How I Fixed My Skin by Making My Own Beauty Products
My 14-year-old niece looks out from behind the pantry door in our kitchen to ask me where the honey is. I tell her that I left it in the shower, and she gives me that teenager-perfected look of pity and revulsion. But she’ll just have to get used to it because, for the foreseeable future, what she uses to sweeten her tea and what I use to clean my face are coming out of the same jar.
Since I was younger than she is now, I’ve had what my mother calls “problem skin.” It is an excessively sensitive, acne-prone mess of keratosis and razor burn whose hobbies include scarring, peeling in direct sunlight, blotching red when I watch GOP debates, and bursting into itchy pustules if I use the wrong laundry detergent. As a teenager, I took comfort in the assumption that adulthood would mean post-pubescent cutaneous bliss, but my skin just got worse.
Recently, I started to wonder if the problem wasn’t my skin, but the harsh chemicals I used on it. So after 15 years and thousands of dollars in creams and gels and dermatologists and medications and microdermabrasion and infomercial impulse buys, I decided to go the full hippie and renounce all commercial skincare products. Now, I’d dabbled in homemade scrubs and bath soaks here and there because I espouse a doctrine of DIY frugality and have been desperate enough to try anything. But this time, I got serious.
I gathered every bottle, tube, and pot of store-bought product (and there are a lot of them after all that trial-and-error) and put them in a drawer, then decided on a couple of ground rules.
1. Nothing goes on my face that I wouldn’t eat (with the exception of makeup and sunblock). Sometimes I even put things on my face and eat them simultaneously, but we’ll get to that later.
2. The materials are cheap. With a project like this, it’s very easy to spend a small fortune on natural ingredients making claims as inflated as their commercial counterparts. I, however, am budgeted within an inch of my life. I’ve heard wonderful things about the benefits of tamanu oil, but at $13 an ounce, it doesn’t interest me. Luckily, I already had a small cache of essential oils collected over the years. They make a great addition to natural skin care concoctions, but aren’t necessary. The only carrier oils I use are olive, grapeseed, and coconut, because I also cook with them.
With these basic rules established, the objective is the same as any other facial care regimen: cleanse, tone, moisturize.
Cleansers
Every day I wash my face with honey. In its raw form, honey has serious antiseptic and antibacterial properties that are perfect for getting gunk off your face. Just make sure the label explicitly says it’s raw, because pasteurization wipes out all the benefits.
Treat it like you would any other cleanser: Rub about a teaspoon onto damp skin and rinse clean. If you can leave it on for a few minutes while you brush your teeth, even better. With wet hands and face, it’s not sticky at all and comes off easily. If I need a little more oomph, like for removing makeup, I’ll mix it with a little baking soda in my palm before applying for extra scrubbing power.
There is a method of facial cleansing that uses oil exclusively, which seems counterintuitive to those of us who spent the late ‘90s as shining beacons of sebum. (The internet is full of raves, but science says I should stay away.) A little olive oil on a cotton swab makes a phenomenal eye makeup remover.
Toners
I keep two toners on hand. The first is a recipe I developed after sneaking a cellphone picture of an ingredients label in a pricy handmade cosmetics shop. Boutique espionage is the greatest starting point in at-home product development. Toner No. 1:
1 oz vodka
2 oz water
5 drops tea tree oil
5 drops grapefruit essential oil
The vodka is serving two purposes here. The oils and water need an emulsifier in order to mix—think of it as a vinaigrette for your face—and alcohol does that. Any time you want to dilute essential oils in water, you’ll need one. It’s also a powerful astringent that will tighten your pores. Tea tree oil is an anti-inflammatory that helps tame redness, and grapefruit smells nice. This one’s refreshing as hell, but very drying. Oily skin and humid climates can stand up to daily use, but listen to your face and scale back if it’s feeling too aggressive. I keep it in a spray bottle for quick application in especially clammy situations, like after a workout or during that long stretch of Texas summer when the air is made up of crotch sweat and tequila vapor.
Toner No. 2 is just equal parts water and apple cider vinegar. I use it on a cotton swab when I’m feeling dry. It’s gentler than the vodka toner and balances your skin’s pH.
Moisturizers
This one’s easy. Grapeseed oil. On my face. Just remember a little goes a very long way. The challenge in this is getting it on as lightly as possible. Using your fingers to slide on a thin layer gets easier with practice, and a cotton swab can be a huge help, but I use a Misto. Seriously. It gives me moisture light enough to wear under makeup.
On days I’m not wearing makeup but don’t want to look like a greasy teenager, I rub the cut side of a potato all over my face. It feels wet going on but dries in a few seconds and the starches control shine longer than any powder makeup claiming the same.
Scrubs
For a fantastic exfoliating scrub, combine used coffee grounds and enough olive oil to form a paste. It’s aggressive (especially if you French press), so I wouldn’t try it while broken out.
Masks
I love masks, but I rarely make one unless I’m using ingredients that would otherwise be thrown out. I’ve read that avocados are wonderful for repairing sun damage and fighting wrinkles, but I will never experience that because eating guacamole is a core tenant of my personal beliefs. What I’m saying is that we’re going to use every part of the buffalo.
I mask once a week at most, and have three go-to recipes.
Mask No. 1: The pulp from my juicer that I normally trash can be mixed with just enough coconut oil to form a paste, spread onto my face for 10-15 minutes, and rinsed clean for deep moisture. The works great with carrots, cucumbers, spinach, tomato—really anything worth juicing is worth putting on your face. Just be wary of acidic fruits (which should be fine in moderation) and beets, lest you risk losing Homecoming Queen to Muffin Sangria.
