Below are some of the long proven natural products for skincare.

If you have any skin problems these will be beneficial, if you don't they will help maintain your current good health. Remember this site is mainly to do with health and applies to men. Skincare products are important to all people.

Aloe vera

One of natures most healing plants and is used internally as well as externally. It was considered by the Chinese to give eternal youth to its users and was mentioned in the bible as one of the anointing oils for the body of Jesus.
Western science rediscovered Aloe vera in the 1930s, when it was found to heal radiation burns from X-rays, where other methods had met with little success.
It probably isn't the miracle cure that some sources claim it to be but its benefits and lack of side effects are second to none.
Aloe vera is a popular house plant and has for a long time had a reputation as a remedy for many conditions. Aloe is generally regarded as an effective medicine and skin care aid. For millennia people have used it to gain relief from a number of diseases. The ancient Egyptians and Greeks employed it externally against conditions such as burns, blisters, infections, skin rashes, war wounds and internally for various digestive complaints.
The two fundamental products from the plant are gel and latex. Aloe vera gel is a thin clear jelly found in the inner portions of the leaves. Aloe latex, usually known as aloe juice, is a yellow liquid from just beneath the outer skin of

the leaves. The Aloe plants components are used today to relieve insect bites, sunburn, eczema, stings and various skin problems.
Although perhaps better known for it's external uses it can also be taken orally for a number of conditions including arthritis, ulcers, constipation and other bowel disorders. As with most natural substances the market is unregulated and there are products out there that contain little, if any, real Aloe content in them. The best source of Aloe gel would be direct from a broken leaf of the plant. For most of us this is not feasible but you can buy Aloe online from trustworthy sources (see below). As always, have patience. The benefits of Aloe take longer to work for some than others.

Seaweed

Seaweed is an excellent natural treatment for skin conditions (and the maintenance of already healthy skin). Water has long been known for its healing properties. Even without the addition of seaweed, water therapies have long proved their worth as an effective medicine. Soaking in warm water is a long established method of pain relief and relaxation. But with the addition of seaweed your bath becomes your own personal health spa.
People with eczema often find that their condition is improved after a period of swimming in the sea, only to find the problem worsens again when they stop. Nice if you live near the sea, and the weather is warm, but not all of us do. However dried seaweed is available from some health stores and is just as effective.
A seaweed bath will provide essential vitamins, minerals, amino acids and trace elements - all of which are easily absorbed by the skin. Seaweed baths can also play a role in weight loss because of its iodine content which boosts thyroid activity. The electrolytic action of seaweed can release surplus body fluids from congested cells and dissolve fatty wastes leaving your skin firmer and younger looking. There are a number of sources of seaweed products on the web.

Oils and their benefits.

To look after your skin it shouldn't be washed more than once a day. Use a mild natural soap. Then you should apply a proprietory product containing vegetable oils, or the natural oils themselves to protect your skin and to help it retain moisture.
Extra virgin olive oil and its products are a good choice. Apply the oil all over after a bath. If you suffer from acne or

other skin problems you will find that they will benefit from this. Include a lot of Olive oil in your diet as well, your skin is nourished from the inside as well as out.
Other oils with a beneficial effect are Evening primrose oil, Borage oil, Wheat germ oil and Soy oil. Whatever you use make sure you obtain cold pressed oils.
Bear in mind that putting moisturizing creams onto a dry skin isn't much good if your skin is dehydrated. The object of moisturizing creams is to retain water in the skin and not to provide the moisture itself. Try this simple test; press the back of your hand with your thumb for about one minute. When you release it, it should return to it's usual colour in about four seconds or so. If it takes much longer it could indicate an over dry skin. The best remedy for dry skin is simple - drink more water.

One of the few manufacturers and suppliers of genuinely natural products is Mountain rose herbs. They also supply wholesale beauty and skincare products. Take a look at their highly spoken of range of 'home grown' care products. Mountain Rose Herbs.

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