Top 6 Reasons to Use or DIY Natural Skin Care Products

Unlocking Radiant Skin: 6 Compelling Reasons to Embrace Natural Skin Care

Hey there, lovely readers! I'm Jen, a seasoned herbalist with 16 years of crafting organic remedies at JS&S. Today, I'm here to reveal the secrets of why you should make the switch to natural and organic skincare. Buckle up as we dive into the world of revitalized, glowing skin, naturally.

1. Soothe Your Skin: Nature's Healing Touch

Are you tired of your skin throwing tantrums and looking like it's in a constant state of rebellion? Say goodbye to those chemical-laden products that leave you feeling dry and irritated. Natural and organic skincare products are the soothing balm your skin craves. Think zinc oxide, tea tree oil, and lavender extract—gifts from Mother Nature herself, leaving your skin smooth and nourished, not sore and irritated.

2. Ancient Wisdom: Tried and True

"De Materia Medica" by Dioscorides is a pharmacopoeia of medicinal plants and the medicines that can be obtained from them. The five-volume work was written between 50 and 70 CE by Pedanius Dioscorides, a Greek physician in the Roman army. It was widely read for more than 1,500 years until supplanted by revised herbals in the Renaissance, making it one of the longest-lasting of all natural history and pharmacology books.

Natural and organic ingredients have been in the skincare game long before synthetic chemicals came along. Our ancestors, wise souls that they were, harnessed the power of these botanical wonders for centuries. The best part? No nasty side effects. These ingredients are the real deal, proven through the ages, unlike those synthetic impostors with their laundry list of side effects.

3. If You Wouldn't Eat It, Don't Wear It!

Our skin is a master absorber, like a sponge ready to soak up whatever we apply to it. If you wouldn't eat the ingredients in your skincare, why let your skin feast on them? It's time to be conscious not only about what goes into your body but also what goes on it. Flip those product labels and ask yourself, "Would I ingest this?" If the answer is no, it's time for a skincare makeover.

4. Quality Over Quantity: Saving Your Skin and Wallet

Here's the deal: quality natural and organic ingredients not only benefit your skin but also your bank account in the long run. Whether you whip up your potions or trust reliable sources, you'll save money. These top-notch ingredients mean you use less product each time, ensuring your skincare lasts longer. Unlike chemical-based products that require layers upon layers, leaving you with dry skin and a lighter wallet.

5. Eco-Friendly Beauty: A Gift to the Planet

Synthetic chemicals harm more than just your skin; they pose a grave threat to the environment. The production process behind traditional skincare products wreaks havoc on ecosystems, from pollution-heavy mining to toxic emissions. Natural skincare ingredients, on the other hand, are Earth's own gifts, leaving a gentler footprint. Let's protect our planet while we pamper our skin.

6. Cruelty-Free and Ethical: Beauty with Compassion

Let's talk ethics. It's shocking how many skincare giants still test their products on innocent animals. But the good news is that natural skincare artisans stand on the side of compassion. They champion cruelty-free practices, ensuring no harm comes to any living beings. Choosing natural skincare products means you're taking a stand against cruel testing methods and supporting a more empathetic beauty industry.

Ready to DIY? Here's Your Blueprint!

Now, you might be wondering how to dive into the world of DIY natural skincare. Fear not! My journey started with my Master Herbalist certification, hours of online research, and delving into century-old botany books. Research is your friend, and trust me, it's worth every moment. For a head start, check out my website, where I've compiled a list of sustainably sourced botanical ingredients. It's a treasure trove to kickstart your natural skincare adventure.

SUSTAINABLY SOURCED BOTANICAL INGREDIENTS:

Starwest Botanicals

Bulk Apothecary

Grow Your Own

Resource Locally

So, there you have it, folks—six compelling reasons to embrace the beauty of natural skincare. Your skin will thank you, Mother Earth will thank you, and you'll bask in the glow of radiant, ethical beauty. It's time to make the switch and discover a world of natural wonders for your skin.

Updates from Etsy Shop for JBHomemadeShop this week!😁💬

Sugaring Wax Natural Hair Removal for Thicker Hair 2 Oz - Sugaring Wax - Body Sugaring - Sugaring - Organic Hair Removal Wax by JBHomemadeShop

$5.99 USD

Sugaring wax is and organic, natural and gentle alternative to waxing and shaving. The sugaring hair removal method has been used for centuries dating back to ancient Egypt and that beauty guru Cleopatra, Persia, and Arabia. For individuals whose hairs naturally grow thin and those who have been faithful waxers and would like a natural alternative.Sugaring can be used by anyone who wants a natural alternative for hair removal. All hair types and skin types, including those with ...  

