Category: Natural Ingredients

Sugaring: Natural and less painful hair removal

03/22/2013

View the story "Sugaring: Natural hair removal " on StorifySugaring: Natural hair removalSugaring is a natural alternative to painful waxing and laser hair removal, using ingredients such as sugar, lemon and water. Similar to to waxing, but not as harsh and no nasty chemicals!Storified by Ingrid Long· Fri, Mar 22 2013 03:49:40 Sugaring: A Sweet and Less Painful Method for Hair RemovalLet's face it. We're mammals and we have body hair. Some we love...some not so much. If you're inclined to let your hair grow where and h...

DIY Kitchen Coffee Spice Bar Soap

02/04/2013

View the story "DIY Kitchen Coffee Spice Bar Soap " on StorifyDIY Kitchen Coffee Spice Bar Soap This is one of the most interesting soap recipes I have seen, the combination of the coffee and spices would make for an amazingly scented exfoliating soap.Storified by Ingrid Long· Mon, Feb 04 2013 02:01:58How to Make Soap at Home: A Recipe for Kitchen Coffee Spice Bar SoapI don't know about you... ...but I LOVE working in the kitchen. I may not be an awesome food blogger (many thanks to those of you who are...

5 Awesome uses for Aloe Vera

01/31/2013

View the story "5 awesome Aloe Vera uses " on Storify5 awesome Aloe Vera uses Aloe Vera, one of nature's most gentle and versatile beauty treatment's. Have you ever thought of using it as an eye make-up remover? this article gives you 5 great tips on how to use this soothing gel. Storified by Ingrid Long· Thu, Jan 31 2013 02:35:025 Awesome Uses for Aloe VeraAloe Vera is one of the most famous plants in the world, and is has been used frequently in history for its medicinal properties. Legend ...

Beer for your hair

01/27/2013

View the story "Beer for your hair " on StorifyBeer for your hair Did you know that you can use beer as a nourishing beauty treatment for your hair? The malt and hops help to strengthen your damaged locks. Try out the beer and apple cider rinse in this article for shiny hair. Storified by Ingrid Long· Sun, Jan 27 2013 14:08:12Hoppy Hair: Why Beer is Good For Your HairGo ahead, grab another cold one-for your hair that is. Your tired hair is begging for a brewski. No joke. That popular yeasty brew, beer,...

When do Natural Beauty Product's Expire?

01/23/2013

View the story "Natural Product's Expiry dates " on StorifyNatural Product's Expiry dates Natural products don't contain preservatives such as parabens, so they have a tendency to have a shorter shelf life, but I would rather my products have a shorter shelf life than contain nasty chemicals. This great article lists the shelf life for some of the common natural products we use. Storified by Ingrid Long· Wed, Jan 23 2013 00:59:36When Do Natural Beauty Products Expire?While we love that organic beauty products are made with pure ingredients from plants, flowers and foods, it also means that they'll go b...

Special 10% discount - Organic Perfumes @ Chikii

01/04/2013

Chikii stock a beautiful range of organic natural perfumes, these include
Synthesis essential oil perfumes, Tsi-la, Rich Hippy and the wonderful
Aura-Soma Pegasus range.

It's great to see such a wide variety or organic perfumes in the one store.

As we are becoming aware of the many dangers of synthetic perfumes to our health, you can now shop at Chikii and replace those toxic perfumes with natural, organic perfumes.

Organic Beauty Trends readers will receive a 10% discount on all orders.

Click on the image above to place your order with Chikii.
Use the code organictrend at checkout  to receive your special discount.

Nobel winning technology to spell the end for synthetic cosmetic ingredients?

12/30/2012

View the story "Nobel winning technology to end Synthetic Cosmetics?" on StorifyNobel winning technology to end Synthetic Cosmetics?We are all beginning to realise how bad synthetic ingredients in cosmetics and perfumes are for our health. Scientists have discovered a unique way to transform plant essential oils into sunscreens, perfumes and other cosmetic products, offering an alternative to petroleum derived products.Storified by Ingrid Long· Sun, Dec 30 2012 17:53:13Could a Nobel-Winning Technology Spell the End of Synthetic Cosmetic Ingredients? | EcouterreBringing natural beauty products to the next level, a team of scientists are using the process of metathesis to transform essential oils ...

DIY holiday de-stress pampering

12/26/2012

View the story "DIY holiday de-stress" on StorifyDIY holiday de-stressIf you're feeling a bit tired and stressed after the holiday's, try out these pampering beauty recipes, you can even use your left over's in the Eggnog and Oatmeal facial mask!Storified by Ingrid Long· Wed, Dec 26 2012 20:09:04Holiday Madness? De-Stress With DIY PamperingSo you've wrapped your last gift, thrown your last party, sipped your last glass of nog ... the holiday season is over, and you probably ...

Benefits of a Dead Sea Salt Bath

12/17/2012

View the story "Dead Sea Salt Bath " on StorifyDead Sea Salt Bath I am a big fan of Dead Sea Salts, I use them with essential oils as an exfoliant and they're wonderful to use in the bath to unwind. Read about the health and skin benefits in this article, also a good remedy for treating insomnia. Storified by Ingrid Long · Mon, Dec 17 2012 00:25:55Why You Should Take a Salt Bath This WeekSoaking in a tub with Dead Sea salts is a wonderful, health promoting ritual. Do this on a regular basis, and soak up the rewards! The De...

10 superfoods for Youthful Skin

12/13/2012

View the story "Superfoods for Youthful Skin" on StorifySuperfoods for Youthful SkinYour skin reflects what you eat, choosing the right foods can help slow and even reverse the aging process. Check out this list of superfoods for your skin from Mindbodygreen, such as red wine, kiwi's, tumeric and even tea and coffee. Storified by Ingrid Long · Thu, Dec 13 2012 01:54:0510 Superfoods for Youthful SkinIt was the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates who pronounced, "Let food be thy medicine" - and, in the 21st century, we can ask food to ...

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