Natural vs. Commercial Methods: The Battle for Making People Beautiful Rages On

Beauty is what catches the attention first. A lot of people spend quite a big part of the day (and their earnings) to make up, most especially in the morning before the day starts. To look good means to feel good. Acne, dry skin and scalp, oily skin and scalp, dry hair, rough hands, callused feet, proper diet and weight loss are the frequently faced problems in beauty and fitness today.

People want fast results. So they choose beauty products that could give them the result they want in just weeks or less. People rely on the commercials that promise satisfactory results in no time. Most of these products are chemically based to act on the body, skin and hair fast. However, some people who have ultra sensitive skin and hair sometimes find it difficult to choose the right type of product to use because even hypoallergenic products are still irritating.

There are a lot of people who turn to more natural ways to enhance beauty. Most of these products are not seen on commercials. They are found right at home, mostly in the kitchen. They do not contain chemicals but they can guarantee fast and amazing results like those of commercialized beauty products.

Take for example a papaya. A lot of commercialized soaps, lotions and other beauty paraphernalia feature papaya as their secret ingredient. Papaya is one of those natural beauty enhancers that can easily be found in the kitchen or the nearest market. Papaya is a great whitening agent and just recently, experts found out that green papaya is even more effective.

Many famous people, although they endorse top-rated lines of beauty products are even quoted to use natural ingredients such as castor oil and cranberry juice for the hair, olive oil for the nails, and a potpourri of fruits and vegetables for slimming down. But the ultimate cleaning agent, for the majority is water. It cleanses not only the outside of the body but also the inside. Thorough cleaning of the body is very important especially at the end of the day. You would not want to go to bed with dust and grime clinging to your hair and skin, would you? Cleaning your body does not only mean ridding it of dirt, but it is also one way to relax tired muscles. There are secrets to experience spa-like treatments even when you are just at home. Taking care of your body means loving it and often pampering it.

A hot bath would be one of the best ways to soothe the knots from the shoulders to the feet. But, for a more calming and relaxing bath, you could add milk and lemon juice to achieve silky smooth skin. Or, you could give your skin the vitamins it needs without taking tablets orally. Instead of swallowing the vitamin E capsules, just poke them with a pin and squeeze out the oil into the tub along with regular sea salt and drops of your favorite essential oil for an invigorating soak. Complete the setting by lighting some candles with your favorite aromatherapy oils. Once inside the tub, you might forget that you are in an expensive spa instead of just in your own bathroom.

In the busy world of today, going to the beauty parlor for a makeover is a privilege. Most women do not have the time to indulge, having to juggle career, family, kids, studies and other extra-curricular activities. It would be quite advantageous for them to be familiar with natural beauty secrets that can be done alone at home even in the late hours at night, when they can be sure that nobody would bother them in the bathroom or in the kitchen.

It would be marvelous to wake up the next day already looking gorgeous without going to the beauty parlor. Starting from the crowning glory – the hair, give it a boost, a life! A homemade shampoo of egg, hot water and an ounce of fresh rosemary would do the first trick. Rinse. Then follow up with deep conditioner of mayonnaise and avocado. Rinse. Then, finally, give your hair the energy it needed with olive oil and vitamin E liquid combined in boiling water. Cover with a hot towel and leave on for 30 minutes. After having dealt with your hair, you need to pay attention to your body by giving it a good, relaxing soak in the tub for a peaceful rest. If not, experience a thorough exfoliation by giving your body a scrub in the shower. A combination of finely ground oatmeal and almond oil can leave your skin refreshed. If your skin hates summer, worry no more. Exfoliating with a combination of sea salt and olive oil would surely make your skin be friendly with summer.

When a trace of pimple is showing on your face, prevent it by placing an ice cube wrapped in plastic wrap over the threatening pimple. A mask made of mashed ripe banana and honey will give your face a new, vibrant feel. When going somewhere, you might want to highlight your eyes and cheeks for a more stunning effect without really going through extensive alterations. You can bring out the natural beauty of your eyes and cheeks by putting the perfect shade of foundation, eye shadow, blush and lipstick properly. The trick here is to know your skin type and skin color and to determine the colors that would compliment the shape and type of the face. And at the end of each day (or night) do not forget to remove make-up. One secret is to mix castor oil, light olive oil and canola oil. Then with a cotton ball, apply tenderly over the eyes to remove make up. To reduce unwanted shine, use lemon juice mixed with cold-water toner. Found some wrinkles? Combine vodka, fennel seeds and honey (let sit for 3 days) and apply as toner with a cotton ball. Retain the freshness in your face.

Don’t forget your feet! They have suffered so much the whole day having to carry you from one place to another. Give them a treat; a deodorizing bath with Epsom salts, white vinegar and warm water. Then exfoliate with a mixture of strawberries, olive oil, kosher salt and finely chopped almonds. For smooth and soft feet overnight, smear on a mixture of banana, honey, lemon juice and natural margarine. Wear thick socks to bed and rinse the next day. Follow with a foot deodorizing powder made from baking powder and drops of your favorite essential oil. Your feet will love you.

And after doing everything, your hands need the last attention. Make sure that you have done the last of your chores so that your hands can get the treat they deserve. A hot oil hand treatment could leave your hands feeling soft and gentle. Heat olive oil in a dish and soak fingers to soften cuticles and strengthen nails. Combine cold cream, honey and slivered almonds to make a scrub then leave on for 10 minutes. Wrap hands in hot hand towels tightly for 10 minutes. Remove the rinse and apply leftover olive oil. Wrap hand again in toweling or inexpensive cotton hand gloves. Then put plastic over gloves and seal with rubber bands and let stay for 10 minutes. You’ll feel the moisture as it creates a terrarium effect.

With these guidelines, you are ready to succumb to a peaceful sleep. You are going to face another bout with grim and dirt the next day.

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