Clean beauty

Beauty through natural ingredients

Clean Beauty is an approach to beauty that emphasizes the use of natural, non-toxic ingredients in skincare and beauty products. The goal is to support skin health without harmful chemicals, synthetic substances, or harsh ingredients.

Tips for graceful aging with clean beauty

Castor oil

Castor oil is a true miracle for the skin. This oil is rich in moisturizing fatty acids, such as ricinoleic acid, which are anti-inflammatory and help reduce inflammation and redness, thereby slowing the signs of skin aging. Apply it around your eyes at night and see the results in the morning.

Wrinkle patches

Wrinkle patches, made from silicone or other natural materials like kinesiology tape, can hydrate and support the skin. They reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by promoting hydration and improving skin elasticity.

Satin pillowcase

A satin pillowcase can help reduce friction between your face and the pillow, which can help prevent sleep wrinkles and maintain a smooth skin texture.

Coconut oil for white teeth

Coconut oil has antibacterial properties that can be beneficial for oral health. Oil pulling with coconut oil, where you swish a spoonful of coconut oil around in your mouth, can help whiten teeth and promote overall oral health.

Healthy diet and hydration

A balanced diet with plenty of vegetables, fruits, and sufficient water can contribute to radiant skin. Nutrients like antioxidants help reduce damage from free radicals, which can slow the aging process.

Clean beauty face mask and serum

Use natural ingredients such as honey, yogurt, aloe vera, and vitamin C in homemade face masks and serums. These can nourish, hydrate, and protect the skin from harmful influences.

Face mask recipe:

Ingredients:

  • One tablespoon of honey
  • One tablespoon of yogurt (Greek yogurt works well)
  • One tablespoon of aloe vera gel (fresh or from natural sources)
  • A few drops of vitamin C-rich lemon juice (optional)

How to make It:

  • Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until you have a smooth paste.
  • Apply the mixture to a clean face and leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water and pat your face dry.

Benefits: this mask combines the antibacterial properties of honey, the exfoliating action of yogurt, and the soothing effects of aloe vera for hydrated and radiant skin. Vitamin C adds an extra boost and can help reduce hyperpigmentation.

Serum recipe:

Ingredients:

  • One teaspoon of aloe vera gel
  • One teaspoon of vitamin C-rich rosehip oil
  • Two drops of vitamin E oil
  • A few drops of jojoba oil (optional)

How to make it:

  • Mix all ingredients well in a small bottle. Apply a few drops of the serum to a cleansed face in the evening and gently massage in circular motions.

Benefits: this serum combines the hydrating properties of aloe vera and rosehip oil with the regenerative powers of vitamin E. Jojoba oil, if added, provides extra nourishment without clogging pores.

Face yoga

Face yoga exercises can help strengthen facial muscles, improve blood circulation, and firm up overall facial contours. Take a few minutes daily for face yoga to maintain the skin’s natural elasticity.

Happy mindset

A positive mindset contributes to a healthy appearance. Smile often, surround yourself with positive energy, and seek balance in your life. Stress can negatively affect the skin, so find ways to relax, such as meditation, walking in nature, or practicing mindfulness.

Gua Sha for radiant skin

Gua sha is a traditional Chinese technique where a smooth, rounded stone is scraped over the skin to improve blood circulation, reduce muscle tension, and remove toxins. This can help reduce inflammation, improve complexion, and reduce muscle tension, resulting in healthier and more radiant skin.

Infrared massage for relaxation

An infrared massage device can improve blood circulation, stimulate collagen production, and help relax facial muscles. Use the device with gentle, upward movements on a cleansed face. The infrared heat promotes the absorption of care products and can improve the complexion.

Microcurrent for skin firming

Microcurrent devices deliver low electrical currents to stimulate facial muscles and increase ATP (adenosine triphosphate) production, which firms the skin. Use the microcurrent device according to instructions, paying particular attention to the jawline and forehead.

Cupping

Facial cupping with small silicone cups stimulates blood circulation and lymph flow, which reduces fluid retention, improves complexion, and firms the skin. It promotes relaxation, relieves stress, and can even improve digestion. This non-invasive method revitalizes and rejuvenates the facial skin.

Habits that negatively affect the skin

Avoid the following habits as much as possible to prevent dehydration and aging: excessive sun exposure, smoking, unhealthy diet, excessive alcohol consumption, stress, poor skincare habits, and excessive caffeine consumption (coffee and other caffeinated drinks).

Regularly apply these natural beauty tips and combine them with a healthy lifestyle, face yoga, and a happy mindset for radiant and natural beauty without harmful interventions.

Clean beauty shopping list:

  • Castor oil
  • Wrinkle patches (silicone or kinesiology tape)
  • Satin pillowcase
  • Coconut oil
  • Vegetables and fruits for a healthy diet
  • Honey, yogurt, aloe vera, vitamin C (for the face mask)
  • Aloe vera gel, rosehip oil, vitamin E oil, jojoba oil (for the serum)
  • Gua sha stone
  • Infrared massage device
  • Microcurrent device
  • Silicone cups for facial cupping

Want to know more about clean beauty? Check out the following videos:

  • Castor oil: Clean beauty 1 – Zoom & Passcode: ZS5zXKu*
  • Facetape: Clean beauty 2 – Zoom & Passcode: 2?87LK?k
  • Gua Sha: Clean beauty 3 – Zoom & Passcode: RLT1^Vs1

Women exercising together in the hot cabin at bbb health boutique Amsterdam.