsp yellow beeswax
2 tsp almond oil
2 tsp linden flower water
2 tsp wheatgerm oil
1 tsp liquid honey
2 tsp Shea butter
2 drops myrrh
2 drops jasmine

Step by step instructions to organic skin cream.

In a glass bowl, melt the yellow beeswax on low heat.
In a separate bowl, heat the linden flower and liquid honey at low heat.
Once the bowl with the beeswax has been melted, add almond oil, wheatgerm oil, Shea butter. (Remember to whisk and mix while adding the oils into the beeswax.)
Once the bowl with beeswax is the same temperature as the bowl with the linden flower and liquid honey, mix the two together while using an electric mixer.
Let it cool for awhile.
Finally add myrrh and jasmine.
Mix and blend.
Store the final product in a glass jar.

Apply the cream on cleansed and clean face. The Shea Butter Antiwrinkle Cream could be used as a night cream also. Enjoy and remember to replenish your thirsty skin daily.

How to make Love Potion Perfume Fragrance for More Romance

2009-08-04T19:42:00.000-07:00

A mystical scent, breezing through the air, can spark plenty of romantic thoughts. Love - once lost and forgotten - are being reintroduced and rekindled in a long relationship. The magical combination of natural oils will provoke and bring back romance.

So lets get to it.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp sweet almond oil.
8 drops patchouli oil.
8 drops jasmine oil.
10 drops bergamot oil.
8 drops rose oil.
5 drops vanilla oil.
5 drops sandal wood oil.
3 drops clove oil.
2 drops violet leaf oil.
5 drops nutmeg oil.

Step by step instructions:

Combine all the ingredients - except for the almond sweet oil - into a small glass spray bottle.
Shake for a minute.
Let the bottle sit for 5 minutes.
Finally, add the almond sweet oil in the glass spray bottle.
Shake for another minute.
Let it sit for another 5 minutes.
Now it is ready to use.

Enjoy the romantic aroma, and rekindle and continue a longer relationship.

How to make Citrus Deodorant with No Toxins

2009-07-30T11:52:00.000-07:00

Homemade deodorant is easy to make, but buying the essential oils might take some time. Before creating your first deodorant, here are some advantages and disadvantages.

Benefits of homemade, natural deodorant:

Clean, fresh aroma.

Organic and natural ingredients.

No chemicals or toxins.

Saves the environment.

No adverse side effects.

Does not stain clothes.

Light on skin.

Does not clog pores.

Disadvantage of homemade, citrus deodorant:

Not long lasting.

Contains no antiperspirant solution.

Need frequent application every 2 to 3 hours.

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons grey goose vodka.

4 tablespoons witch hazel.

3 tablespoon linden flower water.

3 tablespoon orange flower water.

8 drops bergamot oil.

8 drops clary sage oil.

8 drops thyme oil.

8 drops rosewood oil.

8 drops lemon oil.

3 drops lavender oil.

3 drops mandarin oil.

Step by step instructions to a light, refreshing deodorant:

Combine all the ingredients in a glass bowl.

Mix and stir until it is well blended.

Pour the final deodorant solution into a spray bottle.

Shake everytime before using the deodorant spray bottle.

Enjoy the citrus scent without the chemicals and synthetic fragrances.

For a long lasting application, store a small spray bottle in a purse.

How to Make Soap with Natural Ingredients

2009-07-28T12:15:00.000-07:00

Cold process soap making is the foundation of "real" soap. The process is very complicated, and it takes several weeks to create and several times to master. Although cold press soap making consumes a lot of time, the result is superior to any soap in the local supermarket.

So lets get going, and make a simple, organic soap.

First of all, safety is number one priority. Always wear rubber gloves and protective glasses throughout the soap making process.

What is needed to make basic soap?

16 ounces bottled water.
6 ounces sodium hydroxide (caustic soda).
12 ounces coconut oil.
12 ounces olive oil.
20 ounces soya bean oil.
Stainless steel saucepan and spoon.
Measuring beaker.
Thermometer.
Plastic or wooden Mold.
Blanket or towel.
Saran Wrap.
Rubber Gloves.
Protective Glasses or Goggles.

Step by step instructions:

