Did you know that 70% of what you put on your skin is absorbed into your body? I've decided to take a step-by-step approach to replacing all of my toxic beauty products. The most recent change was with my facial products. I replaced my face soap with a milk & honey wash, and my face lotion with 100% jojoba oil. My skin feels so soft and looks so healthy!
Jojoba oil can be purchased at Natural Grocers, Whole Foods, or Central Market. To reduce the chance of contaminating the oil and having it spoil, it’s best to purchase a separate glass container to use for dispensing. Get a bottle that has a medicine dropper. Sterilize the bottle in boiling water prior to using. You can then squeeze out a few drops at a time. A little goes a long way! It also works fabulously for removing eye make-up.
Milk and honey wash:
1 tsp. honey (organic is best)
1 tbsp. milk
Mix together and you’re set to go! Prepare fresh for each use.
Additional Notes:
ReplyDeleteMilk cleans and soothes
Honey cleans and acts as a natural humectant (it attracts moisture and keeps it under your skin)
Jojoba Oil- the most similar to human skin oil
More Jojoba Oil uses:
*Lip balm
*Hair conditioner – Mix a few drops of jojoba oil into your current conditioner or use it on its own. You can also add it to damp hair before drying. Add it to dry hair to promote shine. Jojoba oil also moisturizes the scalp, helping prevent dandruff.
*Shave prep - Put a whole bunch of jojoba oil on your beard area beneath your shaving cream for a more comfortable shave. This helps prevent razor burn and leaves your skin feeling nice and soft.