Mask No. 2: Yogurt’s lactic acid is as good for your skin as it is your digestive tract. Any morning I don’t finish a breakfast of yogurt, honey, and flax seeds, leftovers are going on my face. Lay this on thick until it dries. Pieces of it should come of easily in your hands, making rinsing a bit easier. Oatmeal is another great dual-purpose breakfast and mask.
Mask No. 3: Anytime I make mayonnaise or pasta carbonara, that abandoned egg white is going on my face for my favorite and simplest mask. Whip the egg white with a whisk or food processor until it’s frothy, spread it on your face, and let it dry completely. The white will tighten like crazy—you can crack it if you smile—but it will melt away easily with warm water.
Granted, my BA in English doesn’t qualify me to make these recommendations with any scientific or medical authority, but I’m confident that I can know a lot more about what going on my face when I browse for skincare products in my pantry than I ever did when I was shopping in a drugstore. And I think it’s safe to assume that honey won’t be taken off the market for its link to inflammatory bowel diseases, like our old friend Accutane. What I can say with certainty is that I haven’t put a cleaning agent of unknown origins to my skin in over a month, and my face has never been happier.
Point: hippies.
Photo via (cc) Flickr user sunshinecity.
How I Fixed My Skin by Making My Own Beauty Products
My 14-year-old niece looks out from behind the pantry door in our kitchen to ask me where the honey is. I tell her that I left it in the shower, and she gives me that teenager-perfected look of pity and revulsion. But she’ll just have to get used to it because, for the foreseeable future, what she uses to sweeten her tea and what I use to clean my face are coming out of the same jar.
Since I was younger than she is now, I’ve had what my mother calls “problem skin.” It is an excessively sensitive, acne-prone mess of keratosis and razor burn whose hobbies include scarring, peeling in direct sunlight, blotching red when I watch GOP debates, and bursting into itchy pustules if I use the wrong laundry detergent. As a teenager, I took comfort in the assumption that adulthood would mean post-pubescent cutaneous bliss, but my skin just got worse.
Recently, I started to wonder if the problem wasn’t my skin, but the harsh chemicals I used on it. So after 15 years and thousands of dollars in creams and gels and dermatologists and medications and microdermabrasion and infomercial impulse buys, I decided to go the full hippie and renounce all commercial skincare products. Now, I’d dabbled in homemade scrubs and bath soaks here and there because I espouse a doctrine of DIY frugality and have been desperate enough to try anything. But this time, I got serious.
I gathered every bottle, tube, and pot of store-bought product (and there are a lot of them after all that trial-and-error) and put them in a drawer, then decided on a couple of ground rules.
1. Nothing goes on my face that I wouldn’t eat (with the exception of makeup and sunblock). Sometimes I even put things on my face and eat them simultaneously, but we’ll get to that later.
2. The materials are cheap. With a project like this, it’s very easy to spend a small fortune on natural ingredients making claims as inflated as their commercial counterparts. I, however, am budgeted within an inch of my life. I’ve heard wonderful things about the benefits of tamanu oil, but at $13 an ounce, it doesn’t interest me. Luckily, I already had a small cache of essential oils collected over the years. They make a great addition to natural skin care concoctions, but aren’t necessary. The only carrier oils I use are olive, grapeseed, and coconut, because I also cook with them.
With these basic rules established, the objective is the same as any other facial care regimen: cleanse, tone, moisturize.
Cleansers
Every day I wash my face with honey. In its raw form, honey has serious antiseptic and antibacterial properties that are perfect for getting gunk off your face. Just make sure the label explicitly says it’s raw, because pasteurization wipes out all the benefits.
Treat it like you would any other cleanser: Rub about a teaspoon onto damp skin and rinse clean. If you can leave it on for a few minutes while you brush your teeth, even better. With wet hands and face, it’s not sticky at all and comes off easily. If I need a little more oomph, like for removing makeup, I’ll mix it with a little baking soda in my palm before applying for extra scrubbing power.
There is a method of facial cleansing that uses oil exclusively, which seems counterintuitive to those of us who spent the late ‘90s as shining beacons of sebum. (The internet is full of raves, but science says I should stay away.) A little olive oil on a cotton swab makes a phenomenal eye makeup remover.
Toners
I keep two toners on hand. The first is a recipe I developed after sneaking a cellphone picture of an ingredients label in a pricy handmade cosmetics shop. Boutique espionage is the greatest starting point in at-home product development. Toner No. 1:
1 oz vodka
2 oz water
5 drops tea tree oil
5 drops grapefruit essential oil
The vodka is serving two purposes here. The oils and water need an emulsifier in order to mix—think of it as a vinaigrette for your face—and alcohol does that. Any time you want to dilute essential oils in water, you’ll need one. It’s also a powerful astringent that will tighten your pores. Tea tree oil is an anti-inflammatory that helps tame redness, and grapefruit smells nice. This one’s refreshing as hell, but very drying. Oily skin and humid climates can stand up to daily use, but listen to your face and scale back if it’s feeling too aggressive. I keep it in a spray bottle for quick application in especially clammy situations, like after a workout or during that long stretch of Texas summer when the air is made up of crotch sweat and tequila vapor.
Toner No. 2 is just equal parts water and apple cider vinegar. I use it on a cotton swab when I’m feeling dry. It’s gentler than the vodka toner and balances your skin’s pH.
