Face scrubs are very good as they slough away dead cells and give a glow to the dead and lifeless looking complexion. Take care not to use a scrub when you have angry looking pimples on the face. A scrub can at times aggravate the situation. [Read More]

Wheat germ can be used topically or internally. The wheat germ has many skin benefits, including prevention and healing of skin conditions. Wheat germ oil helps soothe the irritation and redness from eczema and psoriasis as well as helps to r [Read More]

Oatmeal is highly absorptive, hypoallergenic, and helps to soften skin. Oats have the best amino acid balance of all the cereal grains (amino acids work as water-binding agents in skin care products). Oats have also been clinically shown to help [Read More]

Cornmeal is not just for fish fries. Take a tip from generations past and use a little cornmeal for a natural and inexpensive facial scrub. The beauty of cornmeal is you can add almost anything to it to create the scrub of your choice. Use fine [Read More]

Bananas are full of vital nutrients for bodies, but these sweet tropical fruits also benefit the skin when applied in a facial mask. Bananas are high in Vitamin C, A, B6 and B12, plus they contain potassium and magnesium. The fruit acids in ban [Read More]

Oats possess some wonderful skin care properties because they have the best amino acid balance of all cereal grains and a high silica content, making them great emollients that restores the skin’s natural moisture. Oats are also said to be [Read More]

A facial scrub is a simple method where the dead cells are removed from the surface allowing the fresh new cells to come to the top. By scrubbing they bring the blood to the surface of the skin, removed dead cells, smooth and clean the skin. It [Read More]

Fuller's earth is any non-plastic clay or claylike earthy material that can be used to decolorize, filter, and purify animal, mineral, and vegetable oils and greases. Fullers earth is primarily used to promote healthy skin. Can be added to [Read More]