https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:13:43 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-natural-beauty-regimens-that-actually-work#post-1695963 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 14:52:54 +0000 cascademom 1695963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do an apple cider vinegar rinse about twice weeks after shampoo and conditioner. It makes my hair shiny and soft. I started it to help with dandruff issues. It's done wonders for it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-natural-beauty-regimens-that-actually-work#post-1695945 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 14:42:19 +0000 Mrs tartan 1695945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Once a month I scrub my hair with washing up liquid (yes the stuff you wash dishes with), it strips every bit of oil from hair so requires lots of conditioner after, but wow it's like having baby fine soft hair again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-natural-beauty-regimens-that-actually-work#post-1695895 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 14:18:15 +0000 shellio 1695895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: I think its worth a try! I have very curly hair and didn't think this method would ever work for me because I can't just comb it on the days I don't wash - but rinsing with just water is all the style I need. My sister has straight, fine hair and hers is thin but she started doing it and is really happy with it now. Just prepare yourself that it might feel icky for a few weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-natural-beauty-regimens-that-actually-work#post-1695880 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 14:13:42 +0000 looch 1695880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really wanted the oil cleansing method to revolutionize my skin, it didn't make it worse, so I guess there's that?</p> <p>I really wanted to like coconut oil, but it makes my skin really greasy, like it doesn't absorb but just stays on the top layer. Is there something to using it? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-natural-beauty-regimens-that-actually-work#post-1695875 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 14:11:40 +0000 mrs. wagon 1695875@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom pats white vinegar into her face after washing it at night... it has really tightened up her skin and reduced wrinkles! She spends $$$ on skincare products so hearing this from her really shocked me. Vinegar really does do everything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-natural-beauty-regimens-that-actually-work#post-1695832 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 13:57:18 +0000 lamariniere 1695832@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shellio: that's what I used: coconut oil, baking soda and cornstarch as well as tea tree and lavender essential oils. I haven't had any problems with rashes. The original recipe calls for arrowroot instead of cornstarch, but I have no idea where to get that here. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-natural-beauty-regimens-that-actually-work#post-1695825 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 13:55:40 +0000 Happygal 1695825@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: thanks! I'll go check out my local co-op or Whole Foods to see if they have samplers. I have a memory of smelling their lip balm or something that was just like what you described. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-natural-beauty-regimens-that-actually-work#post-1695808 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 13:52:28 +0000 yoursilverlining 1695808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shellio: I try to do it at least once a week, but sometimes I'm a big slacker! I do definitely notice my skin is a lot nicer than I do it on a regular basis. @mrsjazz: I'm going to try that scrub!</p> <p>@Happygal: Tough question....they are not scented like you would traditionally think, but they can have a strong plant/herbal scent to them, due to the quality of the plants they use to make the products. I think they smell good because the scent is fresh and clean. I don't notice any scent lingering once you apply it; I can say that - and I'm pretty sensative to scents as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-natural-beauty-regimens-that-actually-work#post-1695786 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 13:44:10 +0000 Happygal 1695786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Love this question!</p> <p>@yoursilverlining: are those products strongly scented? I'm interested in them, but prefer scent-free products. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-natural-beauty-regimens-that-actually-work#post-1695754 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 13:32:13 +0000 Boheme 1695754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I make lemon sugar scrub, and I also use a lot of coconut oil on my skin. I also love putting a few drops of essential oil in the bathtub, especially if i'm feeling sick or run down. A little bit of lavender helps me fall asleep, and eucalyptus, tea tree, and peppermint help me when I'm congested. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-natural-beauty-regimens-that-actually-work#post-1695747 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 13:29:51 +0000 Boheme 1695747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shellio: I've always wanted to try this, but I'm scared it won't work on my hair type! I have really fine, straight hair but I have a lot of it and it tends to get dry. Did you have a transition period before your hair balanced out? