GET RADIANT YOUTHFUL SKIN WITH A OATMEAL FACE CLEANSER

Oatmeal Another One Of My Favorite Natural Resources

 Did you have your oatmeal this morning?  I did. I used oatmeal to wash my face.  Just plain oats not the oatmeal that contains added flavor. Did you know that oats is an incredible gentle cleanser for the skin? It’s very affordable and most of us have it in our kitchens.  It has the ability to relieve itchiness, redness, dryness and minor irritations. It removes dirt & impurities while gently exfoliating the skin without all the harmful chemicals. It also helps the skin to fight against free radicals because it's so abundant in anti-oxidants. If you want soft glowing skin use an oatmeal face wash!

 I started using oatmeal to wash my face last year when I started being more health conscience.  I have sensitive skin so I need something that wouldn't be very harsh on my face. I use African Black soap, however, I like to change up my beauty regimen and I wanted to find something inexpensive for sensitive skin. 

Plain Oats are all natural, great for my skin type so why not give it a try?  Plus , I'm making the face cleanser myself,  therefore  I know what it contains.  So many facial cleansers contains hidden chemicals that irritate the skin and it’s a shame that big beauty companies do not have to list all the ingredients that are in their products. So the best way to know what you’re getting is to make it yourself!

What Are The Benefits Of Using Oats For The Skin?

 Well, the number one reason is- its cheap and you can find it in almost every grocery store. A box of plain oats costs about $ 2 to $ 3 dollars. I love beauty on a budget! 

Oatmeal contains saponins, a mild cleansing agent.

Oatmeal naturally absorbs dirt and impurities while providing an gentle exfoliation. Oatmeal does not strip moisture from the skin, in fact it does the opposite, it aids in restoring the natural balance of moisture in the skin.

 Oatmeal is great for treating skin conditions because it’s so gentle on the skin. It helps relieve eczema, acne, dryness, and irritation. Oatmeal also helps to remove dead skin cells, which means glowing, softer youthful skin.

 You can add different Oils like Olive Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Avocado Oil and Grape seed Oil to add more moisture.

  Oatmeal has anti-inflammatory properties and is perfect for most skin types, great for sensitive skin. 

Oatmeal helps relieve symptoms of aging skin like fine lines and wrinkles.

 

It is also known to have skin lightening effects and thus it also helps to improve the skin tone and texture, and smooth out blotchy areas.

 Make Your Own Oatmeal 
Face Cleanser or Facial Mask 

What you’ll need is Plain Oats doesn’t matter the brand. I add a couple drops of Dr. Bronners Castile Baby Mild Soap and about 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Using Dr. Bronner’s Castile Baby Mild Soap is optional. You can just use the plain oats and olive oil. The olive oil adds more moisture and gives your skin a radiant shine.

 Place the oats in a grinder or blender this will make the oats into a fine powder. In a bowl, add the powdered oats, 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil and a few drops of Dr. Bronner's Castile Baby Mild Soap. Mix all together. It will look like oatmeal.  Wet your face with water. Take a small piece of the oatmeal , put it in your hands, add a little water and rub into your hands or between your fingertips to make a lather.  Apply the oatmeal to your face.in a circular motion. Rinse off with lukewarm water.

Place the oats in a grinder to make oats into a powder

 

This is how the oatmeal will look after mixing all the ingredients

Take a small piece of the oatmeal add more if needed

Rub into fingers to make a lather

Rub hands together to make a better lather

Apply Oatmeal to your face

Rinse off with lukewarm water

Glowing Radiant skin after using the oatmeal face cleanser

You can also use this as an oatmeal face mask. Apply the oatmeal to your face and leave on for 10 to 15 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water. I hope you give it a try !

How to grow strong Healthy hair with a Herbal Hair Tea Rinse

                                               This is the Herbal Hair Tea Rinse I Make

Do you want Healthy, Shiny and Bouncy Hair? Try a herbal hair tea rinse.

Let your hair have a nurturing drink of herbal hair tea.  Your hair will soak up the nutrients herbal tea provides.   Nettle leaf will stimulate your scalp while the black tea will promote hair growth and decrease shedding.  You can use the Herbal Hair Tea as a rinse after you shampoo and condition your hair or it can be used as a leave in conditioner.  This herbal infusion will add luster, manageability and softness to your hair.  Great for Natural Hair, locs, twists, braids.

  I feel in love with herbal tea hair rinses after I tried it last year. My hair had a lot of shedding and breakage I didn’t know what to do. I tried  the most popular hair care products that were supposed to stop breakage and shedding , none of them worked.  After researching herbal tea hair rinses I saw such rave reviews,  so I decided to give it a try and I’m so glad I did!

I noticed a difference in my hair after a month. I had less shedding, my hair was softer ,  growing thicker and the breakage I had in the middle of my head was growing back.   I also noticed my hair was bouncy and shiny. I was so happy! Who would have thought  that the tea I have in cupboards would work better than some popular hair care products.  The great thing is I didn’t spend a dime I had all the ingredients in my kitchen.

 I’m a tea drinker so I had boxes of tea in my kitchen cupboards.  I didn’t go out and buy any special herbs or tea.  You don’t either unless you want to. I’m on a budget so I had to use what I had. I had Green tea, Chamomile, black tea and nettle leaf my absolute favorite!