Moisturizers
This one’s easy. Grapeseed oil. On my face. Just remember a little goes a very long way. The challenge in this is getting it on as lightly as possible. Using your fingers to slide on a thin layer gets easier with practice, and a cotton swab can be a huge help, but I use a Misto. Seriously. It gives me moisture light enough to wear under makeup.
On days I’m not wearing makeup but don’t want to look like a greasy teenager, I rub the cut side of a potato all over my face. It feels wet going on but dries in a few seconds and the starches control shine longer than any powder makeup claiming the same.
Scrubs
For a fantastic exfoliating scrub, combine used coffee grounds and enough olive oil to form a paste. It’s aggressive (especially if you French press), so I wouldn’t try it while broken out.
Masks
I love masks, but I rarely make one unless I’m using ingredients that would otherwise be thrown out. I’ve read that avocados are wonderful for repairing sun damage and fighting wrinkles, but I will never experience that because eating guacamole is a core tenant of my personal beliefs. What I’m saying is that we’re going to use every part of the buffalo.
I mask once a week at most, and have three go-to recipes.
Mask No. 1: The pulp from my juicer that I normally trash can be mixed with just enough coconut oil to form a paste, spread onto my face for 10-15 minutes, and rinsed clean for deep moisture. The works great with carrots, cucumbers, spinach, tomato—really anything worth juicing is worth putting on your face. Just be wary of acidic fruits (which should be fine in moderation) and beets, lest you risk losing Homecoming Queen to Muffin Sangria.
Mask No. 2: Yogurt’s lactic acid is as good for your skin as it is your digestive tract. Any morning I don’t finish a breakfast of yogurt, honey, and flax seeds, leftovers are going on my face. Lay this on thick until it dries. Pieces of it should come of easily in your hands, making rinsing a bit easier. Oatmeal is another great dual-purpose breakfast and mask.
Mask No. 3: Anytime I make mayonnaise or pasta carbonara, that abandoned egg white is going on my face for my favorite and simplest mask. Whip the egg white with a whisk or food processor until it’s frothy, spread it on your face, and let it dry completely. The white will tighten like crazy—you can crack it if you smile—but it will melt away easily with warm water.
Granted, my BA in English doesn’t qualify me to make these recommendations with any scientific or medical authority, but I’m confident that I can know a lot more about what going on my face when I browse for skincare products in my pantry than I ever did when I was shopping in a drugstore. And I think it’s safe to assume that honey won’t be taken off the market for its link to inflammatory bowel diseases, like our old friend Accutane. What I can say with certainty is that I haven’t put a cleaning agent of unknown origins to my skin in over a month, and my face has never been happier.
Point: hippies.
Photo via (cc) Flickr user sunshinecity.
85 Reasons and Ways To Use pH Miracle Young pHorever pHour Salts
http://www.phmiracleliving.com/p-221-phour-salts-tm-454-grams.aspx A combination of four powerful bicarbonate These four antioxidant, anti-acid, anti-aging mineral salts http://www.phmiracleliving.com/p-221-phour-salts-tm-454-grams.aspx Dr. Tullio Simmoncini, an oncologist with a cancer According to Dr. Young, “the use of the Young “All enervation, under-performance, sensitivity, A = acidic food and drink, attitudes and activities, “During the Olympics in Athens, Greece and in A recent London Times article and scientific “Athletes for years have sworn that taking a spoonful At Loughborough University, for instance, Another small study by Dr Ronald Deitrick,of the Prior to the Beifing Olympics, an Australian sports scientist said And Dr Deitrick believes that bicarbonate of soda But how does something so seemingly innocuous have Current research suggests that it is particularly In Dr Folland’s study, swimmers who took the sodium “At the last Olympics, the top four swimmers in the Anyone can try it, he says, but only those who are The following list is 83 ways of using Dr. Youngs’, 1. Protection against ALL cancerous conditions! 2. The alkalizing of acidic cancerous tissues 3. The alkalizing of the blood and tissues to 4. Protection against acids that may cause 5. In the prevention and/or reversal of autism. 6. To prevent dis-ease and disease of the kidneys. 7. The removal of heavy metals, dioxins and furans. 8. To eliminate or reduce titers of bacteria or 9. To help reverse pulmonary neoplasm of the lung use 10. To help reverse the acidic condition 11. To help reverse the acidic condition of 12. To help reverse the acidic condition of 13. According to Dr. Tullio Simoncini, “the most 14. “For uncontrolled diabetes and circulatory 15. Keep a jar of pHour Salts in your fridge for 16. A pinch of pHour Salts in a gallon of freshly 17. When soaking dried beans or cooking cabbage, 18. The pHour Salts will reduce or eliminate the 19. To keep tomato soup from curdling, sprinkle some 20. Two tbs. of pHour Salts added to hot water 21. Pet care: Sprinkle pHour Salts onto his/her coat 22. Give plastic and rubber toys a bath in a solution 23. Brush teeth with a teaspoon of pHour Salts on a damp 24. Soak retainers, mouth guards, and dentures in 25. Rinse mouth with a teaspoon of pHour Salts and 26. Make a paste of 3 parts pHour Salts to one part 27. Mix a little pHour Salts into your shampoo to 28. Apply a paste of pHour Salts and water to take 29. Drink 1 to 3 teaspoon of pHour Salts in ½ glass 30. Use pHour Salts as a mouthwash for bad breath or to 31. Run pHour Salts and water solution through your 32. Add a pinch of pHour Salts to your cup of java 33. Zap nasty cutting board tastes and smells by 34. pHour salts will cut grease, wont’ dry out the 35. Use a damp paper towel and a sprinkling of 36. Neutralize spilled battery acid in a flash with 37. pHour Salts and a wet wash cloth makes an excellent 38. pHour Salts is a natural fire-stopper. Keep a jar 39. Sprinkle pHour Salts on an outdoor grill or make 40. 