Skin Care with Fullers Earth Natural Recipes for Oily Skin

Skin Care with Fullers Earth* (Multani Clay Powder)

Peppermint Skin Care Mask for Oily Skin 

Mix approximately one tablespoon of Pure Multani Clay Powder (Fullers Earth), a few drops of peppermint extract and water. Let water mixture soak for 30 minutes. Beat in one egg white into the mixture and mix well. Apply and leave on face for 15 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water.

Acne Treatment Skin Care Mask

(deep cleans skin and unclogs pores)
¼ c.  Pure Multani Clay Powder (Fullers Earth),
¼ c. Orange Peel Powder
2 tablespoons oatmeal powder (oatmeal ground in blender)
water

Mix all powders together. Take just a couple tablespoons of this mixture and add enough water to make a paste. Apply to face and neck. Work gently in circular motion when applying paste, especially to nose and chin area. Leave on for 15 minutes, and then gently wash off with cool water. Save dry mixture in air-tight container or zip-lock bag and store until needed.

Strawberry Mask for Oily Skin

1/2 cup very ripe strawberries
3 tablespoons Pure Multani Clay Powder (Fullers Earth),
Enough water to make paste, (if needed)

Mix strawberries and Pure Multani Clay Powder (Fuller's Earth), together to make a paste and apply it to your face, Leave on for 30 minutes, then rinse off with cool water.

Pure Multani Clay Face Mask Variations

Mix Pure Multani Clay Powder (Fuller's Earth), with water -enough to make a soft paste. Apply to face (avoid eyes). After 10 minutes, gently rinse off. You can also mix it with rose water; or mix with equal parts of orange juice and honey; or yogurt.

Multani Clay is a common ingredient in each face mask recipe. This ancient ingredient for skin care has been used since ancient times to get rid of acne. Stop the embarrassment. Use Pure Multani Clay, as part of your healthy skin care regime.

 Experience the difference of the ancient marvel:  
 Fuller's Earth (Pure Multani Clay Powder)

* Fullers Earth is also known as: Multani Clay and Multani Mitti (in India). It’s also written as ‘Fuller’s Earth’.

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 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

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 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Acne Treatment Needed? Try Fullers Earth –An Ancient Treatment!

Acne Treatment:  About Multani Mitti (Fullers Earth)

Do you suffer from severe acne? Are you embarrassed by an excessively oily face? You’ve probably tried numerous medications for acne treatment, but haven’t had much success. Well then, how about trying something ‘new’ (for you)? It actually is an old remedy that has been proven to work for hundreds of years as an effective acne treatment.

Multani Clay* Powder (Fullers Earth) has been used as a natural treatment for acne for centuries by men and women all over the world. It’s also called Fuller’s Earth formed by decomposed volcanic ash. It contains minerals like alumina, silica, lime, magnesia, iron oxides contained within the clay that produce an abundance of health benefits for the whole body.

Multani Clay (Fullers Earth) is great for drawing dead cells and excess oils from the skin. It also stimulates circulation to the skin. It absorbs bacteria, toxins and reduces water loss.  The skin is then rejuvenated and becomes smooth, soft and supple.

Acne Treatment:  How to Use Multani Clay (Fullers Earth)

Multani Clay as a skin treatment is extremely absorbent. Mixed with enough water to make a paste, it is used as a face mask (10-15 minutes) to remove excessive oil from the skin. The only caution is, that the multani clay should not be left on the skin for an excessive amount of time, because it could cause over drying.
* Multani Clay is also known as: Multani Mitti and Fullers Earth. 

Read real customer testimonials.

 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

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 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

My Henna Hair Dye Rescue from Chemical Dye Scalp Damage

Before Henna Hair Dye

A few years ago, I suffered severe allergic reactions to chemical hair dye. When I decided to look for a chemical hair dye alternative, I used a product that I thought was a natural herbal hair dye, called, “black henna”. It was not.  Thus my scalp was damaged with both types of hair dye and it took quite a while for my hair to grow back and scalp to heal and feel healthy. I also had a small chemical burn spot from the hair dye, where very little hair grew, in the back of my head at the base of my neck. 

