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Beauty by Carina Natural Beauty Recipes and Remedies.

CARINA DESIREE BROOKS-KING summer 2010

Coconut Body Scrub

• 1 cup sea salt (regular will do if that's all you have)

• 1 Tbsp. organic coconut oil (this can be substituted for any oil or even butter (like Shea)

• Enough coconut milk to make the salts a little wet.

I didn't measure the coconut milk but poured a couple of tablespoons or so into the mix. You'll

get a nice wet-ish consistency. Set aside.

Coconut Clay Body Mask

• 1 cup kaolin clay (this is the best for sensitive skin but you can use green clay too)

• 1 tsp. glycerin

• Enough coconut milk to make a nice thick paste.

Preparation:

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Bring both bowls into your bathroom. Since my bathroom is cold (weather isn't good right

now), I brought in a small heater to heat it. Make sure the bathroom is really warm before you

start. Stand in your tub and wet your body. Turn the shower off, and then use the scrub on your

body using a circular motion, avoiding cuts/scrapes or freshly shaved areas. Do not use this on

your face. Rinse, then pat dry.

Spread the clay mask all over your body. This can be used on your face but I didn't do that. Sit

in your dry tub for about 20 minutes until the mask starts to dry. I found that the parts where I

was sitting, the mask didn't dry as well. If you have someone who can help, wrap yourself in a

dollar-store clear shower curtain, then with warm towels and lay down. I just sat in the tub as

is.

Rinse the mask off, and then pat dry. Apply a nice lotion.

Dry Skin Hand Lotion

Place 3/4 cup almond oil, 1/3 cup coconut oil, 1 tsp. lanolin and 1/2 oz. of grated beeswax in the

top of a double boiler. Heat until everything is melted. Remove from heat and allow it to cool.

Mix together 2/3 cup of rose water, 1/3 cup of aloe Vera gel, 2 drops of rose essential oil and the

oil from one capsule of vitamin E. Pour this into the first mixture and whip with a hand mixer

until thickened and the consistency of mousse. Store in a container in a cool place.

Beeswax Hand Lotion

Heat 3 tbsp. of grated beeswax, 1 tbsp. of lanolin, 4 oz. of light sesame oil, 2 tbsp. of brewed

chamomile tea, and 1 tbsp. of coconut oil, 1 tsp. honey and 1/8 tsp. of baking soda in a double

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boiler until everything is melted. Stir to mix well and decant into a jar with a lid. Cool

completely before use.

Palm Oil Hand Lotion

Put 3/4 cup of palm oil, 2 tsp. of stearic acid and 1 tsp. of emulsifying wax into a microwave-safe

dish. Microwave until melted. In another heat-proof bowl, combine 1/2 cup of distilled water

and 1/2 tsp. of borax. Microwave this until boiling and the borax is dissolved. Use an electric

hand mixer to whip the oil mixture into the water mixture, pouring in the oil slowly while the

mixer is running. Keep whipping until it is cool, and then add the oil from 2 vitamin E capsules

and 10 drops of an essential oil for fragrance. Gardenia, ylang ylang and lavender are good

choices. Allow the mixture to sit for several hours and it will thicken.

Quick Moisturizing Olive Oil Hand Lotion

Combine 1/4 cup of pure olive oil, 1/4 cup salt and 1/4 cup granulated sugar and mix well.

Massage into hands and rinse off with warm water. Store in a tightly-closed container, and

shake well before use.

Things you’ll need:

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2 Cups Epsom Salt

1/4 cup petroleum jelly

A few drops of scented oil

A bowl to mix it in

A bottle for storage or to give as gifts

Gather ingredients. Fragrance can be found in many scents (strawberry, lavender, blueberry,

etc.) at stores such as The Body Shop or a craft store. All you will need is a few drops so one

bottle will last for a long time.

Step 2

In a bowl, mix the Epsom salt, petroleum jelly, and the fragrance into a smooth, homogenous

cream.

Step 3

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Fill the bottles of your choice with the mixture. Small squeeze bottles can be bought at craft

stores or online. The bottles can be simple or more decretive. A great way to recycle is to

reuse old lotion bottles.

Step 4

If you are going to give some lotion away as gifts, think about tying a ribbon around the

bottle or adding some other decoration.

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1. Home Made Bath Salts for Natural Glow

Home Made Milk Bath Salt

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of powdered milk

• 1 cup of cornstarch

Instruction:

Blend together 2 cups of powdered milk with 1 cup of cornstarch.

Then add approximately 10 drops of the essence oil of your choice for

Fragrance. You can store this mixture in a non-porous container for

About 1 week.

Romantic Bath Salts

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Epsom salts

• 1 cup Sea salt

• 10 drops red

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• 10 drops of sandalwood essential oil

• 5 drops of ylang ylang essential oil

• 10 drops of rose essential oil

Instruction:

In a large bowl mix salts first, and then adds the other ingredients

Slowly. Then add 3-4 tablespoons to hot running bath water.

Honey and Milk Bath Recipe

Ingredients:

1/4 cup honey

Instructions:

Add ingredients to running hot bath water. Honey and milk will

Soothe, soften, and moisturize your skin.

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Uplifting Bath Salts

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Epsom salt

• 1 cup Sea salt

• Food coloring (4 drops red, 6 drops yellow)

• 8 drops of orange essential oil

• 6 drops of neroli essential oil

• 6 drops of lavender essential oil

• 3 drops of lemon essential oil

Instruction:

Mix salts in a large bowl and then add the other ingredients slowly.

Then add 3-4 tablespoons to hot running bath water. This bath salt

Will surely uplift your spirit.

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Energizing Bath Salts

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Epsom salts

• 1 cup Sea salt

• 6 drops eucalyptus oil

• 10 drops green food coloring, 5 drops blue

• 10 drops rosemary oil

• 15 drops peppermint oil

Instruction:

Mix salts in a large bowl and then add the other ingredients slowly.

Then add 3-4 tablespoons to hot running bath water. This bath salt

Will surely energizes you with freshness.

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2. Natural Hair Conditioners and Shampoos

Home Made Hair Sprays

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Ingredients:

• 1 lemon or orange

• Water

Instruction:

Chop one lemon into four pieces. If you have dry hair, you can

Do the same with an orange. Place the lemon or orange in a pot

With 2 cups water. Boil until half of the initial amount of water

Remains. Cool, strain, and place in a spray bottle.

Note: Store it in the refrigerator. You can also add one ounce of

Rubbing alcohol as a preservative. Doing this will allow you to

Keep the spray for two weeks un-refrigerated. If you find the

Hairspray too sticky, just add more water.

