Foreue – Natural Skin Care (Handmade & Vegan)

Adapting to a healthy vegan diet is one of the best things we can do to help the animals, the environment, and humankind.  It’s been said that peace begins on our plates and it’s true.  Violence feeds violence and when we consume those things that are the result of violence, it seeps into our consciousness and touches every aspect of our daily life.  Love and peace are the two most important elements of life on Planet Earth. A healthy vegan diet that consists of natural organic vegan living foods is good for your heart, your soul, and the planet.  If you’re just starting to learn how to prepare delicious healthy vegan dishes, there are many websites that have wonderful information to help you.  Here are a few helpful websites:  http://www.earthsave.org  http://www.vegweb.com   http://www.vegsource.org  http://www.vegetariantimes.com  http://www.vegtv.com  http://www.vrg.org  http://www.suprememastertv.com.

According to Ayurveda or the “science of life,” we are to nourish and protect our skin differently from one season to the next for optimal health (and in my opinion, comfort!).

During the winter months, our skin is wrapped under many layers of clothing. We are indoors more often than not, thus exposed to dry heat from the furnace and very little sun, so we need dry skin care products and dry skin remedies. Ayurveda recommends that we use oils and creams to nourish the dry skin.

There are many facets to being a responsible Earth Steward. An Earth Steward is someone who demonstrates complete integrity and mutual respect; self-respect and respect for all beings and creatures of Mother Earth.

Ahimsa, which in ancient Hindu Sanskrit, means “reverence for life,” is an important integral facet of being an Earth Steward; in other words, ahimsa emphasizes compassion.  As a responsible Earth Steward, Ahimsa should be extended to include all beings; two-legged, four-legged, winged, and finned.

The day I was introduced to natural hair products helped me to become organic and aware.   A haircut became quite the educational eye opener.  As the aesthetician massaged my neck, she filled the room with healing soothing aromatherapy.  I relaxed and began to feel alive, energized, and at ease.

She and the salon owner talked to me while she cut my hair and educated me about the wonderful products.  I learned something upsetting, but it opened my eyes.  For years, I had followed my Mom’s strange ritual of applying baby oil to my face after washing it with a supposed skin-softening soap bar, and washing my hair with not natural hair care products.

An endless selection of personal care and cosmetics on the store shelf can be very confusing.  One common confusion is understanding the difference between organic and natural and vegan.

Organic is a wonderful way of living your life in the most natural manner possible, completely free of toxic chemicals and damaging irritants. Anything that is grown and processed organically is done so without the use of harmful environmentally polluting petro-chemicals.  Petro-chemicals are derived from petroleum.  Common soothing organic natural skin care ingredients are lemongrass, peppermint, lavender, coconut oil, sandalwood, patchouli, and aloe vera.  These natural botanicals are especially safe and healing; if they are grown free of synthetic petro-chemical pesticides.