The Official "Natural Beauty" Thread

Empress_

Welcome IC Family

Here we shall post skin, hair & body beauty products which we use/like. This is a place to share ideas, tips, advice, beauty regiments etc.

What is your "beauty workout plan" looking like sisters? (Brothers, there are products in here for you too )

Certain products I am loyal to but I like trying different things. This is an outlet for suggestions so please feel free.

S/O to @sixsicksins for encouraging this.....

100% Pure African Black Soap
Natural and great for sensitive skin


Pure 50% Cocoa Butter 50% Shea Butter
(I love how cocoa butter smooth it makes my skin and the scent makes me want to eat my arm I must say)


Organic Olive Oil
(Have been using this since my teens if not for the sheen but the scent alone. Takes me back to my days in Harlem and that scent has ha a special place in my hair/heart ever since)


Carole's Daughter Curl booster
(Defines and separates frizzy curls)


Exotic Coconut Body Spray


Coconut Oil
Use it on your skin or in your cooking. Either way, coconut>>>>>>>>>


100% Pure Shea Butter
Numerous Benefits, take a closer read


Cyperus esculentus
(A plant cultivated for its edible tubers aka. Tigernut)
Tigernut, Tiger Nut Oil, Tiger Nut Milk
(Too many benefits to list here.
Fellas, this one is also for you. Increases the fertility in men etc.)




"Black Love"
(Love the natural scent, leaves skin with a healthy dewy glow.)


Get "Sweet Like Me"
A natural earthy scented spray which can be used in the hair and on the body.

Aruba Coconut, Warm Vanilla Sugar & Apricot Vanilla Signature Scents
(Bath & Body Works so not completely natural but what can I say when one enjoys walking around smelling like Vanilla and Coconuts <3)

Valentinez A. Kaiser

lol @ "tiger nut" being recommended for the fellas

Lil Loca

rosewater and almond oil are supposedly good for the skin. i just bought some today. witch hazel works well as far as astringents.

dalyricalbandit

what exactly is "tiger nut oil"

just doesnt sound to right

Empress_

dalyricalbandit wrote: »

what exactly is "tiger nut oil"

just doesnt sound to right

Aye mi madre! You too? @dalyricalbandit. Lol.

The tubular of this plant is what is referred to as tiger nut. What is derived from it is what they use to make tiger nuts, tiger nut oil and milk. It all comes from a plant my dear. Relax. Lol.

dalyricalbandit

@Empress_

ya le llege

Pico Roscoe

Damn I don't use any natural products *shrug*

SixSickSins

Yayyyyy mi hermanita!! Ya tu sabes.

I shall amass my products in the morning with an accompanying pic. Also a recipe I use for my skin. We use some of the things already ♡.

Empress_

@Pico

You can post anything you wish love. This thread is about natural beauty so you may contribute any product, beauty secret or tip that helps keep you naturally beautiful.

Empress_

Homemade face mask

Blueberries or kiwi mashed up
Honey
Olive oil
Orange Juice
Yogurt

Mix together and apply a generous amount to your face for as long as you wish.

*Please try to refrain from eating your face


Quick at home foot softening

Keep your feet soft with this over overnight remedy.

Slather your feet with Vaseline and wrap them in Saran. Wake up the next morning with the softest soles.

@sixsicksins

I'm going to need your testimonial on that one ^^ lol



I will add more later.

MissK

Drinking plenty of water is one of the best and cheapest things you can do for your skin.

Water can also prevent headaches due to dehydration (most people are to some degree more often than not) and it can also improve your mood.

Empress_

@Miss K

Absolutely! Keeping hydrated by drinking plenty of water as well as consuming lots of water based foods is important.
Water and sufficient sleep helps keep your skin youthful and fresh.

shit happens

Marley Good lookin on the feet lathering technique you gone have these slave feet of mine shinning outchea in this world

ima gone head an do my victory dance now

Give me tips on maintaining healthy locs

WeeZee

The weather's super cold over here and to prevent my lips from getting dry I make a lip scrub from brown sugar, honey and olive oil.

Don't know if this counts but when I'm heading out I rub a little vaseline on the parts of my feet that'd be prone to blisters then slip on my heels, keeps them blister free.

I also use a coffee and cocoa face mask, it makes my skin glow. I'll post the recipe below

Spoiler:

Ingredients:

4 Tbsp. finely ground espresso or coffee beans (I use my own grinder, but already ground coffee and even instant coffee work, too)
4 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder (your basic Hersheys is perfect here)
8 Tbsp. dairy product. Choose whole milk, heavy cream, yogurt (must be unflavored!), almond milk or coconut milk. Use less dairy if you like a thicker paste. Substitutions are allowed: Try an egg instead of dairy if you are an egg mask lover, or substitute oils, such as olive oil, extra virgin coconut oil or almond oil if you have dehydrated skin. If using oils, halve the amount or it will be too runny.
2 Tbsp. honey (if you have dry skin) or lemon juice (if you have oily skin)
Preparation:

If you have whole beans, finely grind beans in a grinder. Remember, beans should be finely ground so they don't scratch your face. If you just made coffee, you can use the freshly brewed coffee grounds, although they won't contain as much caffeine.
Mix coffee and cocoa powder in a bowl.