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Sugaring Paste Natural Hair Removal for Thicker Hair - 2 Oz - Sugaring Paste - Body Sugaring - Traditional Sugaring - Organic Hair Removal by JBHomemadeShop 

$5.99 USD

Sugaring paste is an organic, natural and gentle alternative to waxing and shaving. The sugaring hair removal method has been used for centuries dating back to ancient Egypt and that beauty guru Cleopatra, Persia, and Arabia. Beginners to Sugaring and those with thicker/coarse hair should start with sugaring paste.Sugaring can be used by anyone who wants a natural alternative for hair removal. All hair types and skin types, including those with eczema, psoriasis, even varicose ...  

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Sugaring Paste & Natural Pink Rose Petal Sugar Scrub Deluxe Bundle Save 10% - Sugaring Paste - Pink Rose Sugar Scrub - Oatmeal Mint Scrub by JBHomemadeShop  

$44.98 USD

Sugaring Paste Deluxe Bundles are the same as our Sugaring Paste Deluxe Kits, just super-sized! Sugaring paste hair removal is a less painful, natural alternative to common methods of hair removal. Exfoliation is the key to getting the best results during your at-home sugaring hair removal sessions. In my experience and research, you will get better results from sugaring if you take the time to take care of your skin before and after your sugaring treatments at home. Exfoliation ...  

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Natural Red Rose Petal Scrub Sugaring Wax Deluxe Starter Kit by JBHomemadeShop

$16.88 USD

The benefits of Red roses, Oatmeal and Sugaring Wax unite for a complete sugaring hair removal kit. The easy way to begin Body Sugaring at home, JBHomemade Sugaring Deluxe Starter Kits provide the perfect solution.Sugaring Wax Deluxe Starter kits provide everything you will need for sugaring hair removal at home successfully! You will receive a non-oil based oatmeal mint brown sugar scrub for before sugaring exfoliation, sugaring wax hair removal, Natural Red Rose Petal Scrub for ...  

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Ultra Hydrating Blemish Fighting Face Serum – Extra Moisturizing Acne Clearing Serum – Thyme Sunflower and Aloe Acne Serum - Acne Serum by JBHomemadeShop

$12.99 USD

The cleansing and antiseptic properties of Thyme combine with protective, antioxidant properties of Sunflower Oil. This powerful combination is the base formula of JBHomemade's stimulating "Thyme Infused Sunflower Oil," and is what makes this remarkable product a must have, for your oily and blemish-prone skin.This specially formulated, all natural, plant-derived serum gives your skin a smoother looking appearance, fights acne, blemishes, and scars with Sunflower oil ...  

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Rose Water Face Toner - 100% Pure & Natural Flower Facial Cleanser - JBHomemade Rose Water – Rose Infusion Toner - Rose Hydrosol - 2.5 oz by JBHomemadeShop

$8.49 USD

All Natural Rose Water balances your skin's delicate pH levels as it naturally hydrates and conditions your skin. A special slow heating process draws out the purest and most potent Rose (Rosa Damascena) active elements to naturally soothe inflammation, prevent dryness and leave your complexion looking refreshed. It is also ideal as a makeup setting spray. Treating your skin with pure Rose Water means you will see all of the benefits without having to worry about any skin ...  

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JBHomemade Natural Skincare Ingredients List + Benefits to the skin

Plants for Scrubs and Skincare

Mint Leaves:

Anti-inflammatory, moisturizes and calms dry itchy skin.

Lemon and Orange (juice and zest):

Antiseptic, Exfoliates and Blackhead remover.

Rose Petals (Red and Pink):

Contains tons of Vitamin C, known to help heal sun-damaged spots and is also a natural anti-inflammatory agent.

Dried Lavender:

Is a Soothing Treatment of Acne, Eczema, Wrinkles and an excellent Toner and Calms itchy skin, an anti-aging wonder.

Honey:

Antimicrobial, antioxidant, moisturizes

Rosemary:

Kills bacteria, fungi, and viruses on the skin, which make it ideal for using on minor wounds and burns, or on problem skin that's affected by dermatitis, acne, eczema or psoriasis.

Chamomile:

Helps relieve symptoms of eczema, known to calm red, dry, and irritated skin, natural antioxidant, natural antiseptic and has antimicrobial properties

Aloe:

Treats blemishes, acne, and other skin problems, softens dead skin cells leaving the skin feeling soft and smooth upon regular use, delays visible signs of aging like fine lines and appearance of wrinkles, relieves itchy skin.

