Skin Care

Citric Acid works by exfoliating the upper layer of dead skin cells to help clean pores, even skin tone and soften and smooth the skin. It is part of the Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) family and can also be used as pH adjusters. AHA stands for alpha hydroxy acid.

They are water-soluble acids made from sugary fruits. They help peel away the surface of your skin so that new, more evenly pigmented skin cells may generate and take their place. After use, you’ll likely notice that your skin is smoother to the touch.

Is Citric Acid Good For Your Skin? Absolutely! Being a member of the AHA family you will find that citric acid delivers a vast variety of benefits for the skin. It has the ability to chemically exfoliate the face by dissolving the glue that holds skin cells together.

Citric acid is generally considered safe for all skin types unless you have allergies or sensitive skin.  However, it can be particularly beneficial for those with oily skin.

HOW TO USE CITRIC ACID IN FORMULATIONS?

Citric Acid can be added to creams, lotions, serums, cleansers, shampoos, conditioners, bath products, and many other cosmetics.                               

Citric Acid functions as a(n):   

• Acidic reagent
• Antioxidant
• Exfoliant      

It helps to:   

• React with Baking Soda to create fizzing therefore making the experience of bath products really sensations.
• Assist with skin exfoliation, renewal, and brightening
• Assist with protection against free radical damage.

Citric acid provides a selection of benefits and treating skin problems such as:

• Mild breakouts, such as spots and blackheads
• Pigmentation and dark spots
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Shrinks pore size
• Unclogs pores

Let us now explain why citric acid is used in skincare.

Citric Acid Is Packed with Antioxidants

Packed with antioxidants, citric acid will protect the skin’s barrier from everyday aggressors, such as pollution, environmental and toxins, all ready to cause damage to the skin leading to breakouts and premature ageing. With citric acid your skin will remain healthy and refreshed with signs of ageing diminished.

Citric Acid Can Adjust The pH In Your Skin

Citric acid is slightly different from the other AHA’s available, as it can adjust the pH levels of skincare product formulas which stops them from being too alkaline. This is important throughout cosmetic products as the skin’s natural pH levels are usually more acidic therefore by applying too much alkaline depletes the skin of vital natural fats. However,  applying a product that is also too acidic will cause some stinging and irritation. Luckily balancing pH is an easy task for citric acid.

Citric Acid Can Exfoliate the Skin

Some studies have shown citric acid to be able to exfoliate the skin, rejuvenating the glow back to the former lacklustre complexion.  Citric acid will also shrink and unclog pores, slough away dead skin cells and debris leaving you with a luminous glow.

Citric Acid Can Repair Sun Damaged Skin And Even Out Skin Tone

Citric acid has been clinically proven to improve the appearance of pigmentation and dark spots on the skin. When applied topically citric acid can work in the outer layers of the skin repairing the skin barrier function.   It prevents UV rays penetrating areas suffering from photo damage causing the pigmentation to deepen in color.

It is important to remember that although citric acid can help treat UV damage, it also makes the skin more photosensitive so applying daily SPF is crucial.

Go Eco Love’s handmade, natural and organic products such as Bath Bombs – Lavender, Mint, Rose, Calendula & Ocean Breeze contain citric acid.  These can be found at our shop at: goecolove.com/shop

Homemade face masks moisturise, regenerate and cleanse. They are cheap and quick to prepare. Try a mask made of yeast, eggs, coffee, honey or milk.

Who of us has never experimented with homemade masks? Even if it is not a very complicated recipe. Surely, most of us at least once have tried a cucumber or honey mixture.

Homemade masks have an advantage over ready-made products! Firstly, they are made from only natural ingredients – you have control over what you add to them. Secondly, they are cheap – how much do yeast, yoghurt or linseed cost? It is good to apply homemade masks at least once a week, preferably interchangeably – once moisturising or nourishing and cleansing. Want to know the best recipes for a yeast, honey, egg or avocado mask? Read our guide!

Homemade yeast face mask

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cube of fresh yeast
• 1 tablespoon of warm milk

Mix the ingredients and apply the resulting mixture in a thick layer on your face. After 20 minutes, wash it off with warm water. The yeast mask is recommended for acne-prone skin. It soothes irritations and has a good effect on acne scars. Depending on your skin type, you can add a drop of olive oil (if your skin is dry) or lemon juice (if you fight blemishes) to this basic recipe. The mask soothes irritations and inflammations, slightly dries the lesions, cleanses from impurities, softens and smooths the skin. Use it once a week.