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-natural-beauty-regimens-that-actually-work#post-1695737 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 13:26:43 +0000 shellio 1695737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: What ingredients do you use? I made a baking soda/cornstarch deodarant and it was great until it gave me a rash with my first pregnancy. Tried it a couple more times since with the same rash. So annoying. Now I just use the crystal which seems like it will last forever but I want to make my own again after its gone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-natural-beauty-regimens-that-actually-work#post-1695729 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 13:24:40 +0000 shellio 1695729@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Zbug: I have a couple of friends that I've recently turned on to the baking soda/ACV and they both said it took about a month before they felt like their hair wasn't greasy anymore. If you are interested I would definitely give it a try! Commit to it for a few weeks, though, because your hair will need some time to get used to it. </p> <p>The ACV rinse really makes my hair soft and shiny. I started out doing both BS and ACV every day, as I would with shampoo, but I found that I didn't really need to do that and currently just use them every 1-3 weeks. My hair is thick and curly and the ACV allows me to comb through it just like conditioner. It is so nice not to have to worry about buying or traveling with shampoo/conditioner anymore, and great that I'm avoiding all the chemicals and decreasing the use of plastic packaging so to me those are some of the benefits. Also saving $$ :)</p> <p>@mrsjazz: I'm going to try the scrub this weekend!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-natural-beauty-regimens-that-actually-work#post-1695654 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 13:07:37 +0000 lamariniere 1695654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All natural deodorant with a base of coconut oil. It has kept me stink-free since I made a batch about 3-4 months ago! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-natural-beauty-regimens-that-actually-work#post-1695652 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 13:07:35 +0000 mrsjazz 1695652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Zbug: I don't measure, but you want it to be thick, but moist and clumpy (that sounds gross). The lemon is the ingredient I use the least of. Make sure you wet your face before you put it on. I usually put it on my face and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, then rub on my face a little, and then rinse. I usually follow up with a mild soap. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-natural-beauty-regimens-that-actually-work#post-1695628 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 13:01:42 +0000 Zbug 1695628@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: I want to try that scrub! Do you know approximately how much you use of each ingredient? Do you let it sit on your face or just scrub and rinse? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-natural-beauty-regimens-that-actually-work#post-1695533 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 12:30:11 +0000 mrsjazz 1695533@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shellio: Ditto on the ACV. I still use shampoo and conditioner, but I use shampoo about once a month and do diluted ACV in a spritzing bottle. </p> <p>@yoursilverlining: I do a honey, brown sugar, lemon juice facial scrub once a week and I've noticed a difference in my skin. Much better than the Apricot Isles scrub I used to use. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-natural-beauty-regimens-that-actually-work#post-1695500 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 12:22:12 +0000 Zbug 1695500@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: I'm going to try the honey mask tonight!</p> <p>@shellio: that's amazing. My hair is fine and gets greasy near my face if I don't wash it often. Wonder if I could get away with using baking soda. Does the vinegar make your hair soft? I do sometimes use vinegar in the wash to soften clothes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-natural-beauty-regimens-that-actually-work#post-1694976 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 09:16:25 +0000 shellio 1694976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: Wow, I am going to try the honey! How often do you do that? I could definitely use some improvement on my skin but am terrible about taking the time to actually do anything about it.</p> <p>@Zbug: I actually stopped using shampoo and conditioner 3 years ago. I use baking soda every week or two as a cleanser and then rinse with a dilute apple cider vinegar solution. I've been very happy with this. People are always surprised when I tell them this so I guess my hair doesn't look like a total greaseball :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-natural-beauty-regimens-that-actually-work#post-1694958 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 09:11:01 +0000 yoursilverlining 1694958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I’ve got a couple! </p> <p>Honey used as a mask is *amazing*! Honey has amazing and well documented medicinal properties so it will help to clear up your skin (your skin won’t go from bad to great overnight, but it will help) and it leaves skin so, so, so, so soft and bright.<br /> Super easy to use: just pull all hair back from face (I do a pony + hairband for bangs) and spread honey on your face. Let it sit for about 30 minutes and just wipe off with a warm, damp washcloth. </p> <p>I also use Dr. Hauschka products, which are all natural and contain no animal byproducts like a lot of skincare items and never test on animals. They are fabulous as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-natural-beauty-regimens-that-actually-work#post-1694124 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 17:50:54 +0000 Zbug 1694124@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I definitely jumped on the coconut oil bandwagon last year. I used it during pregnancy. No stretchmarks but that was probably more luck than the coconut oil. I really like it as a moisturizer and makeup remover. I've heard that it can reduce wrinkles. Unfortunately, I haven't found that to be true! I have a few dark spots that I've been meaning to try to correct with lemon juice, but I keep forgetting to do it. </p> <p>Do you have any natural beauty regimens that work well? </p>