Calendula:

A garden plant in the daisy family has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. Also used to treat eczema.

Thyme:

Can calm, even skin tone and help with oily skin and acne.

Hollyhock:

Hollyhock is a good skin moisturizer. This herb also treats dry skin and provides soft, radiant and soft skin. It hydrates the skin for the long hours.

Pumpkin:

Packed with fruit enzymes and alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs), which increase cell turnover, to brighten and smooth the skin. Pumpkin helps soften and soothe the skin and boost collagen production to prevent the signs of aging.

Carrier Oils for scrubs

Almond Oil:

Antioxidant: can repair sun damage on your skin.

Coconut Oil:

Clears Skin, Softens skin, Fights Infection

Extra Virgin Olive Oil:

A powerful ingredient of anti-aging skin care products; rich in antioxidants, it prevents skin aging, the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines; it also nourishes, rejuvenates and protects the skin. Rich in vitamin E and A, helps prolong youth, hydrates the skin, maintains its elasticity and softness. EVOO also helps skin cells to regenerate

Sunflower Oil:

Helps to create a protective layer that prevents bacteria from making direct contact with your skin thus it prevents acne. An antioxidant, sunflower oil has anti-inflammatory properties and omega-6 fatty acids as well.

Grapeseed Oil:

Restoration of Collagen, Skin Balancing, Prevention of Acne and Aging, Wrinkle and Scar Reduction

Dry Carrier Oatmeal:

Natural cleansers called saponins that can remove dirt and oil from the pores, improves skin tone and texture, Relieves itchy/psoriasis, eczema, treats acne, removes dryness.

Essential Oils

Peppermint Oil:

Antibacterial properties

Vanilla Extract:

Antioxidant, anti-aging, is soothing.

Orange Extracted Oil:

Mild aphrodisiac, relief from inflammation, Antidepressant

Lemon Essential Oil:

Mild aphrodisiac, relief from inflammation, Antidepressant

Safflower Oil:

Prevents dryness/roughness. Removes dirt/oil. Great for eczema, psoriasis, and acne.

Eucalyptus Oil:

Anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, decongestant, deodorant, antiseptic, antibacterial, stimulating.

Macadamia Nut Oil:

Topically firms your skin while maintaining a youthful glow.

Lavender Oil:

Lavender oil is a wonderful remedy for eczema, has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties and helps in reducing the swelling and redness

Rose Absolute Essential Oil:

calming and uplifting, and has anti-inflammatory, cooling and soothing properties. It works well for dry, hot, inflamed, or itchy skin. It can also work well for preventing scarring, treating broken capillaries, and even for relieving stress.

Sugars: Alpha-hydroxy rich, exfoliates, great for eczema and psoriasis, Increases cell regeneration, reduces skin pigmentation by forcing melanin out of skin cells, antioxidant

Raw Sugar:

Hard-Grain

Cane Sugar:

Medium-Grain

Brown Sugar:

Finer grain which also contains vitamin B

Rose Water Face Toner - 100% Pure & Natural Flower Facial Cleanser - JBHomemade Rose Water – Rose Infusion Toner - Rose Hydrosol - 2.5 oz $8.49	Pure CURED ALOE - 100% Pure Soothing Aloe Vera- 8 Oz $15.98
Pure CURED ALOE - 100% Pure Soothing Aloe Vera- 4 Oz $7.99	Natural Hollyhock Lavender Herbal Aloe Facial Mask - Detoxifying Mask - Acne Mask - Purifying Facial Mask - Refreshing Face Mask - 2 Oz $17.99
Ultra Hydrating Blemish Fighting Face Serum – Extra Moisturizing Acne Clearing Serum – Thyme Sunflower and Aloe Acne Serum - Acne Serum $12.99	Lavender Infused Aloe – Lavender Aloe - 2 Oz - Real Lavender Aloe Vera Gel - Aloe Vera Leaf Gel with Lavender $4.99
Ultra Hydrating Anti-Aging Face Serum – Extra Moisturizing Anti-Aging Wrinkle Serum – Rose and Chamomile Facial Serum $17.99	Pink Rose Infused Aloe – Rose Aloe - 2.5 Oz - Real Rose Aloe Vera Gel - Aloe Vera Leaf Gel with Fresh Pink Rose Petals $4.99
Natural Turmeric Diabetic Nerve Pain Salve - Neuropathy Pain Remedy - 2 Oz $15.99	Rose the Age Away Face Serum – Rose Water and Rose Hip Anti-Aging Wrinkle Serum – Rose and Rose Hip Facial Serum - Natural Anti-Aging Serum $17.99
Natural Hollyhock Botanical Remedy Infusion Facial Toner - 2.5 oz - Hollyhock Hydrosol Toner - Flower Water Toner $9.39	Oatmeal Lavender Bath Soak - Soothing Bath Soak - Herbal Lavender Bath - With Tea Bags - Relieve Stress and Tension - Calm Itchy Skin - 8 Oz $15.99

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More and more men and women are switching to sugaring! This week we have...