Add the dairy product and stir until a smooth paste forms. You can use less dairy if you like a thicker paste.

Stir in the honey. (I like to warm up the honey in a warm water bath or in the microwave so it mixes better).

Apply the paste to your clean face and neck.

Let the mask dry.

Wet a washcloth and press it to your face to loosen the mask, then rinse with warm water. If you have sensitive skin, you should avoid rubbing your face because the coffee grounds could potentially scratch your skin. It's really up to you, you'll get a feel for what your skin can take and how finely ground the coffee is.

Empress_

Lady_Zee wrote: »

The weather's super cold over here and to prevent my lips from getting dry I make a lip scrub from brown sugar, honey and olive oil.

Yes lady!! Thanks for your contribution. Brown sugar makes for a great exfoliant, coffee does too. Its antioxident properties rejuvenate the skin giving it a nice fresh boost.
It has the ability to revitalize cells, mend any broken, improves circulation and soothes any irritation especially in the winter with the cold, dry air we get.

Coffee Scrub

2 cups of coffee grounds
2/3 tablespoon of vanilla extract or oil
1/ 3 tablespoon of sweet almond oil
1/ 2 cup of cane sugar
Splash of cinnamon

Mix these ingredients together in a bowl. Apply in the shower with your hands, rubbing in a gentle circular motion.

The cane sugar and coffee combined provide an exfoliating effect, removing deposit build-up and dead skin cells, While the almond and vanilla oil leave your skin feeling soft, silky, and smooth.

Coffee Face Mask

3 tbsp. of used finely ground coffee
A small glass of milk

Mix ground coffee and milk together, blend well until you have a thick and creamy paste. If the mixture is too runny just add a little more ground coffee.
Apply mixture onto your face and neck and smooth all over. Ensure you do not get any on your lips and avoid putting on your eyes. Massage into your skin and leave for 20 minutes.
Remove mask from your face, continue to massage your skin while doing so. Apply face moisturizer to damp skin as this will lock in the moisture.


**Another at home quick scrub would be to use Baking Soda.

Keep it coming ladies.

MillzOG

smfh here I come in here thinking/hoping this was gon be a thread where ya was gon post pics without ya masks (makeup) on. WOAT


Gon ahead and make that happen Marley, thanks in advance.

MzzKlapBak

natural shampoo:

Apple Cider Vinegar with "mother"


wet hair as normal
use spray bottle and spray mixture of apple cider vinegar and water on scalp
rub through scalp all the way to ends of hair
rinse

*Can be used after regular shampooing as well

Leaves hair soft and shiny

ShiveDreadz

Wack thread, came in this thread expecting some natural, beautiful pics of the ladies of the IC...especially seeing who made the thread.

Go ahead and bless us for christmas Marley...

lechic

I dont usr natural products.

Empress_

lechic wrote: »

I dont usr natural products.

Hello my dear. Please refer to my previous comment to Pico.

Empress_ wrote: »

@Pico

You can post anything you wish love. This thread is about natural beauty so you may contribute any product, beauty secret or tip that helps keep you naturally beautiful.

Britt_J

@empress great thread..I always see the natural soap, but I'm nervous about trying them. It doesn't leave that dry, filmy, bar soap feeling does it? Are there any others you would recommend?

struggle_cat

Organic rosehip oil is great for blemishes and softening the skin.

lechic

Hi marley...


I use philosophy moisturizer for my face.

I used Fresh for my skin care regime.

MsSouthern

I like to make this hair mask from one avocado mashed up mixed with 2 tablespoons of honey . I'll heat it up for about 30 sec and apply for 20 minutes . wash and it makes my hair super soft.

Also a tightening/toning facial . Mix the juice from 1/2 lemon and 1 egg white. Mix for about 3-4 minutes and apply to your face . Let it dry for 30 minutes. Wash with warm water

Sea salt scrub ...super easy . Mix a cup of sea salt and 1/2 cup of baby oil. Let it set for 25 hrs. Apply to your skin and rinse. Smooth and soft skin all over

Britt_J

Have any of you natural ladies tried a mashed banana mask for your hair? My friend tried it and said it was really difficult to come out.

I was wondering is there something special you need to add to prevent this.

dalyricalbandit

Lady_Zee wrote: »

The weather's super cold over here and to prevent my lips from getting dry I make a lip scrub from brown sugar, honey and olive oil.

thats goat I stay chap free because of this