Home Made Hair Conditioner

Ingredients:

• 3-4 tablespoons of Yogurt

• Lemon

• Coconut Oil

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• Egg White Beaten

• Mashed soft banana

• Hair henna

Instruction:

Mix all the ingredients and apply on your hair for about 15

Minutes to 30 minutes depending upon the amount of

Conditioning required. Make sure that you have covered the

Roots and the tips. Wash well with water and if wanted shampoo

As you usually do. An instant shine and freshness is seen in your

Natural Dandruff Treatment

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Water

• 1/2 cup of White Vinegar

Instruction:

Add both the ingredients together and then apply directly to the

Scalp. Use before shampoo. For better result, apply it twice a

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week.

Home Made Anti Dandruff Formula

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons cornmeal

• 1/2 cup grape seed oil

• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

• 1 plastic bag that will fit over your hair

Instruction:

Pour the grape seed oil into a bowl, and add the cornmeal and

vinegar. Stir well to make pasty oil. Firstly rinse hair with warm

water. Massage the oil into the scalp using your fingertips in a

circular motion gently. Repeat until the entire scalp has been

Massaged. Now place a plastic bag over your hair, secure with a

Hair clip or clothespin, and allow oil to remain on for at least

1/2 hour. Finally rinse well, with shampoo as you normally

Would.

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3. Home Made Soaps for Soft and Smooth Skin

Rose Petals Soap

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup of clear glycerin soap base

• Rose petals

• 20 drops of scent of your choice

Instruction:

Melt about 1/2 cup of clear glycerin soap base. When melted,

Add approximately 20 drops of scent (for better fragrance, add

Rose Garden fragrance). Using a pair of tweezers, dip rose

Petals in the melted glycerin soap. Dip one at a time, shaking

Off the excess soap, and place the petal on waxed paper to dry.

As they start to dry, gently turn them over to keep them from

Getting a glob of soap underneath them.

Home Made Soap for Natural Glow

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Ingredients:

• Bars of natural fragrance or color free soap

• Essential oil

• Food coloring

• Oats

• Almond oil

• Vitamin E oil

Instruction:

Grate soap in a blender and boil a pot of water and put a glass

Bowl over the pot. Add some almond oil into the bowl and then

Add soap into the bowl. Take the water from the pot and add it

Into the bowl until soap changes into paste. Add oils, color, and

Vitamin E as desired. Let cool in molds of your choice. Air out

On wax paper for a day or two.

4. Natural Facial Masks Recipes

Apple or Carrot Facial Mask Recipe

Ingredients:

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• 1 apple or a large carrot

• Honey

Instruction:

Grate an apple finely and then add about 4 tablespoons of

Honey. Mix it well apply the mask to your face wait 10 minutes

And rinse. This recipe works very well for oily skins. If your

Skin is not oily you can substitute raw carrots for the apple. I

Tend to use the apples most of the time but if I am having an

Acne problem I use carrots for my facial mask that week.

Facial Mask Recipes for Normal combination, oily and

Blemished skin

Ingredients:

• 1 egg white

• 1/2 cup cooked instant oatmeal

• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Few drops of lemon juice

Instruction:

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Mix one egg white, 1/2 cup cooked instant oatmeal, a teaspoon

Olive oil and a few drop of lemon juice until smooth. Spread

On your face and neck, leave on for 15 – 30 min then rinse with

Lukewarm water. Few drops lemon juice will help to reduce

Blackheads while egg white will leave your skin feel “tight”

After this mask application.

Banana, Yogurt and Honey Facial Mask

Ingredients:

• 1/2 banana

• 2 tablespoons yogurt

• 1 tablespoon honey

Instruction:

Mash the banana with a fork then mix in honey and yogurt. Apply

To your face evenly. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off with

Cool water and get soft and smooth skin.

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Orange and Yogurt Facial Mask

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon plain yogurt

• Juice of 1/4 of an orange

Instruction:

Mash the above ingredients properly and apply on your face

Gently. The sensation is both cool and relaxing. Leave on for a

Five minutes and then rinse. If you are feeling sluggish, this is the

Perfect mask for you. The yogurt will cleanse and nourish.

Bliss Facial Massage Protocol

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You can add essential oils for extra therapeutic benefits. Mix 5 drops TOTAL to your base oil

and blend together. Make your blend from one essential oil or a combination of the following;

Dry skin; chamomile, lavender, peppermint, rosemary. Oily skin; basil, eucalyptus, lemongrass,

ylang ylang. Normal skin; rose, geranium, neroli."

You will need a base oil of cold pressed vegetable oil. About 1 teaspoon in small clean bowl will

be sufficient for a single massage.

Pour your oil or oil blend into the palm of your hand. Rub your hands together and apply all

over your face and neck.

The facial massage technique

Forehead… Begin in the middle of the forehead making small circular movements out towards

the temples. Repeat 5 times.

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Eyes… From your temples, glide your index fingers over your brow and circle your eye sockets.

The pressure should be very light. Repeat twice.

Nose… Slide your fingers down each side of your nose to the tip and up again. Repeat 5 times.

End at the top of the mouth.

Mouth… Use your index and middle fingers and start at the chin, gently massage in a circular

and upward motion around the mouth and lips. Bring the massage motion to the top of the

mouth, under the nostrils. Repeat 5 times.

Cheeks… In a circular motion, massage outward from your chin to your earlobes, from the

corners of your mouth to the middle of your ears and from your nostrils to your temples.

Repeat twice covering the whole area of the cheek.

Chin… Beginning on your right where the jaw meets your ear. Using your thumb and index

finger, gently slide across the jaw to your chin. Massage back to the starting point with circular

motions. Repeat on the left side. Repeat 3 times each side.

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Neck… Beginning at the back of the neck, massage upwards to the head with small circular

motions. Repeat 5 times. Come around to the front of the neck and gently stroke upwards from

the collarbone to the base of the chin. Repeat 3 times.

Blissed Out Facial

This is a deep cleansing homemade facial treatment that can be performed on all skin types

ideally every 3 weeks.

You can miss steps according to the time you have.

All of the quantities below are enough for one application, if you are swapping a homemade

facial treatment with a friend, double the amounts.

Recipes for your homemade facial treatment are best made fresh; don’t keep for longer than a

day or two in the fridge.

As with all skin care it is best to do a sensitivity test first. If you have an allergy to a certain

food, don’t use it in your preparations. Choose an alternative.

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The Steps

Step 1 – Steam “Herbal”

Step 2 – Cleanse “Cookies and Milk Skin Polish”

Step 3 – Mask with eye compress “Honey Mask”

Step 4 – Tone

Step 5 – Moisturize & Massage

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Step 1 Steam

Steam your face to encourage the removal of wastes, improve skin hydration and loosen dead

skin cells.

