Au Naturale

It's been a bit of a debate in social media, Twitter feed, celeb circles, as of recent. It's not about manscaping or pube grooming, not today, maybe tomorrow, or how about never? *smile*

Thankfully, many people are returning to a natural approach to self care, also a return to more natural beauty.

Yeah - Yeah

Having heard the complaints about girls who are almost unrecognizable without makeup, it makes me formulate the retort;

Don't blame the one wearing the makeup if the complainer is gullible enough to believe that someone was born with 1.5" eyelashes and naturally gold eyelids!

With that said, it would be a more complete speculation to say that the high price of face & body lotions & potions has skyrocketed! The promises to make a 40something look more like a 20something if they just splurge on a $200. treatment or face potion are exaggerated. The promises to teens with access to copious lucre to erase years of acne scarring is just as cruel. The overpriced answer to their wishes may or may not deliver. The beauty industry has already absorbed the cash even if only once from a onetime buyer!

A few years ago, I became fed up with the high priced makeup, high priced creams & serums at $150. a pop which, of course, had to be used regularly for 30 days to see a difference! Then, continuously used to maintain.

My frugal attitude plus a desire to preserve mah cheddar was somewhat preventative.

I began to research methods to take care of my skin, hair, nails in a more natural way.

After all, aside from the numerous chemicals which are in high dollar beauty treatments, they are derived from a base of natural elements. Elements such as:

Honey

Chamomile 

Turmeric

Lavender

Cucumbers

Lemons

Avocados 

Also, many more herbs, spices, fruit acids etcetera!

YouTube is a wealth of knowledge for choosing the right combinations of essential oils for beautiful, clear, glowing skin!

In the past 10 years, I started putting only essential oils on my face. Also, I bought a Hamilton Beach juicer for $50. 

Juicing works wonders for overall health, beauty & well being!

Here's a freebie - Juicing just 3 cucumbers every day for 60 days will cause your hair to become thicker, grow more and look healthier because of the silica found in the green cucumber skin!

Do some research, try different things to see what will work for you!

L8erz!