A lot of us like to keep it simple when it comes to our skin care, which seems like it would automatically translate to a natural, organic routine. But the truth of the matter is, we tend to avoid natural skin care because, well, it seems complicated. So many foreign ingredients and crazy DIY treatments, so little time—right?
But we promise that incorporating Mother Nature into your skin care routine can be super simple, and the effects are amazing. But how best to go about it? Here are 15 amazing natural skin care tips that are going to get you that dewy, glowy skin of your dreams.
1. Jojoba oil is a brilliant, totally underrated natural beauty multitasker. Not only is it non-comedogenic (which means it won’t block your pores), jojoba oil is structurally very similar to your skin’s natural sebum which makes it perfect for moisturizing. It’s also brilliant at removing even the most stubborn makeup and has anti-inflammatory properties; say bye-bye to red summer skin!
2. When it comes to cleansing your skin, look no further than raw honey. Raw honey has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, and cleanses skin without stripping it. After removing your makeup, take a teaspoon of raw (or unpasteurized) honey and massage it onto your face. Let it sit for ten minutes like a mask, then rinse. Voila!
3. You don’t need to spend a million dollars on expensive face mists when there’s rose water in the world: it hydrates and rejuvenates your skin while also refreshing your makeup. Keep it in the fridge for an extra-cool skin care treat on a hot day.
4. Bacteria may also be more crucial to your complexion than you realized. Carla Oates, aka The Beauty Chef, believes that good bacteria which regulates your digestive system leads to gorgeous skin. “For good health, the gut requires a proliferation of good bacteria, which can be found in abundant supply in fermented foods,” she says. “The skin, hair and nails are the last places to get nutrients that go to more important organs first; therefore the skin is the first place where gut imbalances or signs of under nutrition will manifest. Beneficial bacteria in the gut is key to good health and skin.” She recommends eating fermented foods high in good bacteria: kimchi, sauerkraut and kefir are especially good.
5. Though we don’t advise putting coconut oil on your face (it’s pretty comedogenic, which means blocked pores galore), using it on your legs when you shave is basically brilliant. Not only will you have the smoothest, softest gams on the block, you’ll also save a few bucks; shaving cream is expensive, and a tub of coconut oil is cheap!