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For acid reflux, nausea, or indigestion drink 61. For constipation drink 1 liter of pHour salts with 62. For muscle or bone soreness drink 1 liter of 63. After any physical or emotional activity or 64. For sore hands or feet soak in alkaline 65. For detoxing the skin when there is irritation 66. For high blood sugar take 1 tbs. of pHour 67. For high blood cholesterol take 1 tbs. of 68. For emotional stress or anxiety take 69. To raise the pH and total alkalinity of the 70. Add a tub of pHour salts to your septic 71. Long term acidity causes acid blood, which 72. Dr. Simoncini states, “earlier and more 73. “Sodium bicarbonate is useful in prevention 74. Make a paste of pHour salts and place it 75. To maintain health, energy, vitality and 76. To hyper-alkalinize the tissues in the 77. To increase energy take 1 tsp of pHour 78. To reduce fatigue take 1 tsp of pHour 79. To increase stamina take 3 tsp of pHour 80. To increase endurance and speed take 3 tsp 81. For running or swimming sprints take 3 tsp 82. During marathons, or athletic events that 83. To reduce pain and swelling due to injury http://www.phmiracleliving.com/p-221-phour-salts-tm-454-grams.aspx According to Dr. Robert O. Young, “if the body’s
O. Young is the “ultimate” antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-intoxicant, anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic, anti-acid, anti-aging, energy and athletic enhancer formulation of bicarbonate mineral salts:
mineral salts (sodium bicarbonate, magnesium
chloride, potassium bicarbonate, and calcium
chloride) for the purpose of anti-oxidant, anti-
aging, anti-acid and maintaining the alkaline design of the
body from the inside out and the outside in.
are naturally occurring in all fluids of the body.
Specifically, they may aid in the reduction of dietary
and metabolic acidity helping to maintain the alkaline
design of the human, animal or plant body and slow
down or reverse the aging or decay process.
clinic in Rome, Italy has been treating and destroying
cancerous tumors with mineral salts of bicarbonate
for years. Dr. Simmoncini states, “sodium bicarbonate
is safe, extremely inexpensive and unstoppably
effective when it comes to cancerous tissues.
It’s an irresistible chemical, cyanide to cancerous
cells for it hits the cancerous cells with a
shock wave of alkalinity, which allows much more
oxygen into the acidic cells than they can tolerate.
Cancerous cells cannot survive in the presence of
high levels of oxygen. Sodium bicarbonate is,
for all intent and purposes, an instant killer
of tumors.”
pHorever pHour mineral salts is the ultimate
protection against all illness, sickness and
dis-ease, including any aging or cancerous
condition. The pH Miracle Young pHorever pHour salts can not only
improve health and energy but atheletic
performance!”
irritation, inflammation, catarrh, induration,
ulcerations, degeneration, aging and cancerous
conditions are caused by a four letter word – ACID,
which is an acronym which stands for:
C = compromised internal acidic environment,
I = illness and dis-ease, and,
D = desire for more acidic foods, drinks, attitudes
and activities, and the cycle repeats itself.
illness. We stimulate the body with unhealthy forms
of energy providing quick, often temporary relief from
our symptoms which begins the cycle all over again
creating a very powerful pattern of poor health and
dis-ease,” states Dr. Robrt O. Young.
Beijing, China several top athletes have improved
their athletic performance and even broke world
records using sodium bicarbonate,” states Dr. Young.
research substantiates Dr. Young’s claims,
“some athletes relied on more rudimentary -
and legal – means to boost their race times,
including using a substance tucked away in a
kitchen cupboard or in the back of a refrigerator.”
This substance is, sodium bicarbonate or baking soda.
of bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) helps them to
keep going for longer. For years, experts doubted
that there was anything other than a placebo effect
to these claims until they subjected the substance
to rigorous examination. Most exercise scientists
investigating the trend for “soda-doping” among
athletes and gym-goers have shown that it offers
significant benefits for endurance and speed.”
physiologists reporting in the June issue of
the International Journal of Sports Medicine
showed that swimmers who took baking soda about
one hour before a 200m event were able to shave
a significant time off their usual performances.
Dr Jonathan Folland, who led the study, says that
it is not uncommon for top swimmers to take
sodium bicarbonate (another name for the substance)
before a competition to give them an edge. Indeed,
he showed that of nine swimmers tested, eight
recorded their fastest times after ingesting a
supplement of the common baking ingredient – sodium
bicarbonate.
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), showed
that competitive runners also benefited. Dr Deitrick,
who presented his findings at the ACSM annual
conference, gave 800m runners either a placebo or
a sodium bicarbonate capsule, which they took with
water. Although a few of the runners had minor
gastrointestinal problems after swallowing the
capsules, a greater number benefited significantly.
that the use of legal performance-enhancing substances
could become a major issue of the Beijing Olympics.
“Beijing will probably be remembered for the abuse
of legal aids,” said Robin Parisotto on Australian
radio.
can significantly improve performance. “If you took
out the participants who experienced negative side-
effects… you’d see an average improvement in running
times of about 2.2 seconds,” Dr Deitrick says. “For a
relatively short running distance, that’s very
significant.”
such a dramatic effect? During prolonged or intense
exercise muscles produce large amounts of acidic
waste products, such as lactic acid, that lead to
soreness, stiffness and fatigue. Because sodium
bicarbonate naturally reduces acids, it acts as a
buffer against these performance-limiting by-products.
helpful in speed-based events, including sprints,
football and other fast-moving games, and middle-
distance (up to 10km) running, swimming and cycling.
