Since we are at the start of a fresh new year, it’s a fantastic time to set a few new habits to great skin from the inside out.

I came across this article that I thought was really interesting. It has good info on some nutritional points that may not be exactly common knowledge, but I also like the information on how some of the organs in your body helps to maintain and build nice skin – and how we can support those organs.

GOING GREEN FOR HEALTHY SKIN

I’ve noticed myself since making my diet a bigger priority that my skin has improved. My biggest discovery has been green smoothies.

I went on a raw/green smoothie challenge for a week once when my daughter was away. When she came back she said my skin looked like water. I didn’t even ask!. That sold me – my largest skin care problems are large pores and a ruddy complexion.

These days I find that if my skin is starting to look ‘muddy’ I get back on my green smoothie routine (at least one good one a day) and within days I see an improvement.

REAL FOOD FOR HEALTHY SKIN

My current challenge is to spend more time in the kitchen making ‘real food’ and to cut the crap out of the cupboards (again). (if  you want more info on that or if you’d like to get to know me better, you can check out my ‘at home’ blog and my health journey blog where I will have more indepth info about these things – My Home Blog and Healthy Habits Blog.

DR. MERCOLA ON HEALTHY SKIN CARE NUTRITION

Here’s the link to the article if you’d like to have a look. You need to scroll down a bit to get Dr. Mercola’s comments and the additional information.

Healthy Skin Care Nutrition

While there are plenty of things that you can do to on the outside, getting in the habit to care for your skin and to keep it healthy from the inside is always a good idea – and a great place to start when brainstorming your next natural skin care creation.

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 Green Light Special

I thought it would suit us because we are a ‘green’ company, and it was a play on the red light specials that are popular.

And of course we can’t forget – green light means GO!

Go and make some good for you, environmentally friendly homemade skin care!

So this week I asked myself, what would be the very best special that I could put on this time of year when everyone is starting to feel the crunch of Christmas shopping as the days are flying by.

I figured it was ease and speed of Christmas shopping and ideas so I decided that you may love to have quick processing and express shipping to get your items to you right away so you will have no worries and lots of time to transform those awesome ingredients into awesome Christmas presents.

So from now until I close shipping for the Christmas holidays (Dec 18 until Dec 27)  you will receive express shipping and rush processing on all orders of $75 or over before shipping and taxes.

All you have to do is check your total and write me a quick note in the message section of the checkout cart when you order – you can say Green Light Express til Dec 18 please! and I will process and ship your order express asap at no extra charge. During this time I will be expanding my regular order processing hours to ensure the quickest processing time possible (2 days max, same day is possible depending on time of order and volume in order queue.

Exceptions will be if I am out of stock, there are a few items that I am not stocking at the moment including RBD Coconut Oil, Pharmacopia Beeswax and large sizes of Emu Oil (I have a few oz left at this time) and large size Unrefined Cocoa Butter PPP. If you order an item that I don’t have in, I will let you know immediately and you can decide how you would like to proceed.

Also, sorry but I can’t offer the express shipping upgrade for US, BC or Eastern provinces past New Brunswick because the express charges can be crazy but I can put you on rush order status (a $5 value). If you live in any of those places and would like a discount on express shipping, just let me know in the message section.

AND I was wondering what else I could do to make it even better?

FREE MAKE IT SPECIAL EGUIDE COLLECTION ON ORDERS OVER $60

That’s when I decided to include a free copy of my Make It Special eGuide collection for free with every order of $60 or more. It will give  you lots of great ideas about what you can make that is quick and easy as well as some packaging ideas and a lot more.

Just let me know that you would like your free copy in the message section of the check out page when you place your order (NOTE: If you miss it for any reason, you can email me using the contact form, please include your name and approximate date ordered.)

GREAT NEWS! NO MINIMUM ORDER REQUIRMENT

I also have removed the $35.00 minimum order requirement. This means that if you only need to pick up one or two things, you can! Orders under $75.00 may still be ’rush ordered’ and/or express shipping, but the usual $5 rush fee and extra Canada Post Express shipping costs will apply and be calculated seperately after I receive and pack your order.

CHRISTMAS COUPONS

If you are looking for a great gift to give at Christmas, you can always send a Skincare Naturals Christmas Gift Certificate.

Just email me using the contact form (link in the top menu on this page) to let me know what you’d like (the amount 25.00, 50.00, 75.00 or 100.00) and if you would like a card and gift certificate shipped to you in the mail or if you would prefer me to send it direct or digitally (if you’re running out of time this could be the perfect solution.)

The certificate can be redeemed for ingredients or any finished items – things like homemade soaps and body butters from our new finished items section, coming soon. (in the event that the shopping cart isn’t available, I will be happy to send an email list of available items).

A fantastic gift or stocking stuffer for someone who loves truly natural skin care. What the heck, a great gift to ask for when they want to know what YOU want for Christmas!

Ho Ho Ho!

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I was in the mood for patchouli so I used a few drops of patchouli essential oil – it’s great. I get my patchouli fix everytime I use it and it has good staying power.

I don’t have a lot of these ingredients in for sale on my site right now but I would be happy to reorder and start to carry them if there is any interest.

Let me know in the comment section if there are any items you see here, or any others that you would like to make your own homemade face toner.

If you have a favourite recipe, we would love to see it!

Personally I’ve usually found store bought facial toners to be harsh but I’ve realize that you can make your own completely lush toner very quickly and easily that really is a treat to use.

Here is what I used… (this time around, part of the fun is that there are so many possibilities!)

I didn’t measure, but I’ve put approximate percentage that I used. I made a 1oz bottle.

50% rose floral water

a few drops patchouli eo

5% pseudocollagen

a teeny weeny bit hyaluronic acid

30% helichrysum floral water

5% aloe extract

Here are a few links that you may like to explore about making your own homemade face toner.

It really is worth the time, they really do give a fresh face to start the day, also a great way to end the day feeling clean and ready for pleasant dreams!

Homemade Face Toner Recipes 1 – some great ideas for using things like watermelon juice.

Homemade Face Toner Recipes 2  – make your own toner from things like egg white and infused pine needles. Can’t wait to try it!

Homemade Face Toner Video – a nice illustration on how to easily use your own herbs and tea to make your own facial toner.

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