Exfoliators:I take almond oil and add "sugar in the raw" It makes a great exfoliator and is so much less expensive than buying it commercially. I love to rub it into my hands and heels and then rinse it off. It makes them feel nice and smooth!
I use regular epsom salts
available at any pharmacy and add my choice of essential oils I get at
the health food store. I love to use eucalyptus and mint or orange.
Add it to the bath. It really helps clear the sinuses when you have
a cold or just plain makes you feel relaxed.
Hair Masks:
- Mayonnaise for dry hair
- Olive Oil - apply to your hair. Enclose your hair with plastic wrap. Leave on at least an hour, or overnight if you have very dry hair. Shampoo out. This leaves your hair feeling very luxurious.
- Beer rinse on hair makes it nice and shiny.
- Peanut Butter - use as a super conditioner. The peanut oil will condition your hair deeply. Comb it into your hair and let it sit for about 10-20 minutes, then shampoo it out.
- Herbal Tea - Use as a cleanser for your hair. Rinse it in.
Homemade Facial Masks
by *Kimberly's 'Bits *
by *Kimberly's 'Bits *
Avocado ~
Mash half of an avocado and apply to your face. Apply to face and leave it on for 20 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
Mash half of an avocado and apply to your face. Apply to face and leave it on for 20 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
Banana, Honey & Sour
Cream ~
Mash 1/2 banana, add 1 tablespoon honey and 2 tablespoons sour cream. Apply to face and leave it on for 10 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
Mash 1/2 banana, add 1 tablespoon honey and 2 tablespoons sour cream. Apply to face and leave it on for 10 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
Almonds & Berries
~
In a food processor or blender, combine 1/2 cucumber, 1 tablespoon yogurt, a few strawberries, and 1 teaspoon honey. Apply to face and leave it on until it dries. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
In a food processor or blender, combine 1/2 cucumber, 1 tablespoon yogurt, a few strawberries, and 1 teaspoon honey. Apply to face and leave it on until it dries. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
Cornmeal ~
Mix two tablespoons of cornmeal mixed with a bit of water to make a thick paste. Apply to face and leave it on for 10 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
Mix two tablespoons of cornmeal mixed with a bit of water to make a thick paste. Apply to face and leave it on for 10 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
Apricots & Cream ~
Soak 1 cup dried apricots in water until softened. Then puree in blender or food processor with 2 tablespoons skim milk powder. Apply to face and leave it on for 15 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
Soak 1 cup dried apricots in water until softened. Then puree in blender or food processor with 2 tablespoons skim milk powder. Apply to face and leave it on for 15 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
Cucumber & Yogurt
~
Puree 1/2 peeled, sliced cucumber in a blender or food processor and add 1 tablespoon yogurt. Apply to face and leave it on for 20 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
Puree 1/2 peeled, sliced cucumber in a blender or food processor and add 1 tablespoon yogurt. Apply to face and leave it on for 20 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
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Homemade Facial Scrubs and
Masks
by Rachel Paxton
by Rachel Paxton
Make a paste from a little
oatmeal and water. Apply to face and allow to dry. Gently wipe off with
a damp wash cloth.
Mash 1/2 banana and add 1
tablespoon honey and 2 tablespoons sour cream. Apply to face and let set
for about 10 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
Two tablespoons of cornmeal
mixed with enough water to make a thick paste makes a great inexpensive
facial mask. Gently apply to face and wash off.
In a food processor or blender,
combine 1/2 cucumber, 1 tablespoon yogurt, a few strawberries, and 1 teaspoon
honey. Apply to face and allow to dry. Gently wipe off with a damp wash
cloth.
Grind 1 tablespoon almonds
into a fine meal in a blender or food processor. Mix almond meal together
with 1 tablespoon honey and 1 egg white. Apply to face and let set for
about 15 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
To loosen blackheads, combine
equal parts baking soda and water in your hand and rub gently on your skin
for 2 to 3 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
Mash half of an avocado and
apply to entire face. Let set for about 20 minutes and then gently wipe
off with a damp wash cloth.
Soak 1 cup dried apricots
in water until softened. Puree in blender or food processor with 2 tablespoons
skim milk powder. Apply to face and let set about 15 minutes. Gently wipe
off with a damp wash cloth.
Puree 1/2 peeled, sliced
cucumber in a blender or food processor and add 1 tablespoon yogurt. Apply
to face and let set about 20 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash
cloth.
Crush a handful of strawberries
and mix well with 1 teaspoon honey. Apply to face and let set for about
15 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
Mix 1 1/2 teaspoons honey,
the juice from 1/2 of a lemon, and 1 small carton plain yogurt. Stir in
1 whipped egg white. Apply to face and let set about 15 minutes. Gently
wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
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