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    Home » Nutrition

    4 Steps to a Natural Beauty Routine

    By Catherine on August 24, 2013 Last Updated August 3, 2021 11 Comments | No Medical Advice | This Post Contains Affiliate Links

    4 Steps to a Natural Beauty Routine | Butternutrition.com
    Recently a reader asked me a GREAT question about how to adopt a natural beauty routine. I know it might seem overwhelming at first — but this is about all about baby steps and gradually getting those toxins out of your daily routine. I mean, did you know that when a product lists "fragrance" on the label it essential means "hidden chemicals"? Basically, that means it could include any number of over 3,000 chemicals used in the fragrance industry? YIKES!

    Your epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin, and the largest organ of the body! In our modern age, the skin is commonly believed to be a strong barrier that protects the body (and it is), but it is often forgotten how permeable it is! Lotions, potions, deodorants, sunscreens, makeup, anti-[insert symptom here] cream, you name it — gets rubbed on, lathered, and re-applied.

    But where does it all go? How many pounds of parabens, sulfates, glycols, and chemicals you can't pronounce is that a year?

    Those chemicals get absorbed into the blood stream and circulated around the body. Eventually they end up getting processed by the liver, and IF you have the right nutrient stores on hand, they will be eliminated via urine or out the digestive tract. But what if you don't have the right nutrients on hand in your liver to process the chemical burden? Then what happens?

    When the liver can't process something properly for removal, it often stores it in adipose tissue where it is safer than it would be if it were to be left circulating in the body. However, over time these toxins can add up, and before we know it, we are carrying around a huge toxic burden. Not to mention these chemicals are often found in cancer samples.

    "New research has detected the presence of paraben esters in 99 percent of breast cancer tissues sampled. Parabens are chemicals with estrogen-like properties, and estrogen is one of the hormones involved in the development of breast cancer" (Dr. Mercola, 2012).

    So what can we do about this? First, reduce your toxic burden by using food on your skin. I like to [try] follow a simple rule: If I wouldn't eat it, my skin probably doesn't want to either. Of course there are exceptions from time to time, but the key is the reduction of chemicals going into the body.

    Here's how to get started at home:

    1) Be prepared

    How can you get started with a natural routine if you don't have essential supplies on hand? No one wants to have to go to the store every time they see a new recipe or great beauty tip (talk about an inspiration killer!). The following staples I find essential for making a transition such as this!

    Foods for your skin (just a small list to get you thinking, read more ideas here)

    • Essential oils: (my personal favorite) can be used to make your own beauty products, household cleaners, as well therapeutic plant medicine 🙂
    • Coconut oil: works well to moisturize any part of the body (works great mixed with Aloe Vera), can also be used as a base to make your own deodorant, and toothpaste!
    • Aloe Vera: great to moisturize, but be sure to check the ingredients for additives, they often sneak in there!
    • Jojoba Oil (like this) great diluted with water on the face, or another area of the body.
    • Tea Tree oil: Great for inflamed ingrown nails, it's a strong anti-fungal/anti-microbial
    • Shea butter/beeswax/coconut oil/zinc oxide/vitamin E oil: great  ingredients to make your own sunscreen or lotion
    • Honey
    • Vitamin E
    • Beeswax (like this)

    2) Start in the bathroom.

    Buy a natural product approved by the Natural Products Association:
    Like this shampoo and conditioner.

    Soap & Shaving Cream:
    Homemade Orange Honey Body Wash by The Fitnessista
    All Natural Shaving Cream from Homemade Mommy
    DIY Shaving Cream by Healy Real Food Vegetarian
    Facial Scrub by Kula Mama

    Toothpaste:
    Read why this blogger stopped using toothpaste.
    Toothpaste Alternatives by The Nourished Life
    3 Ingredient Homemade Mouthwash
    Coconut oil Tooth Scrub by The Coconut Mama
    Homemade Squeezable Toothpaste by Homemade Mommy
    Homemade No-Fluoride Toothpaste by Small Family Footprint

    Try oil pulling:
    What is oil pulling by the Crunchy Moose
    Does oil pulling work by Our Small Hours

    3) Stop buying products and start making your own natural beauty products.

