More people are embracing natural ingredients for hair and skin care rather than using products loaded with chemicals and preservatives. Natural ingredients are gentler, safer, and provide true nourishment for hair and skin.

This article explores natural solutions for cleansing, moisturizing, and caring for your hair and skin.

Natural Skin Care

Let's start with how to treat your skin using natural ingredients to make it healthier and more beautiful.

Cleansing

Gently cleanse your skin each morning and night with raw milk. The milk proteins and vitamins nourish while removing impurities. For makeup removal, the milk cream works wonderfully.

Other options include oil cleansing with a blend of castor and coconut oils, or chemical-free cleansers made from ingredients like soapberries.

Exfoliating

Remove dead skin cells and reveal fresh skin using natural scrubs 2-3 times per week. Mix brown sugar with a bit of olive oil for a face scrub. For the body, use a blend of sea salt and coconut oil. Baking soda combined with honey also makes an effective natural exfoliant.

Toners

Pure rose water adds glow and improves skin tone. Make your own using rose petals, or blend with aloe Vera gel for an antioxidant-rich refresher. Apple cider vinegar is another natural toner option.

Moisturizing

Plant-based oils like coconut, olive, jojoba and almond nourish skin wonderfully. Also try raw shea or cocoa butters. Or make a glycerin lotion by mixing with rose water and lemon juice. A hydrating face serum can also deliver active ingredients deep into skin.

Masks

Give your face some weekly TLC with masks using ingredients like chickpea flour, honey, banana,
yogurt and turmeric. Avocados, strawberries, papaya - fruits pack nutrients that nourish skin when
applied topically.

Natural Hair Care

There are many natural ways you can have healthier and better-looking hair too.

Shampoo Alternatives

Baking soda makes an effective natural cleanser for hair and scalp. Mix it with water into a paste and massage gently into the scalp. Rinse well with vinegar and water. Limit use to avoid dryness. Other options include glycerin-based or castile soaps. Or try chemical-free hair washes with ayurvedic herbs.

Conditioning Treatments

After shampooing, rub in a few drops of a light oil like olive or coconut to soften hair. For a deeper treatment, mash a ripe avocado and apply to hair for 20 minutes before rinsing out. Egg yolk mixed with olive oil also penetrates and conditions hair beautifully.

Masks and Scrubs

Once weekly, apply a hair mask to deeply nourish your locks. Try mixing banana, honey and yogurt. Or combine lemon juice and coconut oil for shine. For scalp exfoliation, make a scrub using sea salt, lemon juice and tea tree oil to slough off product buildup.

Lifestyle Factors 

Diet, exercise, sleep and stress management also impact hair and skin health. Eat nutritious whole foods high in proteins and antioxidants. Stay hydrated with adequate water intake. Get 7-9 hours of quality sleep and make time for relaxing self-care. A holistic approach works best for naturally radiant
hair and skin.

Conclusion

Using natural ingredients can provide solutions for all your hair and skin care needs - from cleansing to hydrating. With so many plant-based oils, butters, herbs and foods to choose from, going natural is easy, affordable and great for your overall wellbeing. Give some of these recipes a try to see the nourishing benefits first-hand.