“Essentially, sodium bicarbonate is an alkaline
substance that increases the pH of the blood,”
Dr Folland says. “This seems to reduce and offset
the acidity produced in the muscles during intense,
anaerobic exercise that produces lactic acid most
quickly, such as fast running or swimming.”
bicarbonate knocked 1.5 seconds off their time for
200m, a difference that may seem insignificant to
recreational swimmers but which is substantial at
elite level.
men’s 200m freestyle were separated by just 1.4
seconds,” Dr Folland says. “So, in theory, it could
be the difference between winning a medal and not.”
serious enough to monitor their times and progress
in sports such as running, swimming or cycling may
notice the few seconds advantage it might provide.
“The increments of improvement are relatively small
to the average person, although significant to
someone who competes,” Dr Folland says.
pH Miracle Young pHorever pHour Salts, antioxidant, anti-acid and anti-aging
athletic enhancing formula in the prevention and/or
reversal of all sensitivity, irritation, catarrh,
induration, ulceration, degeneration, pain, fatigue,
enervation, illness, sickness, and dis-ease:
Take 1 scoop. of pHour salts in 1 glass of alkaline
water and drink 3 to 4 times a day.
and tumors. Take 1 tbs. of pHour salts in 1
liter of alkaline water and drink 1 to 2 times
a day.
maintain the alkaline design of the body and
to prevent ALL sickness and dis-ease! Take
1 scoop of pHour salts in 1 glass of alkaline
water and drink 3 to 4 times a day.
nephropathy. According to Dr. Michael Metro,
“patients receiving sodium bicarbonate achieved
urine pH’s of 6.5 as opposed to 5.6 with those
receiving sodium chloride. The alkalization
is theorized to have a protective effect
against the formation of acids that may cause
nephropathy.” Take 1 tbs. of pHour salts in
1 liter of alkaline water and drink 1 to 2 times
a day.
According to Dr. William Shaw, “an extremely
simple therapy used by physicians to treat autism
is to supply a mild antidote that neutralizes the
excess acids.” Take 1 tbs. of pHour salts in
1 liter of water and drink 1 to 2 times a day.
The kidneys are usually the first organs to show
acidic damage where the mineral salts of bicarbonate
help to promote excretion of acidic toxins from
the tissues. According to Dr. Thomas P. Kennedy,
of the American Medical Association, “substituting
a sodium bicarbonate solution for saline infusion
prior to administration of radio-contrast material
seems to reduce the incidence of nephropathy.”
Take 1 tbs. of pHour salts in 1 liter of alkaline
water and drink 1 to 2 times a day.
Comparison of cancerous tissue with healthy tissues
from the same person shows that the cancerous
tissue has a much higher concentration of toxic
chemicals, acidic hormones and pesticides.
Take 1 ebs. of pHour salts in 1 liter of alkaline
water and drink 1 to 2 times a day.
fungi from the biological transformation of
body cells. The mineral salts of bicarbonate
are an excellent anti-bacterial and anti-fungal
that is very diffusible and thus very effective
with no negative side-effects. Take 1 tbs.
of pHour salts in 1 liter of alkaline water
and drink 1 to 2 times a day.
1 tbs. of pHour salts in l liter of alkaline water
and drink 1 to 2 times a day.
pneumonia of the lungs mist or nebulize 10 ml
of alkaline water with 2 drops of liquid
sodium and/or potassium bicarbonate 2 to 3 times
a day.
asthma mist or nebulize 10 ml of alkaline
water with 2 drops of liquid sodium and/or
potassium bicarbonate 2 to 3 times a day.
sinusitis mist or nebulize 10 ml of alkaline
water with 2 drops of liquid sodium and/or
potassium bicarbonate 2 to 3 times a day.
effective measure to treat RT-induced mucosititis
in patients with head and neck cancer is frequent
oral rinsing with pHour salts to reduce the amount
of oral microbial flora.” Take 1 tbs. of pHours
salts in 1 liter of alkaline water and drink
1 to 2 times a day.
insufficiency due to shock or severe dehydration,
extracorporeal circulation of blood, cardiac arrest,
and severe primary lactic acidosis, take sodium
bicarbonate,” states Dr. Tullio Simoncini. Take
1 tbs. of pHour salts in 1 liter of alkaline water
and drink 1 to 2 times a day.
smelling fresh and reducing acidic gaseous residues
from spoiling foods.
brewed iced tea takes out the bad tasting acidic
tannins and prevents cloudiness and acidic effect.
add a dash to the water to make them less gaseous.
flatulence caused by the beans.
pHour Salts on the simmering tomatoes and skim off
the white foam before adding soy, almond or hazel
nut milk.
to broccoli and cauliflower keeps the veggies crisp and
preserves the electrical potential of the cooked
veggies.
and brush or comb through for dry acidic odor
protection between baths.
of 4 Tb. of pHour Salts dissolved in 1 quart warm
water. Sprinkle fabric toys with pHour Salts brushed
off after 15 minutes.
toothbrush to avoid acidic plaque and keep breath fresh.
pHour Salts and warm water solution (2 tsp to a
drinking glass full).
1 drop of essential peppermint oil for an incredible
mouth wash and freshener.
water for an effective and inexpensive skin exfoliant.