At that time, I was quite embarrassed about the condition of my hair because I also sang in front of small audiences at special celebrations and events. Even though I didn't care to, I had to admit that on those occasions, I looked better donning a black hair piece or a wig. 

After Henna Hair Dye
After some researching, I learned about using pure henna and indigo to dye my hair black. I would spend hours and hours, waiting for the pure henna's dye release to occur; then I would follow this up with an application of pure indigo. I was grateful for this method because I finally got my black hair covered. I still had to do a lot to condition my hair and try to get it to grow. My black hair started to grow back very slowly.

I continued to search for an easier way to apply henna hair dye and this led me to finding the Saba Botanical of USA website. I read about 100 % natural Lustrous Henna® and I admit that I was skeptical at first that with such a fast dye release, my hair would achieve color.

I decided to: Take ‘a leap of faith’. Now, my hair has finally grown back in all areas. I could finally show my natural black hair, instead of being worried about my looks. I felt like a tremendous burden had been lifted.

The Rest of My Henna Hair Dye Story

My hair condition is probably the healthiest it’s been in years. It is very soft and my curl pattern is looser, which I like. Also, I can easily cover my gray roots as often as needed. This is important because my hair has been growing in quicker lately and I want to cover up the gray roots when they come in. Now I do it naturally and have still experienced positive results. I’m very happy that I no longer have to wait several hours for a traditional henna dye release and that I can dye my hair when I only have an hour or two. I’ve happily used Lustrous Henna® Soft Black for the past few years; and I love my black hair so much, that I write the Lustrous Henna blog for Saba Botanical.

Read real customer testimonials.

 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

Want to view our website? Go to:Saba Botanical of USA

 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Got Gray Hair? Color it Naturally.

Gray Hair Colored Naturally. Will You Make the Effort?

Sometimes you have to try an alternative treatment to get the healthy results you want and need for your body.
For example, I have osteoarthritis. Instead of working out in the gym, using a treadmill or walking for exercise: I work out in a pool, doing aqua aerobics and water jogging. As long as I work out in the water, I have freedom of movement and I love it.

Many people are afraid to try alternative treatments or therapies even when the benefits are clearly apparent. However, usually they find that they not only are very satisfied with the results, but eventually can’t imagine their life without it!

The same is very true when coloring gray hair naturally.  Since gray hair is sometimes resistant to 'change', some folks prefer to take their chances with chemical hair dye. They choose to ignore the warnings, believing that ‘nothing will happen to me...I've been dying my hair for years.'  

Unfortunately, many have suffered severe damage to their scalp and hair, even after years of chemical hair dye use. It happened to me and I have a scar at the nape of my neck to remind me of the harm that chemical dye can cause. Fortunately, I've made the effort to color my gray hair with a natural, plant-based hair dye and my whole head of hair is thankful for it. The effort is definitely worth it.

A Hair Dye that Naturally Colors Your Hair

Lustrous Henna® has worked wonderfully for my resistant grays. It's a hair dye that's quick to apply when compared to traditional henna applications. I have black hair with silver gray edges on my front hair line, with a silver streak that I've inherited. Oooh...I just shared a secret! No one knew I had that much gray. I confess that sometimes I have to use a second application of Lustrous Henna® to get these stubborn grays completely black, but my hair LOVES me for it. Others have had the same great experience. Will you be next?

Read real customer testimonials.

 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

Want to view our website? Go to:Saba Botanical of USA

 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Henna Hair Dye -Pure Body Art Quality Henna

Henna Hair Dye -Body Art Quality  (BAQ) 

If you prefer to use the ancient, traditional method of henna hair dye application, as well as higher dye content henna for body art and other formulations, Saba Botanical of USA provides pure, body art quality henna (Lawsonia Inermis).