    Natural perfume:
    DIY Roll On Perfume with Essential Oils

    Make a great lotion:
    Miracle Cream
    Anti-bacterial Body Butter
    Coconut Oil Lotion Bars by The Coconut Mama
    Mint Chocolate Whipped Body Butter by The Nourished Life
    Homemade Face Cream by The Elliott Homestead

    Homemade Deodorant:
    Coconut Oil Deodorant by the Coconut Mama
    Homemade Coconut Oil Deodorant by The Prairie Homestead
    Homemade Deodorant for Sensitive Skin by Oh Lardy

    DIY your natural beauty products:
    Seaweed Mascara
    DIY Lip Butters (chocolate and plain)
    Simple Beet Blush
    Lip Balm by The Coconut Mama
    Honey Face Mask by The Nourished Life

    4) Learn about less toxic makeup brands.

    If you want to buy a product, you need to get educated on less toxic skincare (some ideas here). I use EWG’s Skindeep database as my #1 tool and authority for researching product safety. They rate skincare and beauty products on a 0-1o scale (10 is the most toxic to your health) so you can make informed decisions before making a purchase.

    Don't forget to eat well

    Lastly, don't forget build up nutrients in the body by eating real food and strengthening your digestion. This will help create more available nutrients and co-factors needed by your liver to ensure that you have on hand what your body needs to process any toxins you do take in from skincare and beauty products.

    PS — I also have a Facebook group you can join if you want more natural tips!

    Now it's your turn. Please share you best DIY natural beauty & green living tips in the comments!

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    About Catherine

    Hi there! I’m Catherine Crow. Seattle-based Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP), Educator, Diet Investigator, and Coconut Milk Ice Cream Enthusiast. My goal is to help guide you to improve your nutrition through strategic eating (not dieting) and without expensive supplements. Because when you know better, you can feel better! Read more...

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    1. RacheL H.

      August 27, 2013 at 10:40 am

      Thanks for the gathering of resources/recipes!
      Wellness Mama has a lot of great DIY Health/Beauty alternatives!

      Reply
    2. Sarah @ RevolutionaryMom.com

      August 28, 2013 at 8:00 am

      This is a great resource! I just did a post last week about natural skin care for you whole body using only 4 ingredients! I'm going to share this article with my facebook readers! Here's the link to my post, if you're interested in checking it out!
      http://revolutionarymom.com/4-or-5-ingredient-whole-body-care/

      Reply
    3. meggs

      September 02, 2013 at 2:34 pm

      I've switched out everything but my liquid foundation. Any suggestions?

      Reply
      • SusaJayne

        September 03, 2013 at 5:08 pm

        The moderator may disagree, but it would be hard for me to give up my Bare Minerals!

        Reply
        • emily

          March 26, 2015 at 2:12 pm

          mix your minerals with diy moisturizer! but be sure to only combine the two when you're ready to apply the makeup; the minerals could potentially go rancid if stored with the moisturizer.

          Reply
    4. E Pyer

      September 06, 2013 at 7:02 pm

      I found your miracle cream recipe attached to a link from thankyourbody.com "5 ways to prevent age spots". I have sun spots on the back of my calves. Would your miracle cream work on lightening these? Please advise.

      Reply
    5. nora

      October 18, 2013 at 3:07 pm

      Thank you for the great information and ideas. For those who won't got that extra mile to make their own, may I share that Beyond Organic has Certified 100% Toxic Free and Wildcrafted Skin and Body Care! Amazing products! I've seen and felt the difference. Even my hair dresser and manicurist has noticed the improvement in my hair/scalp health and nails/feet conditions. I'm a mission marketer with beyond organic #3860. Let me know if you would like the link or more information. Thanks again.

      Reply
    6. Jean

      April 28, 2015 at 4:23 pm

      My go to companies right now are Bubble & Bee Organic and Healing-Scents. In the future plan to add TastyFace Organics and Living Libations. Also use a lot of the most minimally processed coconut oil I know of which is Tropical Traditions Gold Label. They basically shred the coconut and let it sit until the oil naturally separates. Best smelling and tasting one I've tried. Haven't been interested in makeup since my younger son died three years ago.

      Reply
    7. Lakin

      September 22, 2015 at 5:27 am

      im not sure what all toothpastes are listed but I just wanna let all the reader know I brush my teeth with coconut oil, tumeric and coconut oil, or baking soda. 🙂

      Reply
    8. Jane Tanner

      January 31, 2017 at 12:41 am

      When making my own shampoo I use rosemary water ( steep fresh rosemary in boiled water for 1/2 hour) Rosemary is strengthens & stimulates hair . Plus, I simmer 1./2 cup flat beer to 1/4 cup & add to shampoo for body. At 73 my hair is still shinny & bouncy & naturally grey.

      Reply
    9. Isabel

      April 12, 2017 at 4:08 am

      Excellent resources. Fantastic information. Thank you so very much

      Reply

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