Guest guest Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Hello All, I'm a recovering Mc's and Coke-aholic and have been trying to switch to a traditional foods-based diet. I've also been working to switch all my hygiene products to non-toxic and safe products. I've changed quite a few things but not my face regimen yet. I have been using ProActiv for years and years. I have two questions... 1: I've been drinking a bottle or more of kombucha a day to detox. What other routines have people used? I should note that I'm nursing my 18 month old and hope to get pregnant soon so I can't do anything too intensive. So I'm looking for any and all thoughts on detoxing... 2: What face care products do people like? I have fairly normal skin but am prone to breakouts related to hormonal surges two times a month. Thanks for all your ideas!!! Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 As far as face wash, I use a handmade soap which includes oatmeal and lavendar my sister bought for me from her local co-op. I also used to use Proactiv, and I found that really the only thing which made this product work for me was that it got me into a schedule of washing off the daily toxic exposure items (such as city air residue) from my face before going to sleep. I also sometimes use witch hazel if i have a problem spot, just a spot treatment with a cotton ball or swab. I also found that with a change to a more traditional foods diet, my need for such treatment decreased to almost nothing, even during my monthly hormonal changes. You'll find that once your body is rid of all the things it's been trying to push out through your skin in the form of breakouts that you'll just simply have less to worry about. -Jenie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 As far as face wash, I use a handmade soap which includes oatmeal and lavendar my sister bought for me from her local co-op. I also used to use Proactiv, and I found that really the only thing which made this product work for me was that it got me into a schedule of washing off the daily toxic exposure items (such as city air residue) from my face before going to sleep. I also sometimes use witch hazel if i have a problem spot, just a spot treatment with a cotton ball or swab. I also found that with a change to a more traditional foods diet, my need for such treatment decreased to almost nothing, even during my monthly hormonal changes. You'll find that once your body is rid of all the things it's been trying to push out through your skin in the form of breakouts that you'll just simply have less to worry about. -Jenie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 As far as face wash, I use a handmade soap which includes oatmeal and lavendar my sister bought for me from her local co-op. I also used to use Proactiv, and I found that really the only thing which made this product work for me was that it got me into a schedule of washing off the daily toxic exposure items (such as city air residue) from my face before going to sleep. I also sometimes use witch hazel if i have a problem spot, just a spot treatment with a cotton ball or swab. I also found that with a change to a more traditional foods diet, my need for such treatment decreased to almost nothing, even during my monthly hormonal changes. You'll find that once your body is rid of all the things it's been trying to push out through your skin in the form of breakouts that you'll just simply have less to worry about. -Jenie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 Check out the products at this website: http://www.JRemedies.com They are 100% ALL NATURAL- no petroleum, no preservatives, and no chemicals. There are also natural soaps. Here is the facial product page: http://www.jremedies.com/naturalfacialproducts.htm and here are the natural soap pages: http://www.jremedies.com/naturalsoaps55oz.htm http://www.jremedies.com/naturalsoaps3oz.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 I use a very expensive, exclusive product to wash my face... plain water. For a face lotion, I use a lotion that I make, it's mostly oils and water and feels wonderful! I've even been known to put straight oil, like coconut oil on me. Lynn > > 2: What face care products do people like? I have fairly normal skin > but am prone to breakouts related to hormonal surges two times a > month. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 I use a very expensive, exclusive product to wash my face... plain water. For a face lotion, I use a lotion that I make, it's mostly oils and water and feels wonderful! I've even been known to put straight oil, like coconut oil on me. Lynn > > 2: What face care products do people like? I have fairly normal skin > but am prone to breakouts related to hormonal surges two times a > month. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Hi, , I am new and just reading through this topic and it caught my eye that you brush your teeth with Dr. Bronners peppermint. I like to use Dr. Bronner's products. Do you use the liquid castile soap on your teeth? Just Curious! Thanks, Mishaun > > Hi Anne~ > > Your story is pretty familiar, I'm " stepping away " now too! > > In case you haven't seen it, definitely check out the Skin Deep cosmetic database, LOADS > to learn there. http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com I've found it to be really helpful in > learning about specific ingredients. > > I have struggles with my skin as well, and I recently totally stopped using anything > stripping at all. I use a Jane Iredale mitt that's supposed to leave your skin's natural acid > mantle intact and calm down overactive oil production, but will remove makeup using only > water. I kind of expected it to be a crock, but my skin has improved and my pores are a > LOT smaller. I've also noticed that when I do get a pimple it clears much faster. The only > other thing I'm using now is an organic, fragrance-free face cream by Nurture My Body, > which I really like a lot and some Alaffia shea butter on my body. > > I haven't used shampoo or conditioner in about three months. I switched over to using > baking soda and apple cider vinegar. I've had really great results, my hair's much shinier > and softer. O/T but I just saw a really neat stylist who is very on board with nutrition and > kind of a more holistic approach to beauty, she also does life coaching. She's in uptown > and worth checking out: http://www.kassiek.com > > I brush my teeth with peppermint Dr. Bronners and rinse with celtic sea salt. > > Another thought is that since you're still nursing -nice to hear that btw!- if you think > your hormones are a factor in your skin, you might read up on Red Raspberry Leaf tea. > That has also helped my skin considerably, and since you're thinking about another baby > that would be especially helpful in working towards a maximized cycle. > > Good luck to you on your journey! > > ~ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Hi & all - I've been 'listening in' on this thread with my 'ears' perked up. Lots of new ideas to try. How much baking soda & apple cider vinegar do you use for washing your hair? I am assuming you have it pre-mixed in a bottle....? I just might try this... Thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 > > Hi & all - > I've been 'listening in' on this thread with my 'ears' perked up. Lots of new ideas to try. > How much baking soda & apple cider vinegar do you use for washing your hair? I am assuming you have it pre-mixed in a bottle....? I just might try this... > Thanks ! > > , I do something similar to what Carolyn describes. I have long hair, and I do premix in repurposed lemon juice containers or ivory dish soap type containers for both solutions. I also use 1 TBSP per cup of water for both the BS and the ACV. I wet my hair, pour about 2 cups of the BS solution in at my scalp, sort of sectioning and massaging as I go. I leave it in about 2 minutes (longer than that and my hair starts to feel dry). I rinse it out with the ACV, and I use about 3 cups of that solution. I don't rinse that out. Once your hair dries you don't smell it at all, but I think it's a nice smell anyway! Here's a really helpful blog I have bookmarked on this: http://babyslime.livejournal.com/174054.html HTH! ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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