Four Items That Cover ALL Your Skin Needs

Let’s be honest here. As women, we get sucked into buying skin care and make-up lines way too easily because of the fancy packaging and promising results. . . says the girl with a closet full of half used products that have been piling up over the years. Actually, the closet has recently dissapeared. I tossed it all. I am on a new path, one that is saving me big bucks and improving my skin more than I ever thought possible.

Transitioning from an Estheticain to a health coach has opened my eyes in more ways than one. The biggest being what actually creates clear, glowing skin- and what we need to maintain it. And it is not the lotions, potions. and creams we have been buying time and time again.

The number one key to healthy skin is diet, no secret there. The next is a skin care routine that does not strip the natural oils, maintains a proper pH level, does not not inflame or irritate the skin, moisturizes, and exfoliates for a clear completion.

Well, what if I told you everything you need to achieve this may already be in your kitchen? The products below are surprising, yet highly effective skin life savers. Best of all they are non toxic, and promote beauty from the inside and out, unlike the hormone disrupting mainstream products that have taken over the shelves.

If you like it simple, you can use only the products below and your skin, hair, body, and teeth would be set. Seriously.  Below we  focus on the benefits these products have for the skin.

1. Coconut Oil:

Benefits and How to Use

• Lotion: The medium chain fatty acids and lauric acid found in coconut oil are incredibly healing and nourishing to the skin. Use it as a lotion for your face and entire body.
• Wash: Coconut oil is antibacterial which makes it a great wash. Massage a dollop of coconut oil onto face and neck. Wash off with wet washcloth and pat dry. Your skin will fill smooth, clean, and moisturized.
• Makeup remover:  Swipe on with a moist cotton ball. Wipe off with clean cotton ball or wet washcloth.
• Eye cream: Apply a thin layer of coconut oil around your eyes to soften wrinkles and counteract thinning, sagging skin.

2. Baking Soda

Benefits and How to Use

• Exfoliate: The purpose of exfoliation is to slough off dead skin cells for a smooth, glowing complexion.
• Baking soda is a perfect exfoliant but must be used gently. Take a scoop of baking soda and mix with water to form a paste. LIGHTLY apply to face in little circular motions. Gently wash off with warm water.
• Mixing coconut oil or olive oil with baking soda and applying is also a very soothing and effective method of exfoliation.

3. Honey

Benefits and How to Use

• Face Wash: Honey is antibacterial and antimicrobial. It will get off any lingering bacteria that causes break outs.
• Honey imparts all kinds of beneficial enzymes that nourish and protect the skin.
• Honey is very healing and helps repair acneic sores and scars.
• Honey and avocado mixed together make an incredible facial mask.

4. Apple Cider Vinegar

Benefits and How to Use

• Toner: dilute one part unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar  with five parts purified water. Combine these ingredients in a small glass spray bottle and spritz onto skin. If you have sensitive skin, dilute with more water.
• This simple toner will sooth and re-balancing skin. Overtime, the beneficial acids and enzymes in Apple Cider Vinegar can help even skin tone and fade scars.