Green Tea stimulates hair growth, soothes the scalp, helps prevent dandruff it also strengthens and conditions. Green Tea contains Vitamin C , E and panthenol  which is in all most all hair conditioners

Black Tea reduces shedding, leaves hair shiny and darkens dark hair naturally. It’s also a natural astringent it penetrates the pores of the scalp and dissolves excessive oil buildup

Chamomile is great for light colored hair. It brings out highlights adds luster and conditions

Stinging Nettle leaf tea is my favorite because I drink it daily. Nettle leaf strengthens hair and nails,  give a great shine and strengthens the hair

I used my herbal hair tea after I No Poo my hair ( No Poo is using conditioner to wash your hair instead of shampoo) I washed my hair with conditioner then sprayed my hair with the Herbal hair tea. I know so people pour the rinse over their heads in a sink. I found it much easier to put the tea in a spray bottle and spray my hair.  I usually let it sit on my hair for 10 to15 minutes and for deep condition I leave it in. I purchased spray bottles from the dollar store. I did order the bottle that's In the picture above because I sell the Herbal hair tea rinse.

 I also use the Herbal hair tea as a refresher for my natural hair. When my hair starts to feel dry I spray my hair. Water is our hair best friend, our hair loves moisture. The tea can be used to refresh braids, locs, natural hair style, as a conditioner or a leave in conditioner. I did add Olive Oil, Jojoba Oil and Glycerin for added conditioning . This is optional.

 Making Herbal hair tea is very easy and affordable. Give it a try and tell me how it's working for you.

Here's a simple recipe for you to try:

You'll need tea bags, water, Olive Oil, pot, spray bottle

Boil 1 1/2 cup of water, add tea bags to the boiled water , let the tea steep for 1 to 2 hours the stronger the tea the better.  Once cooled down pour the tea into a spray bottle, add 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil and shake to blend the Olive Oil and water. The oil might separate from the water so shake before each use.

Shampoo or No Poo your hair. Condition your hair. After hair is conditioned, spray your hair with the herbal hair tea rinse. Comb the herbal hair tea rinse through your hair with a wide tooth comb. Leave on for 10 to 15 minutes using a plastic cap. Rinse out or leave in.

I hope you try it ! Please feel free to leave a comment or a question.

My favorite Natural Resource African Black Soap

My Fountain of Youth African Black Soap

African natural black soap is one of my favorite natural resources.  African Black soap contains more benefits for healthy skin than you can imagine. African Black Soap has been used for generations as a natural remedy for acne, eczema, oily skin and more.


All natural African black soap is made from dried plantain skins, palm leaves, coconut oil, cocoa pod powder, and kernel oil and butters these ingredients makes an all-natural cleansing soap. Plantains skins are largely what make this black soap so effective. It is a natural source of vitamins A & E and iron. When black soap is made, the skin of the plantain is dried under the sun and then roasted in a clay oven. The heat must be constant in order to achieve the perfect brownish black color, texture & smell. Afterwards, cocoa pod powder is added. Cocoa pod is the shell of the cocoa fruit and also has natural healing properties.



African Black soap has antibacterial properties that aids against acne and blemishes. It doesn’t remove existing acne however; it does prevent excessive oil production.  African black soap is rich in antioxidants which fights against free radicals that cause premature aging. It’s a fountain of youth.  Yes, a fountain of youth in a bar.  It’s a gentle exfoliate that may help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and skin discolorations that indicate the early signs of aging skin.  African black soap is also great for sensitive skin it contains Vitamin E which is nourishing for the skin.
 

Black soap should never be all black in color. You will find bars of  hard black soap being sold at beauty supply stores, health food stores, and flea markets and online. If you come across a product on the market that claims to be “natural” black soap and it’s not brown in color and soft.  It's  processed and dyed therefore doesn’t have the same benefits as natural black soap. Additionally, the fake black soap is very hard in texture, whereas natural black soap is very soft and you can break it apart very easily. Usually the Natural African black soap isn't in a box. It's Usually wrapped in a plastic wrapping, in a deli style container or in a bottle which is called liquid black soap.

To use the African Black Soap:

You use African Black soap just like any other soap however, you can break a small piece of the soap off and it will create a big lather. Use African black soap to wash your face,body and hair. Wet your face with lukewarm water; break a piece of the African Black off the bar. Rub the African Black Soap in your hands to create lather apply the soap to your face. Rinse your face with lukewarm water. You may feel a slight tingling on your face that's just the African Black Soap pulling the impurities out of your skin.

African Black soap can be used as a body soap. Use it as you would you would use your regular daily soap.. You can also use African black soap to wash your hair. To use as a shampoo, break a piece of the  black soap off, rub in hair to create a lather. Shampoo the hair and rinse out The black soap will leave a squciky clean feeling so make sure to use a moisturizing conditioner after shampooing


Make your own liquid black soap instead of buying store bought hand soap. To make your own liquid black soap, boil a cup of water. Pour boiled water into a bowl, add a half of cup of pieces of black soap or shaving of black soap the bowl. To shave African Black soap use a cheese grater and grate the soap. After adding the African Black Soap to the bowl, stir to ensure all pieces of the soap will dissolve. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap. Let the soap sit overnight stirring occasionally. Pour your soap in a recycled hand soap dispenser or any bottle you have. If you have essential oils or fragrance oils they can be added to give a nice smelling aroma.

 Men can use  African black soap during shaving to moisturize the skin the to minimize razor bumps. You can also use it after shaving to soothe & calm the skin.

·  Natural black soaps helps deep clean skin.

· African black soap can be used daily to cleanse the face and body
  Black soap works on most skin types including rough and dry or sensitive skin.
·  Reduces the appearance of acne scars
·  Helps combat oily skin & other skin problems.
·  Black soap is also great for removing makeup.
·  Black soap aids against premature facial lines and wrinkles.(Fountain of youth)
  Leaves your skin glowing
· Great for eczema
· Great for all skin types
·         Black soap can also be lathered and used as an effective shampoo.
·         Make liquid black instead of buy store liquid soap
·         Use liquid black soap to clean your home