Organics are the great for skin care

The all organic way of life is a growing trend, not just in what Americans eat, but what they wear on their skin.

Lily Organics has been blending and bottling natural skincare products for 25 years. Now, owner Lily Morgan is willing to share her secrets to a more natural look.

"Not all the universities and all the people with all the PhDs in the world will ever come up with anything as effective as rose hip seed oil," she said.

A problem with dry skin?

"You can even just take an avocado, make it into a paste and apply it to your skin," Morgan said.

Oily skin?

"You can just apply yogurt,” she said. “You can mix honey and yogurt with oatmeal."

Lily's book also reveals these five things you should avoid.

• Synthetic colors listed on labels as F, D and C, or D and C are potential carcinogens.
• Talc, often found in blushes and eye shadows, has been linked to respiratory damage.
• Dibutyl phthalate, found in some nail polish and moisturizers, might cause reproductive damage.
• Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives can cause irritation and allergic reactions.
• Parabens mimic estrogen and may cause reproductive damage.

So read the labels carefully. Lily believes you're safer staying natural.

"It just shows you the beauty and versatility of mother nature," she said.

One more tip: for a sun burn, try a cool bath with one-quarter cup of banking soda. It will take the sting away.

Source: www.news14charlotte.com