Natural ingredients
Natural skincare ingredients: what is worth using
Some natural ingredients are gentle and useful. Others found in home recipes can burn or irritate the skin.
Gentle and useful
Aloe gel, plant oils such as rosehip, and alcohol-free toners are mild for most people.
Patch test first
Natural does not mean safe for everyone. Test anything new on a small area for a few days.
Skip the kitchen cupboard
Lemon juice, toothpaste and baking soda appear in many online recipes, but they can irritate skin and leave dark marks.
Picks on Amazon
- Seven Minerals Organic Aloe Vera Gel, 12 ozPlain aloe gel without alcohol or fragrance, for after-sun care and light moisture.
- Better Shea Butter Organic Rosehip Oil, 1 ozCold-pressed rosehip oil for dry skin; a few drops mixed into moisturizer is enough.
- Thayers Alcohol-Free Rose Petal Witch Hazel TonerAlcohol-free toner with witch hazel, rose water and aloe.
Check the current price, version and seller on Amazon before you buy.