Note: Do not steam your face if you have broken veins, inflammation, sunburn or

hypersensitive skin.

Ingredients

2 liters of water

2 tablespoons of dried herbs (or 4 tablespoons of fresh)

Method

Rinse your face and leave it a little damp.

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Add your herbs and water to a pot. Cover the pot with the lid.

Bring to the boil and simmer for 3 - 4 minutes.

Turn off the heat and remove pot from the stove.

Remove the lid.

Tie your hair up and cover your head and the pot with a towel.

Keep your face 30cm (approx. 12 inches) away from the water (more if you have delicate skin).

Steam your face for up to 10 minutes.

After steaming wipe your face with a cloth.

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Step 2 Cleanse

Cleanse your face with “Cookies and Milk” to remove impurities and dead skin.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons of oatmeal

2 teaspoons dried milk

1 teaspoon powdered cinnamon

Enough water to make a paste

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Method

Mix all ingredients together.

Apply to face in small circular motions.

Rinse face thoroughly with warm water.

Step 3 Mask

Relax with a mask and eye compress.

Ingredients

2 slices of cucumber

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2 tablespoons of honey

2 teaspoons of milk

Method

Combine honey and milk, stirring until completely combined.

Apply to face and throat.

Take the cucumber and place one on each eye.

Lie down for 10 minutes.

Remove cucumber and rinse off mask with warm water.

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Step 4 Tone

Tone your skin with a refreshing cucumber tonic to cool, soothe and refresh the skin as well as

remove any remains from the previous treatments.

Ingredients

1/3 of a cucumber (peeled)

Cotton balls

Method

Juice the cucumber.

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Strain the juice into a clean container. (Make this up to a day beforehand and keep it in the

fridge so that it is nice and cool when you use it).

Smooth it over your face and throat with clean cotton balls.

Step 5 Moisturize and Massage

Moisturize your skin by massaging your face with facial oil.

Ingredients

"Using facial oil will nourish your skin with essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. It

won’t clog your skin or make it more oily, in fact; it can help restore balance to an overly oily

skin."

½ to 1 teaspoon of cold pressed vegetable oil

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Good choices are; jojoba (light), sweet almond (medium), olive oil (heavy).

Method

Brown Sugar Facial Scrub

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar

1/2 cup sweet almond oil*

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1 tablespoon ground oatmeal

1 teaspoon nutmeg

Large pinch calendula petals*

Mix all together and put in jar with tight lid.

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Equal parts sugar and virgin olive oil.

It's wonderful!!

Baking Soda/Aspirin Acne Scrub

A gentle scrub is baking soda. If you want acne to be fixed, try uncoated aspirin (usually can

find at dollar stores), a few in the hand with a few drops of warm water. Rub on your face. If

you have time, use some honey (preferably local and fresh) with a few aspirin (dilute with a

drop or two of water to dissolve), rub on face and leave around 10 minutes, wash off. Smooth

and clean!

Natural Scrubs

#1) Mix finely ground Cornmeal with Vinegar (apple cider works best)

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#2) Sugars (that's it, plain old Sugar!) Sugar works great, stay away from it if you're prone to

acne or fungus because it can cause bacteria or fungus to grow if it's not washed off completely.

You can add baby oil to sugar (or salt) if you like for added moisturizing. For even more

moisturizing you can add a mashed avocado

BATH COOKIES

2 cups sea salt -- finely ground

1/2 cup baking soda

1/2 cup cornstarch

2 Tablespoons light oil

1 teaspoon vitamin E oil

2 eggs

6 drops essential oil (scented quality oils)

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Mix all together and cut out with decorative cookie cutters. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes. Do

not over bake. Allow to cool completely and store in decorative containers. Place on tag: Use 1-2

"cookies" per bath. Turn lights low and relax. -------------ashed up avocado.

SKIN SCRUBBING GRAINS & CREAMS

Grains

1 c Dried orange and lemon peel

1 c cooked oatmeal

1 c Blanched almonds

Cream

1/2 c Uncooked oatmeal

1 T Honey

1 T Cider vinegar

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1 t Ground almonds

** Only for firm, young, resilient skin. If your skin feels especially fragile, use one of the gentle

fruit masks such as APPLE MASK FOR NORMAL SKIN or STRAWBERRY FRUIT MASK

instead.

Oatmeal Citrus Scrubbing Grains:

Place peels, oats, and almonds in food processor and whirl until mixture is a fine powder. Store

in an attractive container near the bathroom sink and use a tiny portion as needed.

To Use: Place as bit in the palm of your hand and moisten with a few drops of warm water. Rub

paste onto face with a gentle circular and upward motion. Rinse with tepid water and pat dry.

IDEA: Consider storing this scrub in one of the big shakers meant for the kitchen and keep it

handy at the bathroom sink.

Oatmeal Honey Scrubbing Cream:

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Combine all in a glass or enamel bowl.

To Use: Steam faces or lays warm washcloth on face for 1 min. Apply mixture to your face being

careful to avoid the sensitive area around eyes. Let dry on skin completely. If your skin is young

and firm, you can gently rub dried mixture off with a clean terry washcloth or towel. Lean over

sink and rub face in brisk but gentle circles with the cloth. Rinse with warm water, pat dry and

apply one of the FRESH FACIAL CREAMS.

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TONING & SOOTHING MASKS

Avocado Honey Mask

1 lg Avocado

1 T Honey

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Peel and slice avocado. Puree with honey. Pat it gently to the face and continue patting until the

mask feels extremely tacky to the touch. Relax and leave the mask on 20-30 mins. Rinse with

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Herbal Astringent for Oily Skin

1 ounce Chamomile

3 Tablespoons Witch hazel

1/2 teaspoon Cider vinegar

1 ounce Peppermint extract

8 ounces Water

Few drops of peppermint extract

1/4 teaspoon Boric acid -- optional

Boil chamomile, witch hazel, vinegar, peppermint and water. Cool and strain. Add remaining

ingredients in a spray bottle and shake. Keep refrigerated.

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Dissolving Bath Oil

1/4 c Sweet almond oil

24 dr Fragrance oil concentrate

2 T Gum Arabic

2 c Distilled water

The gum Arabic acts to blend oil and water so it doesn't separate in the tub.

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HERBAL BATHS

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1 Cup Oatmeal

Tablespoon of Herbs

1 Drop essential oil

Mix oatmeal, herbs and oil and fill bath bags with mixture. Oatmeal is used because it is a

natural skin softener and cleanser.

