Currently, we are all looking for organic hair care and skin care products. Increasingly, people are realizing that over-processing hair and skin with chemicals is of little benefit in the long run. As a result, we often spend heavily on products including essential oils, shea butter, argan oil and the list goes on. But did you know that sometimes the best source for great hair care and skin care products is closer than you think, say… your kitchen cupboard! In this series of articles we will review some of the most common foods that will work miracles for you, inside and out!
Avocado
The avocado is a product found in a tree native to Mexico and Central America. It is an excellent source of monounsaturated fats, potassium, folic acid, and many vitamins. It is also well endowed with fiber. In terms of health, avocado is powerful in lowering cholesterol and the risks of diabetes mellitus. Avocado is excellent for nourishing hair and restoring moisture; It also works miracles for the skin. It can be applied to dry skin blemishes to hydrate them; can be used for face and body to remove remaining dirt and oil, tone skin and clean pores; can be used in organic hand scrubs to soften your hands. Here are some easy avocado hair and skin recipes:
Avocado Deep Conditioner
Ingredients:
1 small jar of mayonnaise
1/2 avocado
Addresses:
1. Peel 1 avocado and remove the bone.
2. In a medium bowl, mix half the avocado with a small container of mayonnaise until smooth green.
3. Smooth the mixture into the hair, from roots to ends.
4. Wrap your hair in a shower cap or plastic wrap for 20 minutes to lock in the heat.
5. For deeper conditioning, wrap a hot, wet towel around your head over the plastic, or use a hair dryer on low to medium heat.
6. Wash and dry as usual.
Avocado Oily Skin Mask
Ingredients
1 avocado
2 egg whites
1 lemon, peeled and cut into small pieces
Addresses:
1. Combine avocado, egg whites and lemon in a blender
2. Combine into a smooth paste
3. Spread the paste on your skin and let it rest for 20 minutes
4. Wash with warm water
camomile tea
Chamomile is an herb that has been known for many centuries, and its tea is used to soothe upset stomachs and help with sleep. It is also made to treat irritation from chest colds, injuries, and all kinds of skin rashes. However, this not all! Chamomile tea can also be used as a color brightener, especially for blonde hair. It’s also great for the skin, diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and acting as an anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant.
Chamomile highlighter for blonde hair
Ingredients
6 organic chamomile tea bags
1/2 cup plain yogurt
lavender oil
Addresses
1. Boil a cup of water and steep the tea bags for 15 minutes.
2. Throw out the tea bags
3. Add plain yogurt and 7 drops of lavender oil to chamomile tea and mix well.
4. Spread the mixture on dry hair, from roots to ends.
5. Wrap your head in plastic wrap and let it sit for thirty minutes.
6. Shampoo as usual.
chamomile face wash
Ingredients
6 chamomile tea bags
Addresses
1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil
2. Add the chamomile bags as if you were preparing a tea
3. When the tea is ready, let it cool.
4. Rinse your face with cold tea