I'm getting lots of things done at JBHomemade Sugaring and Skin Care today! Lots of orders going out today for my shop! More and more men and women are switching to sugaring! This week we have Pure Aloe, Thyme infused Sunflower Blemish #Serum, Hollyhock Facial Mask, 20+ orders of #sugaring paste and a sugaring wax shipping to my awesome customers!☺♥ Check out more at https://www.etsy.com/shop/JBHomemadeShop

Go here to learn how to make your sugaring paste at home or

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Natural beauty comes from nature, not labs and factories.

Just a few thoughts for the day...

Beauty: Natural beauty comes from nature, not labs and factories. There are many over-the-counter, mass produced, personal care products that can be replaced with a few basic ingredients using old-fashioned, proven remedies for personal care.
Facial Care: Natural facial care remedies use organic ingredients that each hold benefits for your skin's health. Finding the right blend, the right herbs or oils or flowers for what one wants to accomplish. That could be soothing redness, treating acne or blemishes, or wrinkles around the eyes.
Skin Care: Natural, organic skin care remedies do a better job of protecting and healing skin than store bought cosmetics.
Here are just a few of the Natural Beauty handmade products (from scratch, in small batches) offered in my shop right now:
♦Absolutely Pure Aloe Gel
♦Lavender and Chamomile Infused Toner
♦Rose infused Witch Hazel Clearing Toner
♦Rose Water Toner
♦Hollyhock Toner
♦Oatmeal Calendula Brown Sugar Bath Soak and Body Polish
♦Oatmeal Chamomile Brown Sugar Bath Soak and Body Polish
♦Hollyhock Facial Mask
♦Lavender Infused Aloe Vera
♦Rose Infused Aloe Vera
♦Ultra Hydrating Anti-Aging Rose and Chamomile Facial Serum
♦Ultra Hydrating Blemish Fighting Thyme Sunflower and Aloe Acne Serum
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In my coming posts, we will discuss in detail the blends mentioned above and how they benefit your skin. Feel free to invite your friends along for the topics. 

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Exclusive! How To Use Sugaring Wax Tutorial instructions

The most common question that is asked me about sugaring gel/wax?
"Is it just like waxing in a salon?"
Well...yes and no.
There are similarities, yes. But that's where it ends.
There are so many DIFFERENCES that I can not say that sugaring is
"just like waxing in a salon".
Here's a comparison chart: (Click to Enlarge) SUGARING WAX: Do not confuse sugaring wax with the above-mentioned wax. The charts above include waxes used at salons (hot wax, resin wax, etc). Here's the low down on sugaring wax:

Facts	Sugaring Wax / Gel
Temperature	Just melted
Thickness	Applied very thinly over large area
Application	With a wooden spatula, butter knife Or applicator provided
Direction of Application	Against natural growth direction
Direction of Removal	With the natural growth direction
Method of Removal	With plastic, cloth or paper strips (I provide 2 denim strips)
Hair Thickness	Thin/Dark/Light
Goal	Temporary lasting up to three to four weeks
Hair Length	Trim if longer than 1/4"
Ingredients	Organic cane sugar fresh organic lemon juice Mountain Spring Water No chemicals or resins

How do you do it? Well, it could not be easier!
• Warm your sugaring wax ever so slightly, preferably, in a bowl of hot water until the wax has the consistency of syrup or honey*
Remember it should be somewhat warm, but NEVER hot!
• Always start with clean, exfoliated and dry skin**
• Apply a thin layer of cornstarch provided (or baby powder).
• Using the applicator provided spread a thin layer of the sugaring wax in the OPPOSITE direction of hair growth in the desired area.
• Apply a denim strip.
•While holding the skin taut, rub the denim piece back and forth creating heat friction. This action ensures the sugaring wax can soak into your pores, coating hair follicles.
• QUICKLY remove the strip pulling in the SAME direction of the hair growth.
*Note: You can use a microwave in 10-second intervals not to exceed 30 seconds.
**It is highly recommended that you exfoliate your skin gently before sugaring.
See? Similar to waxing at a salon, but I would say, well for lack of better words, OPPOSITE! AND naturally gentle.

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