STIMULATING BATHS: basil, bay, calendula, citronella, fennel horseradish roots, lavender,

lemon verbena, lovage root, marjoram, mint, nettle, pine needles, queen of the meadow, sage,

rosemary, savory, thyme, vetiver root.

SOOTHING BATHS: catnip, chamomile, comfrey, elder, primrose, hyssop, jasmine, juniper

berries, lemon balm, linden flowers, marshmallow root, maillot, mullein, passionflower flowers,

roses, slippery elm inner bark, tansy, violet, Valerian root, vervain (whole plant).

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BODY SCRUB

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2 oz. Apricot kernel oil

1 oz. Sunflower oil

1 oz. Jojoba oil

1 oz. Rice bran or oat bran

6 Drops essential oil of Lavender or rosemary

Heat plant oils together. Mix in bran and essential oils. Stand on a large towel and gently rub

mixture into the skin in small, circular motions. Work from the toes to the neck, avoiding the

face. Rinse in a lukewarm shower, without soap. Give a blast of cold water and towel dry.

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Honey and Almond Scrub

1/2 Cold cream -- small jar

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1 Tablespoon Honey

Slivered almonds

Yeast/Lemon Juice Mask

You just mix a bit of active dry yeast and some fresh lemon juice, enough to make a paste.

Spread the paste on your face and allow it to dry, and then rinse with a warm washcloth.

This recipe exfoliates, clears pores, and dries acne without drying out your skin. If you have

pimples that are particularly stubborn, you can apply a bit of the yeast and lemon juice mixture

to the problem area and leave it on overnight.

Milk and Honey Pedicure

Fill a footbath with water. Add honey to hot water. Use sugar as an exfoliate. Add 1 cup whole

milk and a drop of almond oil for moisture. Soak for 15 minutes.

Buttermilk Soak

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Buttermilk is an excellent skin conditioner and mild exfoliate.

1/2 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup warm water

1 tsp. almond or mint oil

Combine ingredients with whisk or fork. Soak feet for 10-15 minutes. Rinse.

Lotions and Smoothers

Almond Lotion

(Makes 8 Ounces)

1/8 tsp. borax

1/4 cup distilled water

1/2 cup almond oil

1 Tbsp. grated beeswax

Combine borax and distilled water and set aside. Heat almond oil and beeswax together until

beeswax is almost melted. Remove from heat and stir. Heat borax water to almost boiling.

Slowly pour water into the heated oils while stirring with a wire whisk or a mixer. Once the

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water is completely mixed into the oils, allow the mixture to cool. If you would like, you could a

drop of an essential oil of your choice to add fragrance.

Banana foot lotion

2 bananas

1/2 cup honey

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup butter

Mix ingredients. Spread all over feet, then cover feet with socks and go to sleep. Rinse the next

morning. For a quick on the go alternative: Place a drop of vitamin E oil on every toe before bed

and gently massage in.

Athlete's Foot Disinfectant Solution

1 bulb of garlic

1/2 cup of vinegar

Garlic is a natural anti-fungal and also makes a good moisturizer while the vinegar removes dry

skin buildup. Take a bulb of garlic and carefully cut off the top, exposing the ends of the garlic

cloves. Roast the entire bulb in the oven at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven

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and let cool. Peel off the garlic skin and place soft cloves in a bowl. Mash with a fork and

combine with vinegar.

Athlete's Foot Disinfectant Oil

2 cups olive oil

10 peeled and pressed garlic cloves

1 cup of (lotion or scented oil)

Put the pressed garlic and olive oil in a pot and cook over low heat (do not boil) for one hour.

Let the mixture cool and add the (lotion). Of course before you add the lotion you could place

some on a baguette just for good measure. Once you have mixed your cooled ingredients, rub

the mixture all of your feet. Not only with this combo put essential oils back into your feet, the

garlic acts as a natural anti-fungal and antibiotic to prevent athlete's foot.

Peppermint Foot Gel

What feels better on tired feet than peppermint?

2 Tbsp. aloe Vera gel

1/2 Tbsp. peppermint oil

Avocado Smoother

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1/2 avocado

1 cup of mayonnaise

Squeeze of lemon

Cut the avocado in half. Remove the pit and place it aside. Place 1/2 of the avocado in the fridge

making sure to wrap it up. Place the other half in a salad and enjoy. Let the pit dry out for a day

or two and then mash it up by hand or with a blender. It should break up in small pieces. Mix

the avocado pit with the 1/2 that was in the fridge along with the mayo and squeeze of lemon.

As good as this may sound to eat, it's for your feet. Avocado helps to prevent calluses while the

mayo is an excellent conditioner. For extra medicine, add a beaten egg.

Fruit Super-Smoother

3-5 strawberries

1 egg

1/4 cup of cream or milk

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Massage onto clean feet for 3-4 minutes.

Rinse with warm water.

Tropical Smoother

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1/2 ripe papaya

3 Tbsp. of cocoa butter

1 egg

The papaya exfoliates while egg and cocoa butter moisturize for super-soft feet. Melt the butter

in a saucepan and let cool. Mash up papaya in a bowl and then mix in egg and butter. Have a

loved one massage into your feet and enjoy. Massage into tired feet until absorbed.

Scrubs and Cleansers

Quaker's Foot Scrub

2 tablespoons oatmeal

2 tablespoons cornmeal

2 tablespoons wheat germ

A light exfoliating paste, perfect for tired feet. Mix ingredients. Use as needed by grabbing a

handful of the mixture and adding a splash of water – no bowl necessary. Massage feet with

paste for 2-3 minutes, adding water as needed. Rinse feet with warm water and slather on your

favorite lotion. Your feet will feel smooth as silk.

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Note: Store mixture in a sealed container. Keep refrigerated.

California Foot Smoothie

1 banana

1 cup of plain yogurt

1/2 cup of orange juice

Blend ingredients until smooth. As tempting as this is to drink, the astringent qualities of the

bananas and O.J. added to the yogurt for moisturizing make a super California lather. Make a

double batch for breakfast too.

On The Run Instant Exfoliator

Combine table salt and liquid hand soap or mix lotion and sugar to exfoliate and help

circulation.

Sandy Beaches Scrub

1 handful of sand

1 cup of olive oil

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1 squeeze of lemon

Sand (any sand will do) is an excellent exfoliator and the olive oil will super-soften your soles.

Mix ingredients in a bowl with a fork and massage into feet. Rinse.

Apple Avocado Smoother

1/2 avocado

1 cup of grapefruit juice

1/2 apple

The apple exfoliates. The avocado moisturizes. The grapefruit juice acts as an astringent. Mash

the apple and mix them all together in a bowl and let your feet take a vacation as your slather

them with this scrub.