Just apply it to your skin with fingertips or a
washcloth in a gentle, circular motion and rinse.
strip out product buildup, or add it into your
conditioner for extra-healthy, non-split ends.
the ouch out of bug bites, bee stings, sunburns,
rashes, poison ivy, or pour in bathwater for relief
from the itch of chicken pox and measles.
of water to relieve acid indigestion and heartburn.
soothe canker sore pain. Add a 1/2 tsp to water
a swish your mouth and then discard or drink.
coffee maker, followed by two fresh water brew
cycles to keep your java tasting tip top. Of course,
the best solution is not to drink acidic java.
to reduce the acidic effects of the caffeine. The
best recommendation is not drink beverages that
are acidic.
scrubbing them with a mixture of pHour Salts and water.
wood, and will also take garlic and onion smells
off your skin.
pHour Salts to remove tea and punch stains from
china and plastic. Especially chlorophyll stains
in your water drinking bottle.
a handful of pHour Salts.
bumper buffer when little scuffs appear. It also shines
up bike chrome.
close at hand when you are working with live fire of
any kind. A handful can put out grease, electrical,
wood, and fuel fires.
a paste with water, and scrub grit off the grill
without the danger of adding nasty cleaning chemicals
to your food.
the smell quickly.
smoky clothes in a pHour Salts solution before they hit
the washing machine. Or if you’re pressed for time,
sprinkle it on clothing for a quick odor mask.
powdery mildew off your precious plants by mixing
pHour Salts, horticultural oil and soap and applying
it to affected leaves. Just add 1 tsp of pHour Salts
and a few drops of dish washing soap to a gallon of
water, and spray once a week, and after it rains.
pHour Salts in some alkaline water and apply to the
armpits for eliminating acidic body dietary and/or
metabolic odors.
before an acidic meal to buffer or chelate
food acids. Use 1 tbs. of pHour Salts per
8 ounces of alkaline water.
1 to 2 tbs. of pHour Salts upon rising to flush
and clean the alimentary canal.
bag to pull acids and bile from the liver.
alkaline water with 2 tbs. of pHour salts to
help eliminate the acidic alcohol residues. This
mixture will also reduce blood alcohol when one
has had too much to drink. Of course, I strongly
recommend you eliminate all alcohol consumption
to maintain health and energy.
a 8 to 12 ounce glass of alkaline water with 1
tbs. of pHour Salts.
an 8 ounce glass of alkaline water with 1 tbs.
of pHour Salts.
quart of alkaline water with 2 tbs. of pHour Salts.
liter or quart of alkaline water with 2 tbs.
of pHour Salts.
alkaline water and cover the face. Leave on
the face for at least 30 minutes.
feet in warm alkaline water with 2 to 3 tbs of
pHour Salts.
such as in a plane, drink an 8 ounce glass of alkaline
water with 1 tbs. of pHour Salts before and after
your flight.
alkaline water and 1 to 2 tsp. of pHour salts.
congestion insert 6 to 8 ounces of warm alkaline
water with 1 tbs. of pHour Salts.
an alkalizing warm bath with 5 to 6 tbs. of
pHour Salts.
7.2 or above drink 1 liter/quart of alkaline
water with 1 tbs of pHour Salts 3 times a day.
or if you have a sore throat gargle with a mixture of
1 tbs of pHour salts in 4 to 6 ounces of water.
4 to 6 ounces of alkaline water with 1 tbs of pHour
salts to buffer excess hydrochloric acid and dietary
acid.
1 to 2 tbs of pHour salts on an empty stomach an first
thing in the morning.
pHour salts with 1 to 2 tbs at least once a day.
event drink 1 liter of pHour salts with 1 tbs.
to reduce irritation or inflammation.
war, water with 3 to 4 tbs. of pHour salts.
or inflammation use one tub of pHour salts in
a warm to hot bath to pull acids from the skin.
salts in 1 liter of alkaline water to lower the
acidic levels of sugar in the blood.
pHour salts in 1 liter of alkaline water to
buffer metabolic or dietary acids that is
causing the high bleed cholesterol.
1 tbs. in 1 liter of alkaline water and drink
2 to 3 times a day.
water for pools and spas add several tbs. of
pHour salts to restore the pH balance of the
water that has a high level of chlorine.
tank to control the pH, bacteria and yeast.
is like acid rain, causes the calcium from the
bones to be leached out as a result. Take 1
tsp. of pHour salts in 3 to 4 ounces of alkaline
water and drink 3 to 4 times a day to prevent
the symptoms of bone wasting and acidic blood.
frequent use of sodium bicarbonate was
associated with higher early resuscitability
rates and with better long-term neurological
outcome. Sodium bicarbonate is beneficial
for CPR.”
and reversal of neurological disorders,” states
Dr. Simoncini.
any where on the body to relieve irritation,
and/or inflammation of the skin.
the alkaline design of the body take 1 tsp of
pHour salts in 3 to 4 ounces of water and drink
3 to 4 times a day.
prevention and reversal of an ulceration or
degeneration take 1 tsp of pHour salts in
3 to 4 ounces of alkaline water and
drink 3 to 4 times a day. To determine if
the body tissues are in a state of hyper-
alkalinization the urine pH will be over
an 8.0 pH.
salts in 3 to 4 ounces of water and drink.
salts in 3 to 4 ounces of water and drink.
salts in 1 liter of water and drink 1 hour
before exercise or athletic event.
of pHour salts in 1 liter of water and drink
1 hour before exercise or athletic event.
of pHour salts in 6 to 8 ounces of water 1 hour
before the event to increase speed.
last longer then a few minutes take 1 to 3 tsp
of pHour salts in 6 to 8 ounces of water every
hour.
or lactic acid build-up take 3 tsp of pHour
salts in 1 liter of water and drink.
is alkaline by design and acidic by function.
