We were recently reminded of the miracle that is coconut oil [1] by this lovely Brooklyn resident. But that wasn't the only beauty secret of Linda Cousins-Newton. The storyteller also shared her favorite natural beauty products[2] .


"I use the Dr. Bronner's liquid and solid soaps (usually the citrus or rose fragrances) as a body and facial wash," said Cousins-Newton. "When bathing rather than showering, I also add organic apple cider vinegar[3] to the bath water and sometimes organic sea salt."


She follows up her cleansing routine by smoothing on African shea butter[4] mixed with Aura Glow Coconut Musk oil[5] combined with Black Rose coconut oil. These oils also add sheen and moisture to her locks along with Nature's Blessings Hair Pomade. For a pop of color, Cousins-Newton uses Physician's Formula Organic Wear Natural Origin Bronzer[6] and Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer[7] in Raisin. Simply gorgeous!


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Photo/Art: Raydene Salinas


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  • Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Soap


    $6, <a href="http://www.drbronner.com/DBMS/OLRO08/RoseLiquidSoap.htm" target="_blank">drbronner.com</a>




  • Aura Glow Coconut Musk Oil


    $6, <a href="http://www.luckyvitamin.com/p-24808-heritage-aura-glow-coconut-musk-scent-8-oz?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=fpl&utm_term=HeritageAuraGlowCoconutMuskScent8oz&utm_content=74588&utm_campaign=googlebase&site=google_product_listing_ads&gclid=CP6pkuOj87kCFdSd4AoduRAAkw&" target="_blank">luckyvitamin.com</a>




  • Nature's Blessings Hair Pomade


    $7, <a href="http://www.rakuten.com/prod/nature-s-blessing-hair-pomade-natural-ingrdedients/247023475.html?listingId=266082210" target="_blank">rakuten.com</a>




  • Physicians Formula Organic Wear Natural Origin Bronzer


    $13, <a href="http://www.iherb.com/Physician-s-Formula-Inc-Organic-Wear-100-Natural-Origin-Bronzer-Bronze-Organics-Medium-Skin-0-3-oz-9-g/44369?utm_medium=cse&utm_source=google&gclid=CLmFop-k87kCFUed4Aod_zcAzQ&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">iherb.com</a>




  • Burt's Bees LIp Shimmer in Raisin


    $3, <a href="http://www.drugstore.com/burts-bees-lip-shimmer-raisin/qxp87505" target="_blank">drugstore.com</a>




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