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Many women in Asia toil all day in the rice field under the hot sun yet retain glowing complexions well into their golden years. And they don't set foot inside a Body Shop. So what's their secret?
The fact is, they have all the cosmetics they need around them - in the coconut tree, the banana plant and the jasmine bush, to mention just a few. In fact, their whole environment's a source of beauty products. Here's a quick look at some of nature's cosmetics and what they can do for your face.
Nothing quite evokes the tropics like the coconut palm. You can see it in all the tourist posters. In fact the coconut palm is at the heart of tropical life. People use the wood for building houses, the leaves for roofing, and the fruit for everything. The husk is used as fuel for cooking, the inner fruit as a food, and the water for refreshment and medicine. But the coconut has amazing properties as one of nature's medicines and cosmetics, too. For one thing, coconut oil has antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial properties. And it's a wonderful moisturizer. Try massaging your face with it at night and see how it smooths out your skin.
The banana too is one of the staple flora of the tropics. Not only is it a tasty snack but is also one of nature's cosmetics. Try making a facial pack with mashed banana and almond or olive oil. Your face will thank you. And this delicious fruit is packed with vital nutrients. The banana contains five times the vitamin A and iron and twice the quantity of most other vitamins and minerals. So enjoy a banana and let those anti-oxidants work their magic.
From the world of flowers, jasmine is venerated in Buddhist cultures and its scent adds magic to the garlands used in daily rituals. But jasmine also has therapeutic and cosmetic properties. Jasmine is classed as an aromatic herb. These herbs boost the circulation and reduce stress. As an ingredient in a facial pack, jasmine purifies and clears oily skin. And jasmine tea is a detoxifier that will help clear toxins from your system. This will let your beauty shine through.