Wake Up Call Scrub

1/2 cup of oats

1/2 apple, diced

1/2 cup of honey

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Combine ingredients in bowl and mix with hands. Massage fruity goo onto feet and leave on for

2-3 minutes.

kin Cleanser (For all skin types)

1/2 cup plain yogurt

1 Tbsp. sunflower oil

1 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice

Mix all ingredients together and place in a sealed container. Store in the refrigerator. Use 1 tsp.

morning and night to cleanse face.

Facial Cleansing Gel (For all skin types)

Add 2 tsp. flax seeds to a saucepan containing 1 1/2 cups of distilled water or herbal infusion.

Bring to a boil and simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking. Remove from heat

and cool. The mixture should thicken into a gel. Strain. To use, add enough finely ground

oatmeal to the gel to make a smooth paste. Rub over the face and neck, leave a few minutes, and

then rinse with warm water (not hot!)

Steam Your Face

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The next step is to steam the face. Pour hot boiling water into a bowl and tent your head over

the bowl. Dry herbs like peppermint or lavender can be added to the bowl for the rejuvenating

properties (peppermint) or calming effect (lavender). Your next step is a face mask. Again, no

need for expensive products, just a trip to the local grocery.

Herbal Facial Mask (Cleans and tightens pores)

1 Tbsp. honey

1 egg

1 tsp. crumbled dried chamomile flowers

1 tsp. finely chopped fresh mint

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. Apply the mixture to your face and neck. Let dry (10-15

minutes) and rinse off with warm water.

Oatmeal Face Mask

1/2 cup of oatmeal

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1 smashed avocado

1/3 cup of honey

In a bowl mix smashed avocado with the honey, then continuously add oatmeal. When all

ingredients are mixed well apply to face and relax. After 10-15 minutes, wash off with warm

water. Do this once a week or when you desire relaxation. You won't believe the difference!

Orange Yogurt Mask

1 tsp. plain yogurt

The juice of 1/4 of an orange

Stir to mix and then dip fingers into mixture and smooth onto face. The sensation is both cool

and relaxing. Leave on for a five minutes and then rinse. If you are feeling sluggish, this is the

perfect mask for you.

*Yogurt will cleanse and nourish

*The orange is full of Vitamin C and AHA's

Peel-Off Mask Recipe

This mask will peel off your blackheads and tighten your skin. It is very strong, so those with

sensitive skin may want to rinse this off instead of peeling it off. Do not use if you have acne.

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1 tablespoon of unflavored gelatin

1 1/2 tablespoons of cold milk

1 egg white

Vitamin E Oil (breaks open a capsule, or buys in a bottle)

In a small pan mix the unflavored gelatin and the cold milk. Stir until melted over a very low

flame. Once melted, remove from heat and let the gelatin mixture cool slightly. Then add one

egg white. Mix until smooth, and when cool enough to touch, apply evenly over face. Do not

apply on or directly under, your eyes or on your upper lip. Apply quickly before mixture

hardens in pan. Apply enough to cover your skin but not too thickly. Lie on the couch and let it

dry completely, about 30 minutes. Once dry, lift up a corner under your chin and peel off lightly

in an upward motion. This will really tingle. Rinse face with lukewarm water and apply

vitamin E.

Tip: The vitamin E is for moisture. If you prefer, you can use your favorite moisturizer on your

face instead.

Prune Porridge

This mask sounds and looks disgusting but is very soothing and good for a face tormented by

sore underground pimples.

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Pour 1/2 cup boiling water over 2 dried prunes in a bowl and leave until soft. Mash prunes. Use

any leftover prune water in cooking about 1/2 cup oatmeal. Mix oatmeal with mashed prunes

and enough honey to make a sticky mash that will adhere to the face. Apply while still warm

(but not hot), leave 20 minutes and rinse off with warm water.

Toner for Your Face

Your last step is to apply a toner to your face. Then you will have a clean palette to apply your

special makeup. Here are some great recipes for them.

Astringent

3 tsp. lemon extract

Juice of one lime

1/2 cup rubbing alcohol

Combine ingredients in a small bowl. Transfer to a jar and shake well. Store in the refrigerator.

Tightens your pores, refreshes your skin, and helps remove oils from skin.

Citrus Astringent

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1/2 thinly sliced lemon

1/2 thinly sliced orange

3/4 cup ethanol alcohol

Combine lemon, orange, and alcohol in a blender and mix until fruits are pulverized. Strain

liquid into a jar using a small strainer or cheesecloth. Tightens your pores, refreshes your skin,

and helps remove oils from skin. Will keep 6 months refrigerated. Yield, 3/4 cup.

Basic Toner

3 cups distilled water

1/3 cup apple cider vinegar

Mix water and vinegar. Pour into a clean decanter and store in bathroom. Use daily after

washing face by putting on a clean cotton ball or gauze and wiping face. BE CAREFUL NOT TO

GET INTO EYES!

Chamomile Astringent

1/2 cup chopped fresh mint (or 2 tbsp. dried)

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2 tbsp. dried chamomile flowers, crushed

4 cups water

Combine ingredients in a small saucepan. Boil for 10 minutes, then remove from heat and allow

too steep for 5 minutes. Strain liquid into a jar, cover and refrigerate. Will keep 2 weeks

refrigerated. Apply with cotton balls to skin. Especially good for very oily skin.

Chamomile Fields Shampoo

This shampoo smells similar to apples. It has antifungal and antibacterial properties. Either

annual (Matric aria recutica) or perennial Roman Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) species can be

used.

4 bags of Chamomile tea (or 1 handful of fresh Chamomile flowers)

4 Tbsp. pure soap flakes

1 1/2 tablespoons glycerin

Let the tea bags steep in 1 1/2 cups of boiled water for 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags and

with the remaining liquid add the soap flakes. Let stand until the soap softens. Stir in glycerin

until mixture is well blended. Pour into a bottle. Keep in a dark, cool place.

Soap wart Shampoo

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Suitable for all hair types

Soap wart: Saponaria officinalis contains saponins which is similar to soap. It lathers when

agitated. Most health food stores carry this.

Lemon Verbena: for a citrus fragrance

Catnip: promotes healthy hair growth

2 cups water

1 1/2 Tbsp. dried soapwort root (chopped)

2 tsp. Lemon Verbena or 2 tsp. Catnip

Bring water to a boil add soapwort and simmer, cover for about 20 minutes. Remove from heat,

add herb then allow mixture to cool. Strain the mixture keeping the liquid. Pour into a bottle.

Makes enough for 6-7 shampoos. Must be used within 8-10 days. Store in a cool dark place.

