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NicksMama-Zack's Mama Too Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 but I love oil-cleansing - using olive oil/castor oil to clean my skin and remove makeup. I made up a bottle of it 75 EVOO/25%Castor and using it has made quite a difference in my dry skin. My mom uses it as a eye makeup remover and cleanser also. No irritation at all. hth K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Girl Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Have her check out Garden of Wisdom. They sell tons of natural products that can be used in skin-care (like oils, antioxidants, etc.) and they have a forum with lots of helpful women who are great at giving recommendations. They also sell ready-made products that sometimes include non-natural ingredients like preservatives, but not the nasty kinds like parabens that often cause reactions. I have found their prices to very reasonable compared to similar, popular brands. Here is their website: http://www.gardenofwisdom.com/home.html Here is their forum: http://forums.delphiforums.com/gardenofwisdom/start One other place I like to shop that has a similar setup but without the forum is Mountain Rose Herbs. http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/ Both places have had great customer service. HTH! Edited to add: I just noticed that she is open to making her own products with recipes. If so, she should definitely check out these places since they sell the ingredients that she would need. The ladies at the GoW forum would be able to help her with recipes too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I've never used them, but I've heard Aubrey Organics is all natural. wwwaubreyorganics.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet in Toronto Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I am not easily impressed by cosmetic company claims and tend to be skeptical. That being said... I started using Avalon Organics Revitalizing Eye Gel and am extremely impressed at the improvement I've seen in the skin around my 48 year old eyes. It is very mild, not irritating at all, and you only use a tiny amount. I would definitely try other products by this company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 There are a number of ways to get away from using commercial stuff. Unfortunately, many of the commercial products - even more natural ones - contain preservatives. And, frankly, "natural" does not translate to non-allergenic, even when the most likely offenders aren't used. I highly recommend Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Healing for Women and The Family Herbal. She has great skin care recipes that you can make and tweak for your own needs. There is also a Yahoo group called "no poo" (that's shampoo) for support, ideas and discussion about natural alternatives in personal care. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katrina Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 It may be too expensive for her, but Arbonne is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KS_ Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Have her check out Garden of Wisdom. They sell tons of natural products that can be used in skin-care (like oils, antioxidants, etc.) and they have a forum with lots of helpful women who are great at giving recommendations. They also sell ready-made products that sometimes include non-natural ingredients like preservatives, but not the nasty kinds like parabens that often cause reactions. I have found their prices to very reasonable compared to similar, popular brands. Here is their website: http://www.gardenofwisdom.com/home.html Here is their forum: http://forums.delphiforums.com/gardenofwisdom/start I've been very happy with Garden of Wisdom, too - and the ladies on the forum are very helpful and could probably help your friend narrow down what exactly is causing her reactions and give her good recommendations. And I've been using shampoo bars for a couple years from Chagrin Valley: http://www.chagrinvalleysoapandcraft.com/ She makes a lot of different soaps and shampoo bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen sn Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 The ONLY products I have EVER found to be 100% natural - Aubrey Organics http://www.aubrey-organics.com/ bought for cheap here http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/search/en/browse.jsp?q=%22Aubrey+Organics%22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Terressentials products are 100% natural and 100% organic. I've tried quite a few of their products and I like almost all of them. They are not cheap though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~blessedmom~ Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I'm a Burt's Bees gal!! (and the little one is a Baby Bee!!:001_smile: ) Giovanni hair products are great...expensive at stores, but pretty cheap online www.vitacost.com is just one place. For makeup try everyday minerals www.everydayminerals.com FANTASTIC!! You can even order free samples! The sunlight concealer works wonders on black eye circles!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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