All-Natural Cleansing Products
- Natural cleansers for home and body are increasingly popular.Valueline/Valueline/Getty Images
Consumers desire all-natural products for cleansing more and more. Consciousness about the potential danger of chemicals induces many to move to more natural products. Deborah Mitchell, writing about natural cleaning products for the website Charity Guide, says that using all natural products reduces harm to animals, plants, water and food. People are often motivated to keep unnatural products away from contact with their bodies and those of their children. - You'll find citrus-based cleansers on the all-natural household cleansers shelf. Products from floor cleansers to furniture polish may include citrus derivatives. White vinegar is an all-around natural cleanser you can use for cleaning glass, refrigerators, counter tops and many other surfaces. You can use baking soda for all kinds of cleaning, including laundry. Other popular natural products in household cleansers are mineral oil for polishing, lemon juice, borax and cornstarch.
- According to Janice Cox in her book, "Natural Beauty at Home," the Empress Josephine of France used aloe vera mixed with milk as a facial cleanser. Yogurt, cucumber, oatmeal and honey have been used as natural skin cleansers for thousands of years. Strawberry and other fruit mashes are used, as are citrus juices and nut or olive oils. Clay and mud pull toxins and dirt from the pores.
- The idea of colon cleansing as a health improver is controversial because it is often done without the care of a physician. Some people look for natural products with which to cleanse internally. Dr. Edward Group III, in his book, "Health Begins in the Colon," says that some examples of natural products used for this kind of cleansing are psyllium, senna and cascara sagrada.