Baking soda rinse. To eliminate product residues in your hair and get a shine, mix 4 tablespoons of sodium bicarbonate (AKA baking soda) with water and do the last rinse with this water. Try to get this water all over your hair and wash it out.

Natural skin toner. Make thyme tea and use it as a toner for all skin types. Apply it with a cotton ball on your face.

Hair conditioner to add shine. Mix an egg white, one tablespoon of honey, and the juice of one lemon or lime. Apply all over the hair and leave it on for 20 minutes. Wash the hair with cool water. For best results do this twice a month.    

Hair toner. To add shine to your hair, you can put chamomile and rosemary tea in your last rinse once a week.

Smooth skin. To eliminate rough areas on your feet, mix 5 tablespoons of chocolate powder with water to obtain a thick paste. Apply on clean and dry feet and leave it on for 20 to 30 minutes. Wash away.

Nail cleanser. To eliminate the yellow stains from your nails, soak them in water with lemon for 5 minutes and then soak them in a little bit of milk for 5 additional minutes.
 

Fats for the beauty of your skin: Essential fatty acids

With non-fat and low-fat craze of the 80s and 90s, many women deprive their skin of fats altogether. You need good fats for your skin: omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids. Theses oils help your skin fight inflammation, which is associated with many skin conditions such as acne, eczema and others.   You can get them on your food or buy supplements. 

We can get the omega-3 fatty acid from cold water fish and flaxseed oil or flax seeds themselves. You can also take a supplement that contains these fatty acids. In any case, get good quality oil. If you take flaxseed oil, always buy only cold press oil. 

Omega-6 essential fatty acids are more common. You can get them from primrose oil or borage oil. Other sources are eggs, poultry, some vegetable oils and whole grain breads.

You can also take a supplement of primrose oil or borage oil, preferably cold press.

Antioxidants for your skin

It is well known that the antioxidant vitamins such as A, C and E are great for our general health and our skin. They are used in many creams and skin care formulations. They fight free radicals, which make us old and sick. The antioxidants, in simple words, are the fighters that protect our body.

For you skin and hair health, make sure you are taking enough of these nutrients. You can easily get them from every day foods, but you may want to also take a supplement if you are not sure about your food intake. 

Proteins
A large part of the hair is made of proteins and they are vital for proper body functioning. As you know, proteins are found in animal products, beans, lentils, and in a lower percentage, in all vegetables. 

Vitamins 
Especially beneficial ones are Vitamin A, B and C. In the group of vitamins, biotin is especially important. If there is a deficiency of biotin, some people can experience hair loss and weak hair.

Water
Hair is composed of about 25% water. For this reason, it is important to stay hydrated, especially in summer.

Minerals
There are many minerals that are critical for our body. Some minerals interact with vitamins to promote their absorption. Among the most important minerals for hair are iron, copper, calcium, zinc and silica.

Iron helps hair follicles to get oxygen. It they do not get it, the hair becomes weak. Zinc helps to prevent hair loss and copper is linked to hair texture and color.

Silica is part of the hair composition. It is believed that it gives strength to the hair. You can find it in raw oats, potato peels, pepper, sprouts and other vegetables.