Yucca Shampoo

Native American tribes in the Southwest have used Yucca to prevent hair loss and dandruff.

The Yucca plant contains a substance called saponin which is a natural detergent. It is the

saponin found in the Yucca Plant that creates foamy suds when agitated in water. Yucca is

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commonly found in the U.S. Southwest or Mexico. It's all in the root of the Yucca. To make your

own version of Yucca Shampoo, look for fresh young Yucca plants. Cut off a piece of the root

and peel the brown off of the root until you have exposed the white root inside. Once clean,

take a hammer and smash the Yucca root until it breaks in pieces. Wet the Yucca root, while

holding the root over a basin of warm water; rub the root like a bar of soap to get mounds of

lather from it. Wash your hair with the lather for a few minutes, gently massaging the scalp.

Rinse very well in warm water making sure that no Yucca pieces remain in your hair.

Natural Egg Shampoo

1 egg

1 tsp. olive oil

1 tsp. lemon juice

1 Tbsp. castile soap or mild unscented shampoo

1/2 cup water

Combine all ingredients in a blender and whip until smooth. Use shampoo immediately.

Herbal Secret Shampoo

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Don't except mountains of soapy lather from this shampoo, it has gentle cleaning power. To

customize this recipes for different hair colors, do the following: For blonde hair, double the

chamomile and omit the sage; for dark hair, double the sage and omit the chamomile; for Red

hair, add cranberry juice and omit chamomile and sage; for oily hair, add 1/2 cup of lemon peel;

and for dry hair, increase the marigold to 1/2 cup. Try to use fresh leaves if possible (2 Tbsp. dry

herb equals about 6-8 leaves fresh).

1 Tbsp. sage

1 Tbsp. rosemary

1 Tbsp. nettle

1 Tbsp. peppermint

2 Tbsp. red clover

2 Tbsp. chamomile

1/4 cup orange peel

1/4 cup marigold flowers

1/4 cup birch buds and leaves

1 Tbsp. orrisroot

5 cups water

3/4 cup castile soap

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2 Tbsp. aloe gel

Few drops essential oil

In medium pan, stir the water and spices and herbs and simmer for 15 minutes. Cover and let

seep for about 30 minutes. Strain the liquid. In a blender, add 1 cup of the herb liquid with the

aloe gel and blend on low speed until smooth. In a glass bowl, blend the soap and the

remaining liquid. Whip with a wire whisk until smooth and frothy, and then add the liquid

from the blender. Pour the mixture into containers of your choice and add the scent last, a few

drops to each container. Shake to disperse the scent Shampoo will last for 1-2 months if kept in

a cool dry place.

Clarifying Shampoo

An inexpensive way to clarify your hair is to use your usual shampoo. During the first lather,

take a handful of baking soda and work it into the lather thoroughly. Let it set for a few

minutes, depending on how much styling buildup you have on your hair. Rinse and shampoo

again without baking soda, then condition. The baking soda makes an excellent chelating aid. It

is also advisable to clarify at least every two weeks to remove product buildup. Always clarify

before doing a deep conditioning treatment. Otherwise, you will be conditioning over product

buildup which really won't be beneficial. Chelating also removes traces of prescription drugs

that build up in your hair.

Rinses

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The next step is to rinse your hair and there are many options to this. You can choose one to

highlight your hair color or for your hair type, the choice is yours. A cold water rinse is also

very good for the hair and leaves it bright and shiny.

For Light Hair

2 cups white vinegar

2 cups water

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup chamomile leaves

Combine the ingredients and let boil for 15 minutes, Strain and cool and store in a tightly

capped bottle.

For Dark Hair

2 cups malt or red wine vinegar

2 cups water

1/4 cup sage

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Combine ingredients in pan and boil for 15 minutes and store in tightly capped bottle.

For Red Hair

1 cup dark berry juice (any kind will do)

1/2 cup rose hips

1/2 cup cloves

1/4 cup strong black coffee

Mix all ingredients. Distribute evenly throughout your hair. There will definitely be some left

over, but put in as much of the mixture as your hair can hold. Leave on for 10 minutes, and then

rinse thoroughly with warm water and let dry. This will keep red hair vibrant and never dull.

For Damaged Hair

1/4 cup sea kelp

1 cup either lemon or sage rinse

Combine the kelp and rinse in pint or quart size jar, putting lid on lightly and shake. Apply

generously to freshly shampooed hair, leave on twenty minutes and then rinse thoroughly.

For Normal Hair

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1/2 cup white vinegar 1/2 cup water 2 Tbsp. rosemary 2 Tbsp. red clover 2 Tbsp. nettle Combine

all ingredients and boil to a rolling boil. Decrease heat and let simmer for 15 minutes. Cover and

let seep for thirty minutes. Strain and bottle into glass or plastic container.

Apple Cider Softness

1-2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

3 cups distilled water

Pour over your hair as the final rinse. It will leave your hair feeling soft. Good for all hair types.

Green Tea Rinse

2 bags green tea 2 cups boiling water make green tea as if you were going to drink it. Steep for

at least 30 minutes. Cool and then rinse hair for smooth and shiny hair.

Dandruff Control Rinse

1 cup cider vinegar

6 aspirins crushed

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1/4 cup witch hazel

Mix all the ingredients in glass container and shake. After shampooing, apply rinse and let sit

for 10 minutes while massaging then rinse with again with warm water.

Conditioners

For everyday conditioning try one of these wonderful conditioners.

Lavender-and-Rosemary Scalp Treatment

2 tsp. vodka

2 Tbsp. water

6 drops essential oil of rosemary

10 drops essential oil of lavender

4 drops essential oil of rose geranium

Mix ingredients together (makes enough for several treatments). Bottle and shake. Massage a

small amount onto the scalp (hair may be dry or damp). Do not rinse. Towel dry. Alcohol and

herbal oils invigorate and stimulate the scalp while adding fresh fragrance to the hair.

High Protein Scalp Conditioner

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This high-protein, all-natural hair conditioner will help to dislodge any debris or pollution that

may be clogging the tiny openings in your scalp. This conditioner will open the tiny openings

for better passage of nutrients into your hair. This scalp conditioner also enriches the hair,

helping to make it stronger and more lustrous.

Blend together, preferably in an electric blender:

1 cup fresh skimmed milk

1 egg yolk (separated from the egg white)

2 capsules of wheat germ oil contents (you may have to open up capsules and squeeze the

contents out)

1 Tbsp. of fresh wheat germ

The contents of 1 Tbsp. of lecithin granules (you may need to open capsules)

1 Tbsp. natural wheat bran (available in bulk also)

Note: You may find all of the above ingredients at a health food store. It is unlikely that your

local grocery store will carry most of the ingredients other than the milk and eggs.

