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Organic skin care

If it can be done naturally, why go for artificial means – this is the simple premise on which organic skin care works. Organic skin care is by far the most natural way of skin care. In fact, organic skin care was probably the first one to be used by man when he first woke up to the needs of his skin. Organic skin care is not only friendlier to skin, but also inexpensive. If practised in the right way, organic skin care can help keep your skin clean, moisturised and healthy-looking.

Organic fruits and vegetables are the most popular ingredients in organic skin care routines, e.g. cucumber is very common in organic skin care routines. Turmeric, apple, papaya and ginger are others that find a wide use in organic skin care routines. These organic materials have a very refreshing and vitalizing effect on your skin. Almost every skin care book/guide has a section on organic skin care (including the actions of various fruits and vegetables on skin). So choose the ones that are more suitable for your skin type and start experimenting with them until you finally select the ones that are most suitable for inclusion in your organic skin care routine. It is important that you use fresh organic fruits/vegetables. Do not try to use rotten ones for your skin; their only place is the garbage bin.

Milk is known to have cleansing properties; in fact, the names of some skin care products contain the word milk. A combination of milk with ground oatmeal acts as a wonderful cleanser.

Ground almond is a popular ingredient for oily skin in an organic skin care regimen. It is used in various combinations, e.g. with egg, honey, milk and fruits, for preparation of organic facial packs.

Wheat germ is a common ingredient in organic skin care procedures. It is rich in vitamin E and is known for its exfoliating as well as moisturising properties. Wheat germ, in various combinations with other organic materials, is used to prepare facial masks for normal and dry skin types. Wheat germ oil is another way in which wheat germ is used for organic skin care.

Yogurt and sour cream are other natural materials that are known for their exfoliating and moisturising properties.

Use of pure honey is also common in organic skin care procedures. It helps in retention of moisture and helps impart a glowing look to skin.

Rose water takes its place as a toner in organic skin care routines. Lavender water is popular too.

Organic skin care uses combinations of different natural materials that complement each other and add to each other’s effectiveness. Keep in mind that natural ingredients can still cause allergies or irritation, so try any new mixture on a small patch of skin first.

Organic skin care is truly an art that, once perfected, can give tremendous results in a highly cost effective manner.