The use of natural based products for maintaining skin are highly recommended. Natural products are more effective and gentler to the skin and the environment. Quality natural products are within reach even in your kitchen cupboard.
- Cleanse Skin Gently – Avoid harsh soaps and cleansing products especially on your face. Try cleaning your face with natural oils like olive oil. Massage your face with olive oil and then wipe off with a warm moist cloth. Natural soap bars are also gentle on the skin because they are filled with great oils like shea butter and natural glycerin.
- Exfoliate - When you clean away the dulling layer of dead cells your skin starts glowing again. You can make your own exfoliants using locally obtained camwood powder (red osun). You can make a scrub paste with camwood and shea butter or olive oil. Gently massage into skin and allow to dry as a mask. Wash off with warm water. Other scrubs can be made using salt or sugar combined with shea butter and other nourishing oils.
- Moisturize – Light oils are great for the skin. Moisturize while the skin is still damp to lock in the moisture. Ultra rich creams with shea butter and other nourishing oils are especially good during the dry weather.
- Protect – Always use a sunscreen to protect skin against the harsh UV rays. Even for those naturally endowed with the protective powers of melanin still need to use sunscreen. The damaging rays of the sun can cause premature aging and dull the skin. The sun can also cause discoloration and patchiness to the complexion.