Where Henna Hair Dye -Body Art Quality is Grown

This 100% natural, pure henna is grown in Rajasthan, India. Rajasthani henna is widely acclaimed as the source of the world’s best henna, being farmed and produced for generations. When the henna leaves are processed, the henna is tediously examined and finely sifted to maintain high quality. It’s then packaged in air-tight plastic bags and again sealed in foil packaging to protect and ensure freshness; also to protect from light and moisture.

Using Henna Hair Dye -Body Art Quality to Color Hair

• This body art quality henna is contains no other herbs. It’s entirely safe to use on hair.
• The highly sifted body art quality henna makes it easy apply and to rinse out hair.
• Body art quality henna permanently dyes the hair, as well as covers gray hair. Over time, it will darken and not fade out. If used by itself, your hair color will be bright coppery red on light hair or darker hair can be varying shade of reds: from reddish brown, auburn to deep copper tone depending on usage and original hair color.
• If body art quality henna is properly mixed with indigo, it will produce a jet black hair color.**

No Worries Using BAQ Henna to Cover Chemical Hair Dye

Yes. You can use 100% pure body BAQ henna over a commercial hair dye or chemical residue in hair. There are no added chemical dyes or metallic salts in our body art quality henna. It is 100% pure and contains no other ingredient. So you should have no worries about dangerous allergic reaction from a chemical dye. No worries about ingredients that will risk your health.

Saba Botanical of USA sells pure, body art quality (Lawsonia Inermis). Sold in 100 gm. packages, currently $3.99 each.

An Interior Designer's Experience

My name is Gail  and I live in Los Angeles CA. I am an interior designer and have to look my best at all times. Several months ago, I developed an allergy to all salon products. They started to burn my scalp ,even the so-called henna products I tried all had some kind of chemical ingredients. My husband found out about Saba on the Internet and I sent away for your product. Since I started using Saba, there has been no more burning,and the color is rich and naturally beautiful. It is a great and safe product ,and I highly recommend it.

Thank you,
Gail G.
LA, California

Read real customer testimonials.

 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

Want to view our website? Go to:Saba Botanical of USA

 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Senna Brings Out Golden Highlights on a Cloudy Day

Natural Hair Color -Golden Highlights Cassia Obovata (Senna)

Cassia Obovata (Senna) will naturally condition all textures of hair, adding luster and supple definition. It is also known to improve scalp condition and eliminates dandruff. If your natural hair color is blonde or gray, it will brighten and add golden hues and golden highlights (depending on length of time Senna is left on your hair). If your natural hair color is brunette or black, you will still reap the deep conditioning benefits found in pure Cassia Obovata (Senna) –but it will not bring out golden highlights if you don’t have any naturally.

Cassia Obovata is also called Senna (Senna Obovata). There are over 400 species of the Cassia Obovata plant. The ground powder is made from harvested, dried leaves of the plant. Although it has various medicinal uses, this powder is often used to condition, thicken, define and color or highlight natural hair color.

About Cassia Obovata (Senna) from Saba Botanical 

Cassia Obovata or Senna is an herb that is frequently marketed as “Neutral Henna”. As noted above, the plant has a number of beneficial properties that help condition and soften the hair. However, it is not Henna or made from the Henna plant as is the case with true Neutral Henna. 

According to Wikipedia, “Another Senna, Senna  italica (=Cassia obovata), often called "neutral henna", is used as a hair treatment with effects similar to henna but without the red color. The active component is an anthraquinone derivative called chrysophanic acid. It adds a slight yellow color.”

The yellow color is left when the Senna made into a paste and is left on the hair for long periods of time. The staining and conditioning properties of Senna (similar to Henna staining and conditioning) might be one of the reasons it is often marketed as “neutral henna”.

Buy Cassia Obovata and Neutral Henna from a Reputable Source

Be assured that, when you buy Senna from Saba Botanical of USA, it is called: "Cassia Obovata". It is not called, “Neutral Henna”. Lustrous Henna® Neutral Henna is a powder made from the stem of the henna plant and does not emit color, but accentuates the natural highlights in the hair. It's also a hair conditioner. It is not Cassia Obovata.

