100 organic skin care recipes _ make your own fresh and fabulous organic beauty products ( PDFDrive )

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A, B1, B2, D, and E, minerals, and pantothenic acid. It also has high amounts of
beneficial phytonutrients, including chlorophyll, omega-3 and -9 fatty acids, all
of which aid in skin regeneration. It also improves the health and vitality of all
skin types, including dry skin, maturing skin, sun-damaged skin, and sensitive
skin.


Baking soda: Baking soda naturally cleanses your skin, washing away oil and
perspiration. Baking soda is known to calm itchy skin conditions, and when
added to a bath, it softens the bath water, leaving your skin silky soft.


Basil: With antibacterial properties, basil is beneficial for acne-prone skin. It can
help relieve stress, headaches, and symptoms of PMS.


Beeswax: With a mild, sweet, honey-like aroma, beeswax is a natural secretion
of honeybees. Beeswax is used in skincare products to thicken lip balms, butters,
and salves. Beeswax adds protective, emollient, humectant, and softening
elements to skincare formulations.


Black tea, see Tea (black, green, and white)


Blueberries: High in natural antioxidants, blueberries are a tannin-rich
superfruit high in omega-3 fatty acids, tocopherols, carotenoids, and alpha
linolenic acid. Topically applied, the fresh fruit is nourishing, calming, and
astringent, while the potent antioxidants and phytonutrients are absorbed into
your cells to scavenge free radicals to help slow the aging process.


Brown rice flour: Brown rice flour contains beneficial proteins, vitamins,
minerals, and more than 70 antioxidants known for skin healing properties and
anti-aging benefits. Brown rice cleanses pores of dirt and debris while it
smoothes and softens the skin. Beneficial for all skin types, including maturing
and acne prone.

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