Buyer Beware! Carefully read the label on your favorite soaps, shampoos and skin care products!
At Chagrin Valley Soap and Salve we do not stretch the meaning of "natural" or "organic." We proudly list ALL of the ingredients in our products so you can make a truly "informed" decision about your skincare needs.
We value the word "organic" and have spent the time and money to become a USDA Certified Organic company.
Read a New York Times article on the "Organic Body Care Controversy."
For The Body
Our SKIN, remarkably thin and amazingly complex, is our body’s largest organ and its first line of defense. Our skin cannot discriminate between synthetic and natural, or between harmful and beneficial, and may absorb harmful chemicals present in body care products. Our bodies are constantly exposed to synthetic chemicals in air, water and food--why add to the problem by applying synthetic products to your skin.
Chagrin Valley natural and organic skin care products contain nothing artificial, nothing synthetic, just wholesome natural ingredients you can trust.
MAMA Natural
http://wellnessmama.com/35706/castor-oil-hair/
Natural Blush Ingredients:
• 1/2 teaspoonArrowroot Powder
• 1/2 teaspon organic Cocoa Powder
• 1/2 teaspoonHibiscus Powder
• An air-tight container for storage
What to Do:
1. As with any homemade make-up recipe, the amounts vary by person. You’ll have to experiment with quantities of each ingredient to find the shade that works for you. I always start with a base of about 1/2 tsp of arrowroot and darken as needed, testing on my inner arm as I go.
2. When you get your desired shade, store in a small jar or old makeup shaker and use as needed.
Other Natural Make-up Recipes:
Not a fan of powdered makeup?
You can also make a natural creme blush with this recipe.
If you want to switch to a completely natural makeup routine, you can also check out these tutorials:
• Liquid Foundation Recipe
• Natural Concealer and Highlighter
• Tinted facial lotion
• Powdered foundation tutorial
Ever made your own makeup? How did it go? Share below!
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Castor Oil for Hair and Skin
Castor oil is an age old beauty treatment that has been largely replaced over time by fancier beauty products with more ingredients and a bigger price tag.
Castor oil has natural antibacterial and antifungal properties and is high in Vitamin E, minerals, proteins, and Omega 6 and 9 beneficial fatty acids. Its unusually high ricinoleic acid ratio makes it beneficial to skin and hair.
In fact, castor oil has traditionally been used topically for acne and other skin conditions, as well as hair loss, rashes and more.
Castor Oil for Natural Hair Regrowth
Castor oil can be used on the scalp to help prevent and remedy hair loss and it is effective at this for several reasons. It’s antibacterial and anti fungal properties make it beneficial against follliculitus, dandruff and scalp infections and its ricinoleic acid content helps increase circulation to the scalp and improve hair growth.
Finding your best combination of oils (or castor oil alone) will require some experimentation and I’d love to hear what you find works best for you. My favorite mix is:
• 3 Tablespoons of Castor Oil
• 1 Tablespoon Jajoba Oil
• 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
Instructions:
1. Mix ingredients in a dark colored dropper bottle.
2. Shake to mix.
3. Use the dropper to apply to the scalp. I part my hair right above the ear on one side, add a few drops of castor oil, part again about 1/2 inch from that part, add more castor oil, and so on until I’ve coated my whole scalp.
4. Then, I massage for 5 minutes to make sure entire scalp is coated and to help increase circulation.
Ricinoleic acid is also said to help balance scalp pH which can also help replenish the scalp’s natural oils and undo some of the damage of harsh chemical hair products (and even damage from no-poo, due to over alkalinity). The antioxidants in castor oil also support the keratin in hair and help make hair stronger, smoother and less frizzy.