Foreue – Natural Skin Care (Handmade & Vegan)

Astringents or toners, also know as facial mists, floral waters, etc are an important part of the face cleaning process.  These natural beauty products are used for removing make up and any excess oils on the skin, or soap residue.

I always look for astringents that have flower and herbal essences that can deposit active ingredients to the skin while soothing, nourishing and cleaning and even lightly moisturizing the face.  Such natural skin care products should contain little to NO alcohol, dyes, synthetics, or fragrances (use essential oils instead).

Want to know just how natural and safe is your beauty routine? And want to do something about it? Get on to these websites and find your chic eco zen.

1. Skin Care Ingredients
The Environmental Working Group’s extensive database provides safety ratings on over 46,000 personal care and beauty products. I was mortified about some of the products that I have been using for years!
www.cosmeticsdatabase.com

Lavender is part of the mint flower family, which may explain why lavender is so incredibly soothing. A staple in herbal medicines and aromatherapy, lavender is just the thing to calm headaches, induce sleepiness, and sometimes even solve issues with acne! With so many benefits coming from this natural plant, it would be a wise idea to create your own lavender spa for an afternoon or evening. Whether you make your own lavender spa products or choose to buy vegan friendly products is up to you, as does your choice to mix it with other herbs or use lavender exclusively. Here are some fabulous ideas to help get your lavender spa created.

Funny how the name aloe vera actually is derived from the word  Alloeh, which means “bitter” in Arabic. Well, yep, it is bitter to the taste, but this member of the lily family has a wide range of skin care benefits, and that would explain why you see Aloe Vera skin care products included in those products which claim to be natural/organic/vegan products, as well as other not so natural products. This natural remedy is good for dry skin, eczema, minor cuts/burn, and more. However,  it’s important to keep in mind that most products add more than just Aloe Vera in their skin care lines, so sometimes it is best to go with pure Aloe Vera skin care. Lets find out how we can do that.

The number one secret to living well, naturally is to take care of yourself. It is not about just scheduling time for yourself, nor is it about pampering yourself. Taking care of yourself the proper “natural” way by using only natural beauty products is actually more of a lifestyle.

Its not something that happens overnight, it happens over time. It will probably start out as something small and occasional, but it should work up to a daily ritual in your lifestyle. And it is important to remember that one method may work for some, but not all methods work for everyone. Think of this as a starter guide to living well–the natural way.

Despite the fact that using more natural skin treatment products and cosmetics are in general, more safe to use, that doesn’t mean you won’t have an occasional allergy to the cosmetic. Every ingredient(natural and man-made chemicals) has the possibility of someone having an adverse reaction to it. Before you begin to use any new cosmetic or skin care product(whether homemade or not, you should do a test on a small portion of your skin and wait at least 24 hours to find out if there is a reaction or not.

A very integral important part of beauty and cleanliness is attracting that special someone into your life.  We all want to look and feel our best for our own peace of mind, our self-esteem, and to make a great impression on someone you care about.  Since first impressions make lasting impressions, it’s a smart good idea to do your best to make your first impression a good healthy one by using nice and subtle body care products, beauty hair products, fragrances, and so on.