Natural Skin Care - As Mother Nature Intended.

Affordable care- Natural skin care is absolutely affordable and just as mother nature intended-gentle as a dove with no added colorants, chemicals or abrasive agents. The list of natural ingredients is so long that all skin types are catered for from sensitive to oily. Gone are the days of expensive skin care product investments as you will be able to get the most luxurious ingredients on earth in your kitchen, garden, fridge or local health store.

Rooibos- South Africa's best kept natural beauty secret lies hidden in a tea plant known as Aspalathus linearis or more commonly referred to as Rooibos. The plant boasts with excellent anti-oxidant and soothing properties, treating allergies, insomnia, colic but more importantly as an anti-aging ingredient. Rooibos is available at your local health store in bag or leave form

Honey- Honey contains both antioxidants and anti-microbial's assisting in soften, replenish and rejuvenate damaged and dry skin. Honey is absolutely great for treating pimples as impurities are removed from pores and overall skin. An endless list of natural honey toner, face mask, scrub and cleanser can be made with just a couple of cheap ingredients with honey of course as main ingredient.

Aloe Vera- Aloe Vera is the ultimate treatment for insect bites, nicks, cuts, sunburn, sores, herpes and gingivitis. Even certain types of cancer are effectively treated with Aloe Vera sap or gel. The sap is wonderfully soothing. Pain, discomfort and inflammation is relieved in a wink of an eye. Cellulite areas can also be massaged with Aloe gel or creams.

Cucumber- Cucumbers boast with wonderful cooling, hydrating and nourishing features, this can be attributed to the fruit having the same pH balance as skin.

Avocado- Avocado pears produce the most vitamin rich and deeply penetrating oil in the world. Essential minerals and fatty acids are also contained in the fruit such as potassium, palmitic, oleic and linolenic to name but a few. Avo skin care benefits include reduction of age spots, moisturization, hydration and softening of dry or mature skin and recovery to sun damaged skin. Skin conditions such as Eczema and Psoriasis are easily treated with the fruits' oil.

Water- Water is essential for skin hydration and health. Not only hydrating but also flushing toxin build up from your body ensuring a health immune system and glowing skin. Drink a minimum of 8 glasses of water per day. However over-consumption should also be avoided as it can lead to water retention.

Ayurvedas approach- Ayurvedic skin care refers to the Indian, holistic approach to skin care combining mind, body and spirit in your beauty regime. Three basic principles known as Vata, Pitta and Kapha derive from five elements of nature. These principles are believed to work in harmony with your whole body. Recommendations are made according to a combo of the principles governing your skin and hair type. Changes are made to your diet, exercise and beauty products by including herbs such as cocoa, cucumber, ginseng and grape seeds in all three facets.

Consult your doctor- It is very important to consult with your doctor before any natural treatments are started as allergic reactions may occur or medical conditions aggravated.