In a beaker, pour sodium hydroxide into the water. Do not pour water into sodium hydroxide.
Gently stir the two solutions together. The chemical reaction between sodium hydroxide and water will raise the temperature to well over 100 degrees F. Set the solution to a different table, and let it cool down for a while.
Pour the coconut oil, olive oil, soya bean oil together in a sauce pan.
Stir while the saucepan is heating up. Heat the pan until it reaches over 120 degrees F.
Once the sauce pan reaches 120 degrees F, turnoff the heat source.
Now check the temperature of the beaker filled with sodium hydroxide and water. If the temperature is beyond 90 degrees and matches with the temperature with the saucepan filled with oil, pour the beaker (filled with sodium hydroxide and water) into the saucepan.
While slowly pouring the beaker's solution into the saucepan (filled with oils), use the stainless steel spoon and mix. Mix and stir without creating any air bubbles. Do not stop mixing. Constantly mix until you see a opaque and thickness to the solutions. It may take 10 minutes to a couple of hours. If the appearance of opaqueness and thickness is not visible after 3 hours, toss the soap away. Start over.
Once you see the mixed solution (soap) turning opaque and thick, pour the soap into a greased wooden (or plastic) mold.
Cover the mold with saran wrap. Then cover the mold with a blanket.
Place the mold at a warm spot for about 24 to 48 hours.
After 48 hours (if the soap seems firmer than jello), pop out the soap from the mold, and place it on wax paper.
Let it sit for 3 to 4 weeks at a cool, dark area.
After a couple of weeks, the soap is ready.

Please do not give up. Soap making takes time to perfect. The main step is part 6. Keeping the same temperature between the two solutions is difficult, but it takes patience and practice. Good luck and happy soap making =)

How to make Ointments with Paraffin Wax or Petroleum Jelly

2009-07-18T19:27:00.000-07:00

Ointments are very useful in healing the skin or providing cosmetic treatments. Many companies abuse ointments by adding chemicals and toxins that feed our skin, resulting in a quick, youthful appearance within a couple of minutes. In the short run, chemicals may provide a wrinkle-free look. But in the long run, chemicals and toxins may negatively alter our appearance after a couple of years.

Remember, the skin is a living organ. The skin that covers the entire body feeds on absorption. The ointment that is used for the face, hands, legs, arms, and body goes into the blood stream that might effect the immune system to produce new skin cells.

The creams and lotions, filled with synthetic fragrances and chemicals, are killing your first line of defense, which is the skin. The bad microorganism (from some commercial beauty products) may destroy the friendly bacteria on your skin, leading to skin disorders.

The only way to make sure chemicals and toxins are not entered into the bloodstream is to make homemade beauty treatments.

So lets get to it, and make some Ointments (without the fatty oils).

What is needed?

Glass Bowl.
Saucepan.
Muslin Bag or Cheesecloth.
Glass Jar.
Airtight storage bottle.
50 grams dried herbs or 150 grams fresh herbs (such as Chamomile, Elderflower, Chickweed, or Nettle. Choose one that suits your need).
500 grams Petroleum Jelly or Paraffin Wax.

Step by step instructions:

Pour water into the saucepan.
Place the glass bowl inside the saucepan.
In the glass bowl, pour the Petroleum Jelly or Paraffin Wax.
Heat the saucepan at medium high.
Once the Paraffin Wax or Petroleum Jelly has melted, add your choice of herb such as Chamomile.
Mix and stir with a wooden spoon.
Let the water boil for 2 to 3 hours or until the herb looks shriveled.
Make sure the pan does NOT run out of water (Pour more water if necessary).
After 2 hours, pick up the glass bowl, and pour the herb into the Cheesecloth bag into a jar.
Squeeze the cheesecloth bag to get more excess liquid into the jar.
The jar is now filled with chamomile ointment.
Store the final product in an airtight storage bottle.

Chamomile ointment is best for treating eczema and other allergic skin conditions such as rashes. Chamomile soothes and calms the skin, treating internal or external inflammation. Apply the chamomile ointment on the affected area 2 times a day.

Enjoy the ointment creation and feel free to experiment with other herbs.

Omega 3 provides Healthy, Supple, Moisturized, Smooth Skin

2009-07-17T17:39:00.000-07:00

Healthy skin is derived from consumptions of organic fruits, vegetable, whole grain, protein, water and quality of fats and oils. Fat and oil are often forgotten as an essential diet. Some assume all fats are bad for the body, but actually there are some healthy oils.

Extra virgin olive oil, fish oil, borage oil, flax oil, and almond oil are important to maintain supple, moisturized, and healthy skin. These oils contain Omega-3 and Omega-6 (also known as GLA). Supplements, such as salmon oil and fish oil, are loaded with Omega-3, which can be found in any local drug store.

Look in the mirror. Is there any appearance of dry, flaky skin? If so, dry skin is an indication of NOT sufficiently consuming fatty oils. Instead of losing the fat, concentrate on eating healthy fats.

Here are some heathy fats for your daily diet:

Extra virgin olive oil. Do not buy Pure Virgin Olive Oil and Light Virgin Olive Oil. These oils are processed.
Sesame seeds.
Walnuts.
Sunflower seeds.
Borage oil.
Black currant oil.

The benefits of Omega-3 and Omega-6:

Treats dry skin and hair.
Prevents eczema.
Has anitcancer properties.
Supressses tumor growth.
Feeds the brain, which improves memory.
Good for the heart.

But be careful. Too much dosage of Omega will lead to excessive bleeding, hemorage, and heart failure. Please consult a doctor.