Slowly and firmly massage the mixture into your scalp. Leave the mixture on for about 10

minutes. If you cover your head with a shower cap or you drape a towel around your head and

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lie on a slant board while the conditioner does its work, you will benefit even more because of

the gravity effect. After 10 minutes, thoroughly rinse the conditioner from your hair with warm

(not hot) water. Follow with your usual shampoo and conditioner.

Egg Conditioner

1 tsp. baby oil

1 egg yolk

1 cup water

Beat the egg yolk until it's frothy, add the oil then beat again. Add to the water. Massage into

the scalp and throughout your hair. Rinse well.

Herbal Scalp Tonic

1/4 cup Distilled water

1/8 cup Witch hazel water

1 Tbsp. Burdock Tincture

1/4 tsp. Vitamin C (Powered Vitamin C can be bought a health food store)

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1/4 tsp. Vitamin E acetate

5 drops Lemon essential oil

Mix all of the ingredients in a glass jar with a tight fitting lid and shake. Apply and leave on 15

minutes with head wrapped. Rinse with warm water.

Deep Conditioning

Now it's time for a deep conditioning and I bet you're wondering when the brand-new paint

brush would come into play. Well, here it is. This is what you apply the deep conditioning

pastes with.

Banana Hair Mask

1 organic ripened banana

2 Tbsp. plain organic yogurt

2 tsp. organic wheat germ oil

1/4 tsp. of lecithin

1/8 tsp. of organic honey

2 tsp. of sweetened condensed milk

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2-4 drops of ylang ylang essential oil

The ylang ylang essential is used to give a special relaxing and soothing effect. Not only does

this magnificent oil calm and soothe raw nerves and emotions, it is famous as a softening agent

for skin and scalps. Mix all ingredients and apply with paint brush. Wrap hair in saran wrap or

shower cap and then apply hot towel. This can be a wet towel that you have wet with hot water

from the tap or a towel warmed in the dryer or microwave. Leave on for one hour or can be left

on overnight if applied one hour before bedtime so it dries somewhat on hair. Rinse with warm

water and apply hair rinse, if desired.

Tropical Conditioner

1 avocado (peeled and mashed)

coconut milk

Combine mashed avocado with some coconut milk. Mash together until its smooth and about

as thick as shampoo. Comb it through the hair and let sit for 10 -15 minutes, wash out.

Dry and Breaking Hair Conditioner

Before washing or even wetting hair, put about 1/6 - 1/4 cup of olive oil (closer to 1/6 for shorter

hair, and closer to 1/4 for longer, thicker hair) on it and work it through from the scalp to the

ends. Leave it on for about 10 or 15 minutes. After that, you can shampoo and condition as

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usual. This works because it’s very oily, but not the nasty, dirty grease that builds up. It's not

heavy at all, but in fact, very thin and loose. It works great for smoothing and moistening dry

hair.

Kinky or Curly Conditioner

For people with really kinky, curly, dry ethnic hair, try this for a deep conditioner:

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup bland oil (either grape seed/almond/sesame)

Put in a little pot, heat it until warm. Apply to hair, put a plastic bag over your hair and leave it

for 30 minutes. Wash and condition as usual. The result; hair feels soft and moisturized. You

can forgo the bland veggie oil if you want to, but I find that it helps the honey and oil to 'flow'.

Or, you could try and investing in some jojoba oil and follow the same instructions for deep

conditioning above. Jojoba oil contains the same sebellum as our skin, so it conditions without

weighing hair down.

Super body Hair Treat

2 Tbsp. Molasses

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2 Tbsp. unflavored gelatin

1 Tbsp. sweetened condensed milk

1 Tbsp. stale beer

Combine ingredients in small bowl. Comb or brush into hair. Cover hair with a plastic shower

cap and leave in for 30 minutes. Shampoo and rinse.

Avocado Scalp Pack

1 egg

1/2 avocado, peeled and mashed

2 Tbsp. wheat germ oil

Beat egg until frothy, either in a blender or by hand. Then add the avocado and the oil and beat

until smooth. Use immediately. Apply with paint brush and then cover head and leave on for

30 minutes. Cover with warm towel. Rinse with warm water and a little shampoo.

Natural Hair Coloring

Wash your hair with one of the following rinses. Pour the selected rinse through your hair 15

times, re-rinsing with the same liquid. On the final rinse, wring hair, and leave for 15 minutes

before rinsing with clear water.

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Blonde: Mix 1 tablespoon lemon juice in 1 gallon warm water.

Brunette: Rinse hair with a strong black tea, or black coffee.

Red: Make a strong tea of rose hips or cloves, or use strong black coffee. A darker recipe for is

any dark red wine and grapefruit juice.

Blonde Highlights

1 cup lemon juice

3 cups chamomile tea (brewed and cooled)

Mix ingredients, pour over damp hair then let sit for an hour while you sit in the sun. Wash out.

Follow with a good conditioner. NOTE: This process must be repeated daily for a few weeks

before you notice any changes.

How To Make Your Hair Blonde

1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Take the lemon juice and rub it into your dry clean hair and sit in the sun for a few hours, rinse

out and repeat until hair is blonder!

Enhance Red Hair Ingredients

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1/2 cup beet juice

1/2 cup carrot juice

Mix ingredients together, pour over damp hair. Let it sit for 1 hour while you sit in the sun.

Wash out.

Covering Gray

Simmer 1/2 cup dried sage in 2 cups water for 30 minutes, and then steep for several hours.

Apply to hair and leave on until dried. Then rinse and dry. Repeat weekly, until desired shade,

then monthly to maintain color.

Sage and a Bit of Rosemary Natural Hair Color

To make a strong rosemary and sage tea, use equal amounts of rosemary and sage to 1 cup of

water. Combine ingredients and steep for 10 minutes. Strain and refrigerate it, use liquid for the

colorant. Now before washing hair, spray it on the base of the grey patches of hair, massaging it

in. Leave it for 5 - 10 minutes and then wash as usual and care for your hair as you normally do.

After a few weeks of this (do this almost daily), you will find the grey is disappearing. After

using the sage, the normal coloring returns to the hair. It is not a 'color-change' shocker, and it

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softens and allows you to control the curls, and the amount of grey. When you stop using it, the

grey gradually returns and it is even prettier than the time before.

"Funky" Colored Hair

If you want more "funky" colored looking hair like green, for example. Then use Koolaid with a

cup and a half of water - NO SUGAR ADDED! Leave hair in the Kool-Aid mix for about 10 to

15 minutes. Let it dry and there you have it! Green (or whatever color of Kool-Aid mix) hair!

