The Ultimate Steps to Becoming a Natural Beauty and Save
the Planet
Like most women in Australia, my bathroom cupboard is overflowing with lotions,
potions, problem solvers and anti-agers promising to make me younger, vibrant
and more gorgeous. Sadly, many of these products contain ingredients with
dubious implications and toxins that are damaging our earth, and, potentially
our bodies.
Fortunately, there are safer and affordable natural skin care alternatives to
resolve the pandemonium in your bathroom cupboard and Australia, our earth. This
article will point you in the right direction to becoming a natural beauty and
inspire you to make a few small changes in your own beauty routine.
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Simplify Your Natural Skin Care Routine. Many
products are similar in formulation but marketed in different ways within
Australia and around the world. A leave in conditioner can make a great hand
cream or try massaging some moisturizer or facial oil into your hands and
skimming over your hair. It is also recommended that you stick to the
basics: cleanser, toner, moisturizer and SPF moisturizer.
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Read The Label. When buying organic skin care
products always read the label to ensure that the product is certified
organic.
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Choose Eco-friendly Packaging. Avoid fancy
packaging or at least ensure that it can be recycled. You can't go wrong
with glass, it's recyclable and has no danger of leaching toxins into the
product contained within.
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Healthy Diet and Exercise. Diet and exercise
play a vital role in any natural beauty regime. Drink the recommended 6-8
glasses of water a day, and exercise at least 30minutes a day. Inactivity
may affect skin and promote bloating and puffiness, acne, cellulite, and
loss of muscle tone. Make sure you eat five small portions a day and include
plenty of protein, healthy fats (such as fish oils or flaxseed oils),
complex carbohydrates, and fruit and vegetable.
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Make Your Own Natural Beauty Treatments. This is
the perfect way to control your natural skin care regime. You will save
money, packaging and customize your invention to suit your needs.
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Avoid Excess Sugar. Excess sugar in you
bloodstream will, overtime, result in premature ageing. The glucose molecule
will stick to a protein molecule and damage it, while forming a new molecule
that damages collagen in the skin, cartilage, and ligaments.
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Eat Good Fats for Natural Beauty from the Inside.
Essential fatty acids are needed to make cell membranes, hormones, and other
body chemicals. They are particularly important to people with inflammatory
conditions such as eczema and acne. Some good sources of these fats can be
found in: flaxseed and walnut oil; cold water fish (such as Sardines); and
supplements (such as fish oil).
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A Good Nights Sleep. You must be getting at
least 8 hours of sleep a night for any natural skin care regime to be
effective. Sleep deprivation can lead to mood swings, depression, dull skin
and stress. Check your mattress at lest twice a year for signs of wear and
tear and ensure that your pillows are the right size for you. Avoid heavy,
fatty or sugary foods and excess alcohol after 6pm. Try taking 500mg of
magnesium or Valerian to help you relax.
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