To maintain that healthy ageless, athletic
alkaline design of your body may I suggest using
Young pHorever pHour Salts everyday.
blood and tissues remain alkaline at 7.365 to
7.4 it is susceptible to NO illness, sickness or
dis-ease. This is what I refer to as true immunity
and true prevention!”
www.phmiracleliving.com
Home Remedies and Treatment for Acne
Acne is one of the most common skin disorders in the world. It is predominantly experienced by teenagers entering puberty however it can be experienced by both men and women at any age. It is caused by the oil glands on the face and body becoming inflamed which leads to spots developing. The symptoms range in severity although the outlook is positive when treated correctly.
Acne Causes
Acne causes in youth are said to be due to hormonal changes, most notably the increase in testosterone during puberty. Hormonal changes are linked to acne causes in adults too however polycystic ovary syndrome, pregnancy and the time of the month can also cause a flare up. Sometimes medication can be linked to acne especially steroids and anti-depressants.
Treatment for Acne
The acne treatment you undertake will depend on the severity of the condition. Mild forms of acne can usually be treated with topical creams and lotions which can be bought from your local supermarket or drug store. Antibiotics are an effective treatment for acne in a moderate form, and severe cases of acne may lead your doctor to refer you to a dermatologist who can offer advice on acne treatments on an individual basis. However there are also a number of home remedies for acne that many people swear by.
Home Remedies for Acne
There are a number of successful home remedies for acne that are known for being efficient. These can either be performed as an alternative to the topical treatments or instead of the more severe treatments that your doctor may describe. As always, consult your doctor before going ahead with any of the following:
• Apple Cider Vinegar – This should be diluted with water and then be applied directly to the skin. It is known for restoring the natural condition of the skin and can protect the surface from penetrating bacteria.
• Aloe Vera – Aloe vera is renowned for treating burns and damaged skin, however it can also be taken internally and is a great remedy for all sorts of ailments including acne. It has antiseptic, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
• Garlic – Garlic is hugely effective in treating acne due to its powerful antiviral and antibiotic properties. To use this you should dilute it with water and then directly apply it to your acne. It is definitely smelly but if you can stand the smell it does the trick!
• Tea Tree Oil – this is another popular home remedy for acne due to its antifungal and antibiotic properties. Tea tree oil should also be diluted with water and applied directly to the skin.
• Baking Soda – baking soda is used in dozens of health care products from toothpaste to shampoo. It works well in regulating the PH level of the skin and can help to unclog pores and remove dead skin when mixed into a paste with water and directly applied to the face and body.
• Green Tea – many people swear by green tea due to its antibacterial properties. It is one of the easiest home remedies for acne to use as it can either be drunk in its normal form or applied directly to the skin.
• Strawberries – not only are these one of the most effective home remedies for acne but they also smell lovely! To apply, simply cut the strawberry in half and rub it onto the affected area. You can also mash them into a cream and make a face mask if you have the time.
• Lemon Juice – lemon juice can either be made into a gorgeous smelling face scrub or be diluted with water and applied directly to the acne. Due to the citric acid in lemon juice, your pimples will dry out and the toxins in your body will be flushed away.
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Lemongrass Essential Oil. 10 ml. 100% Pure, Undiluted, Therapeutic Grade.
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Product Description Botanical Name: Cymbopogon flexuosus * Plant Part: Leaves * Extraction Method: Steam Distilled * Origin: India * Description: Lemongrass is a fast growing, tall, aromatic perennial grass that grows up to 1.5 metres (4 feet) in height. It is native to Asia, but is now cultivated mostly in the West Indies, Africa, and Tropical Asia. * Color: Yellow to brownish yellow liquid. * Common Uses: Lemongrass Essential Oil is known for its invigorating and antiseptic properties. It can be used in facial toners as its astringent properties help fight acne and greasy skin. An excellent anti-depressant, Lemongrass Essential Oil tones and fortifies the nervous system and can be used in bath for soothing muscular nerves and pain. Lemongrass shares similar properties with citronella and has a great reputation for keeping insects away. * Consistency: Thin * Note: Top * Strength of Aroma: Strong * Blends well with: Pine, Thyme, L! avender, Rosemary, Marjoram,Cedarwood and Lemon. * Aromatic Scent: Lemongrass Essential Oil has a fresh earthy, citrusy scent. * History: Traditional Indian medicine has used Lemongrass Essential Oil to treat infectious illness and fever. * Cautions: Avoid in glaucoma and with children. Use caution in prostatic hyperplasia and with skin hypersensitivity or damaged skin. Avoid use during pregnancy. * It is recommended that this essential oil be stored in dark amber, blue or green glass bottles since it has been found to dissolve aluminum bottles.
The Miracle of Roses For Body
Rose is not just the queen of flowers or a symbol of eternal love. Behind the romantic, roses have been used for centuries as a medicinal raw material, aroma therapy, and cosmetic products.
Roses are rich in vitamin C is beneficial to increase collagen.
As quoted from page Dailymail, the Ancient Greeks and Romans used rose oil as a reliever of anxiety, depression medication and skin irritation. While Ayurveda, the ancient Indian medicine used for digestive problems and maintain the body’s metabolism.