Homemade egg face mask

Ingredients:

• 1 egg yolk from a chicken egg

All you need to prepare the mask is a chicken yolk. Spread it on your face and after 20 minutes wash it off with lukewarm water. The egg yolk mask regenerates the skin, even if it is irritated and dry. Unsaturated fatty acids nourish the skin and treat skin complaints such as acne or eczema. The vitamins A, E, D and B vitamins found in egg yolk as well as phosphorus and potassium, nourish the skin intensively.

Homemade honey face mask

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp warm milk

This mask is another proof that the simplest combinations are the best. Apply the prepared mixture on your face. After 20-30 minutes, wash it off with lukewarm water. Honey soothes irritation, moisturises, and maintains moisture levels throughout the day. Honey also has an antiseptic effect.

Homemade avocado face mask

Ingredients:

• 1/2 avocado
• 20 grams of oatmeal (2 tablespoons)
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Crush avocado halves with a fork and mix with remaining ingredients. After 20 minutes, rinse off with lukewarm water and apply your favourite face cream. The mask will moisturise your skin, soothe irritation and remove dead skin cells.

Homemade flax seed face mask

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons of flaxseed
• 1/4 cup of hot water

Pour hot water over ground flaxseed and set aside for several minutes. Apply this mixture on your face for 15 minutes. Such a mask will regenerate dried epidermis, thanks to the high content of vitamin E.

What if you do not have time to make such a mask at home? 

No need to worry, Go Eco Love has done it for you! At Go Eco Love, you can find a luxurious, handmade face mask made from organic, natural/herbal ingredients. Ethically and carefully sourced from a manufacturer with over 25 years of experience in making herbal cosmetics and skincare products. Safe to use and non-toxic, as well as vegan and cruelty-free.

Camel milk originates from the Bedouin, nomad and pastoral cultures ever since camels were domesticated thousands of years ago.   Usually camel herders traveled long distances with their camels.   They survived only on camel milk when taking the camels on long distances to graze in desert and hot environments.  This clearly shows the hydrating qualities of camel milk. 

Lately, the camel dairy farming industry has grown in Australia and the United States as an environmentally-friendly alternative to cow dairy farming.  Using camels meant they were using a species well-adapted to arid regions.

Camel milk has different nutritional characteristics, but the proportions of nutrients are highly variable based on a number of factors, including type and age of camel, climate, what it eats, and milking method.  It can be used to make products such as yoghurt and ice cream. However, it is very difficult to turn into butter or cheese.

Camel Milk is rich in healthy vitamins and minerals, and contains disease-fighting immunoglobulins, providing potent healing benefits for the skin biome. The unique milk structure can penetrate lower layers of the skin and provide everything that is needed for healthy, younger, and brighter looking skin.

It is known to have high concentrations of alpha hydroxy acids (AHA).   These acids help to exfoliate dead skin, allowing for increased cell turnover and renewal of new skin.  Specifically, camel milk is paced with lactic acid, an AHA that’s considered to be the most skin-friendly acid.  This acid is especially beneficial for sensitive skin. 

Other skincare acids gently sloughs away dead skin cells and leaves skin looking fresh but lactic acid not only does this but it also increases skin’s production of ceramides.  It also helps skin to retain moisture, resulting in a plumper, glowing skin. 

Camel milk is growing in popularity and more farmers are choosing selective breeding.  However, for now, camel milk remains an expensive luxury. 

 Health benefits of camel milk 

• Camel milk is rich in multiple nutrients that are important for overall health. 
• Camel milk is comparable to a whole cow’s milk when it comes to calorie, protein, and carb content. However, it’s lower in saturated fat and offers more vitamin C, B vitamins, calcium, iron, and potassium.
• Camel milk has a better option for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergies.
• They may also lower blood sugar and insulin.
• Camel Milk helps to fight disease-causing organisms and boost immunity. 
• They also may help to recover aid brain conditions and autism spectrum disorder. 
• Easy to add to your diet.

Skin benefits of camel milk 

• It is a perfect substitute for all beauty products that you’ve been using for acne, skin irritation, skin whitening, dermatitis, eczema, Psoriasis, and so on. Camel milk for skincare and face is available in frozen and powdered versions
• Camel milk is high in antioxidants, which help prevent damage to your cells that can lead to serious diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and heart diseases. 
• It’s also high in several vitamins and minerals, including: Vitamin A

At Go Eco Love, we sell Handmade Organic Natural Camel Milk Soap.  These are our premium, luxury collection of soaps coming under the French Soap category.  You will not be disappointed when trying them.  These are also cruelty-free.  Just head over to goecolove.com/shop/ where you can see all our products, and especially the Camel Milk soaps.