Whiten Teeth With Activated Charcoal

It seems counter-intuitive that activated charcoal – a black substance that stains everything – would help to whiten teeth, but it really is very effective.

Simply dip a wet toothbrush in some activated charcoal and brush for two minutes before rinsing the mouth with water. The activated charcoal will pull toxins out of the teeth and remove stains.

Treat Acne & Other Skin Conditions With Banana Peels

This is a great little trick for treating acne, warts, stopping the itch from bug bites and poison ivy and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles with an ingredient you’d normally throw in the trash.

Simply rubbing the inside of a banana peel on your face helps all of the above. Banana peels are rich in antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients which are absorbed into the skin.

Reduce Wrinkles, Cellulite & Stretch Marks With Gelatin

According to Mommypotamus.com, eating gelatin increases collagen production which are the building blocks of the skin.

A diet high in gelatin helps to:

Reduce wrinkles
Reduce cellulite
Reduce stretch marks
Grow strong hair and nails
Balance hormones

Naturally Conceal Gray Hair With A Herbal Hair Rinse

Some women look to conceal their gray hair using chemical dyes and other harmful products – instead try this homemade sage and rosemary hair rinse and gradually cover gray hair naturally.

Bring one cup of water to the boil, remove from the heat and add a quarter of a cup of dried rosemary and a quarter of a cup of dried sage. Allow to steep for 30 minutes. Using a coffee filter, strain the mixture so you are left only with the infused herbal water.

To Use: Position your head over a bowl and rinse the liquid through a number of times, massaging it all through the hair.

Gradually gray hair will fade and the natural color will return. Many report seeing noticeable differences after just one month.

Use Rosehip Seed Oil

“A study at the University of Santiago in 1983 was the first significant research to reveal the incredible anti-aging properties of rosehip seed oil. 180 individuals with deep wrinkles, premature aging, UV damage, facial scarring, acne and other skin related problems were treated using rosehip seed oil. The results showed that the treatment helped to regenerate the skin, reduce scars and wrinkles and help skin to regain its natural color and tone.”

Source: Natural living ideas