Roses are rich in vitamin C is beneficial to increase collagen. Gynecology polifenolnya also efficacious as an ingredient of cosmetic products, such as the prevention of wrinkles, skin moisturizer, serum, and body oils. Suitable for all skin types and can treat various skin problems.
“Oil rose increase elasticity, ideal for fending off wrinkles,” says herb expert Jessica Houdret. “Those who are sensitive or acne-prone skin can benefit from its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory. Good for dry skin.”
According to Geraldine Howard, founders of Aromatherapy Associates, rose extract increasingly popular in the middle of the rush of modern beauty products. “Oil rose very nutritious for health, has many nutrients, and can make the skin look more radiant. Plus scent can make a happy mood,” he said.
Water and rose oil good for skin health. Rose water is taken through a process of steam distillation of petals, useful for the production of moisturizing cream and shower gel. While the oil extract is useful for the manufacture of serum, and perfume.
Geraldine has incorporated the essential oils Aromatherapy Associates rose to Antiage and renew skin care collection, which is used in spas around the world. “In 100 years, the quality of skin care will continue to incorporate roses in all kinds of products.”
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Acne Cure- Home Acne treatment and Acne Prevention Tips
Acne is a common skin disease found in adolescence(who are most desperate to find acne cure). It is also called as acne vulgaris. Acne has five types; 
seborrhea (scaly red skin), comedones (blackheads and whiteheads), papules (pinheads), pustules (pimples), nodules (large papules). Acne is most commonly found on face, upper part of the chest and the back because of the dense population of sabacious follicles. The cause for presence of acne during adolescence is the increased level of sex hormone. Most often at the age of 20 people tend to lose acne naturally but there are many people who may continue to have it until late 40’s.
On iPackSixPack we will help you to get rid of that embarrassing look caused by acne not by suggesting expensive cosmetic products or recommending a dermatologist, but by just giving you proper knowledge how you can use the things lying around your home, in your refrigerator, to cure acne naturally and fast .
4 Things to eat for acne cure.
1. Potent Multi-Vitamins: Like every part of the body, skin also requires nutrition to remain healthy and disease free. So, when your skin does not get its proper nutrition it fights back and as a result produces excessive sebum, clogging pores, and reduces the ability of skin to heal and fight bacteria which are responsible for causing acne.
2. Chromium: Chromium is a well know source which is responsible for acne cure (and weight loss). A well balanced chromium diet will help heal pimples and also prevent future breakouts. Some of the chromium rich foods are brewer’s yeast, oysters, liver, whole grains, bran cereals, and potatoes.
3. Beta-Carotine (Vitamin A): Vitamin A helps Acne cure by actually strengthening the protective tissue of the skin. It is also responsible for getting rid of body toxins as it is a powerful anti-oxidant. In fact, deficiency of vitamin A is responsible for acne. The major source of Beta- Carotine a precursor Vitamin A is Carrot, leafy vegetables, and intensely colored fruits and vegetables.
4. Zinc: Pumpkin seeds are most abundant source of zinc besides beef, pork and lamb. Zinc is a necessary element in the oil producing glands of the skin and is an important anti-bacterial agent which helps acne cure.
10 Things to apply on your face for acne cure:
1. Honey Mask: Honey is gentle on sensitive skin and applying honey to your face twice a week helps fight infection and healing skin. Honey is also known for its glowing effect on skin.
2. Mix rosewater and sandalwood paste and apply on face for 30 minutes and then rinse it off.
3. Aloe Vera can be taken internally or its juice can be applied on the areas with acne to promote acne cure.
4. Make a paste out of blended cucumber and apply on face and keep it for 30 minutes then rinse it off. This acts as a skin refresher and also acts acne cure cream.
5. To dry out acne use the anti-septic property of fresh garlic by rubbing it gently over the affected areas for acne cure.
6. A paste produced from cumin seeds can be applied on for about an hour. This is the most effective face pack for acne cure.
7. Neem leaf powder and water can also be applied to affected areas to help acne cure.
8. Egg white is also an effective acne cure remedy when applied for at least 15-30 minutes.
9. Paste from the mixture of powdered and roasted pomegranate and fresh lemon juice can be applied over blackheads, pimples, and acne.
10. The blend Peeled apple, half serving of cucumber, 1 tablespoon of yogurt and honey can be applied on the skin for about 20 minutes before rinsing off with lukewarm water. This will reduce acne scars .
5 Things to remember for Acne cure.
1. Face Wash: Wash your face twice daily (After waking up and before sleeping) with acne soap which is basically a sulfur containing soap especially made for acne cure. Keep in mind that you need to be gentle on your skin. Do not scrub or use rough cloth to dry off your skin as it stimulates sebum glands which ultimately means Acne.
2. Hair Oil: Try to keep your hair off your face if you have long hair or bangs, as your hair contains oils which will contribute to acne breakouts and dissipate the process of acne cure.
3. Avoid Makeup: Makeup product contributes to clogging your pores, causing more pimples and blackheads and ultimately dispel the course of acne cure . If you feel you must wear makeup, be sure it is water-based.
4. Be Nice to Black heads: No matter how tempting it may seem never squeeze, scratch, rub or touch your pimples and blackheads. By doing this you are actually stimulating the sebum production. Plus, when you squeeze, you are actually rupturing the membranes below your skin, causing infection and sebum to spread underneath your skin. The result is more pimples.
5. Pillow Factor: Try to keep your pillow and sheets clean as you lay on pillows every day, pillow case absorbs the oils from your skin and reapplies the dirt and oil thus squandering the cause of acne cure.
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