If you love your natural hair color and want pure all-natural Cassia Obovata (Pure Senna) to bring out the natural golden highlights of your hair, buy it from a reputable source.

Read real customer testimonials.

 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

Want to view our website? Go to:Saba Botanical of USA

 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Natural Hair Color Dye -Use it and Be Kind to Your Hair.

Natural Hair Color Dye Protects your Hair. 

Human Hair is a protein. It’s soft. It’s delicate. It represents your personality. Therefore, be kind to your hair when you decide to color or bring out the beauty of its highlights. By using Lustrous Henna® 100% Natural Hair Dye, you can protect your hair from potential PPD reaction,  and be safe. Most hair dye is NOT natural hair dye. Hair dye currently being sold across the globe contain harmful chemicals that can damage your hair, cause serious allergies to your scalp and skin, as well as irrecoverable damages.

Harmful Reactions caused by para-phenylenediamine (PPD) include: 

• Dermatitis to the upper eyelids or the rims of the ears.
• Reddening and swelling of the scalp and face.
• Black circles around eyes, scalp and  cheek
• The eyelids may completely close in some cases.
• People working with PPD, such as hairdressers, may develop dermatitis on their hands.

 “Oh well, I’m not allergic to chemical hair dyes and I’ve been using them for years,” You might think. "Why would I need a natural hair color dye?"

Did you know that an adverse reaction to chemical dyes can occur at any time, even after several years of use?

Many dermatologists, naturopaths and doctors recommend using a plant or vegetable-based natural hair color dye.  Lustrous Henna® natural hair dye is exactly that and it comes in 9 different natural hair color shades to highlight your natural beauty. All shades of Lustrous Henna® natural hair dye are composed of botanical ingredients.

Be confident. Be kind to your hair. But, remember to be safe.

Use 100% Natural Hair Dye: Lustrous Henna® Hair Color.   

Read real customer testimonials.

 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

Want to view our website? Go to:Saba Botanical of USA

 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Safe Hair Accessories Dress Up Your Healthy Hair!

Safe Hair Accessories Reward Your Healthy Hair 

You did it and your natural hair loves you back! By following a program of healthy diet and exercise, (yes, exercise) sticking to a daily, weekly and monthly hair maintenance regime, you now have a beautiful head of lustrous, healthy hair. So what to do now? Keep it tied back in a bun? Why not show off your radiant tresses with just a touch of harmless hair accessorizing? Beautify your hair style.
What are “safe hair accessories”? They are hair accessories that won’t undo all the healthy hair care that you've worked so hard to achieve. Use safe hair accessories that treat your hair gently, so that your hair will continue to remain on your head and not on the accessory.

Safe Hair Accessories to Use with Gentle Care

• Soft headbands made of cloth that loop around the head.
• Scarves tied as headbands or bandanas.
• Ouchless-type elastic band (no rubber).
• Flowers real or synthetic, gently clipped to plastic hair pins.
• Hair scrunchies made of elastic bands or soft fabrics like, silk, satin, jersey, soft cotton knit. (avoid 100 % woven cotton).
• Seamless plastic barrettes, rounded teeth.
• Hair jewelry can be worn if it’s gently attached to a headband, scarf, scrunchie or a hair clip designed to protect hair.
• For really long hair, try a hair fork (Asian-Inspired) or hair stick that don't have sharp metal sections or seams. 
• Get creative and practical with gentle Amish steel hair pins or Amish hair snaps (look like a clip, but very gentle).

Unsafe Hair Accessories to Avoid

The following unsafe hair accessories can tear your hair out, cause severe hair breakage and cause extreme damage to your hair:

• Rubber bands, stick elastic
• Combs, headbands, etc. with sharp teeth
• Hair accessories with sharp edges
• Hair clips, barrettes, bobby pins that constantly pull hair will also pull it out.

You Healthy Hair will Keep Thanking You

Keeping your hair healthy and your tresses beautified will also lift your spirits and boost your self-esteem. So, start today and your hair will keep saying, “thank you”!

Read real customer testimonials.

 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

Want to view our website? Go to:Saba Botanical of USA

 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.