Caution, this is permanent until your hair grows out!

To Obtain Black Hair

Obtain a cup of dry rosemary seeds and boil in a gallon of water for ten minutes or until water

changes to a dark color. After every shower, apply it to the hair. Dry excess rosemary water

from hair with towel and style as usual.

Natural Hairspray

The finishing touches are two recipes for Natural Hairspray

Honey Hair Spray

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Use honey-water instead of hair spray. I just rinse out a small plastic spray bottle, add about

two tablespoons of honey to the bottom of the bottle, fill the bottle with hot water, and shake

well. I store the mixture in the refrigerator, and I've found that it will keep for about two weeks.

I would suggest that you use the mixture sparingly, and that you completely clean the bottle

and spray mechanism every time you make a fresh batch. It works well on my long, straight

hair and it seems to keep my dry hair moisturized too.

Lemon Hair Spray

This great for light hair but can be used on any color hair

2 lemons, sliced

2 cups hot water

Place lemon slices and water in pan and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat and simmer

uncovered until the water is reduced by half about 30 minutes. Remove and cool. Strain

through cheese cloth and squeeze out all the juice. Pour into pump type bottle. Will keep two

months in refrigerator.

Sugar Scrubs

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Brown Sugar Scrubs

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 heaping tablespoons almond oil

Few drops of honey

3 to 5 drops of your favorite essential oil

Or

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon jojoba oil

1 tablespoon almond oil

2 teaspoons honey

5-7 drops orange essential oil

Dash of cinnamon

Here's what you do:

Mix ingredients thoroughly in a glass bowl. In the shower, gently scrub all over body.

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Fruit Sugar Scrub

1/2 cup white sugar

3 Tbsp. coconut milk or oil

3 Tbsp. almond or jojoba oil

1/2 cup fresh papaya and guava

Mix sugar and coconut milk or oil with almond or jojoba oil. Puree fruit in a blender or food

processor, stir into oil and sugar mixture. Exfoliate with dry brush or exfoliation gloves, rinse

off in shower. Pat dry (skin should be damp) and apply mixture from feet to head in circular

motions always towards the heart. Rinse with warm water, pat dry, and enjoy silky smooth,

sweet-smelling skin!

Body Wraps

Clay Body Wrap (for oily skin)

1 cup bentonite or green clay

1/4 cup sea salt

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2 Tbsp. olive oil

2 cups water

Boil water and add sea salt until it is dissolved. Add remaining ingredients and stir. Adjust the

water if necessary to form a wet paste. Rub the mixture over your entire body and cover

yourself with a sheet.

Avocado Moisture Body Wrap (for dry skin)

1 very ripe avocado

1 cup of heavy cream

1/4 cup of aloe Vera gel

Lots of towels

Plastic wrap

Here's what you do: Blend avocado pulp, cream and aloe Vera gel to a thick paste. Place lots of

old towels down where you will nap later. Apply paste to body. Wash hands and loosely wrap

over masked areas. Lie down and relax for one hour. Rinse.

Oatmeal Wrap (for soft and smooth skin)

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1 cup of oatmeal not the instant kind

1 cup of warm milk

Mix oatmeal and milk into a paste and apply to body. Rest one hour and rinse off.

Removing Extra Hair

Body Sugaring is a natural way to remove the hair that you don't want from your body.

Basically, you are making a cooked paste out of white sugar and other ingredients that you will

spread on your legs and, using strips of cloth, removing the hair. You will need a stove and pot

to cook the sugar mixture in and an old sheet to cut up into strips or a couple of yards of cheap

broadcloth from Wal-Mart. The strips can be used again by washing in a lingerie bag in your

washer.

Body Sugar Recipe

1-7/8 cups of white sugar

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup lemon juice

Use a fairly large, heavy pan because the sugar will foam up as it boils. Mix the ingredients in

the pan and put on medium heat. Boil gently until a candy thermometer reads 120 degrees C.

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The mixture will turn an amber color as it cooks. Take it off the heat, let it cool a bit and pour

into a container. A wide shallow one works best - if you have a tall container, the paste tends to

get all over the stick. When cooled, it should be quite thick.

To use the paste, either microwaves it (careful-it heats up fast) or boils some water and let the

jar sit in the hot water for about 5 minutes. Be sure to test the temperature *very* carefully

before you put a lot on your skin. Test a bit on the palm of your hand where the skin is a little

thicker and tougher. Use a craft stick, like a tongue depressor, to spread the paste. The paste

works best when it is very warm, it spreads thinner that way.

Take a bit of paste on the stick and spread it on, as thin as you can, in the direction of the hair

growth. Put a strip on the paste and press it on firmly. Pull the strip off against the direction of

the hair growth. Be sure to hold your skin taut, and pull the strip directly back, not up. You can

use the same strip a couple of times. To clean up, all you need is soap and water. You can cream

your legs after with a good natural lotion

Coconut Body Scrub

1 cup sea salt (regular will do if that's all you have)

1 Tbsp. organic coconut oil (this can be substituted for any oil or even butter (like Shea)

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Enough coconut milk to make the salts a little wet.

I didn't measure the coconut milk but poured a couple of tablespoons or so into the mix. You'll

get a nice wet-is consistency. Set aside.

Coconut Clay Body Mask

1 cup kaolin clay (this is the best for sensitive skin but you can use green clay too)

1 tsp. glycerin

Enough coconut milk to make a nice thick paste.

Preparation:

Bring both bowls into your bathroom. Since my bathroom is cold (weather isn't good right

now), I brought in a small heater to heat it. Make sure the bathroom is really warm before you

start. Stand in your tub and wet your body. Turn the shower off, and then use the scrub on your

body using a circular motion, avoiding cuts/scrapes or freshly shaved areas. Do not use this on

your face. Rinse, then pat dry.

Spread the clay mask all over your body. This can be used on your face but I didn't do that. Sit

in your dry tub for about 20 minutes until the mask starts to dry. I found that the parts where I

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was sitting, the mask didn't dry as well. If you have someone who can help, wrap yourself in a

dollar-store clear shower curtain, then with warm towels and lay down. I just sat in the tub as

is.

Rinse the mask off, and then pat dry. Apply a nice lotion.

Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinal is

This delightfully refreshing scented herb has antibacterial and antifungal properties and is used

extensively in hair care products for its tonic properties.

Lav/rose oil

Lavender/Rosemary Hair Oil

This recipe is courtesy of Jeanne Rose "Kitchen Cosmetics"

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1 oz. oil of Rosemary

1/8 oz. oil of Lavender

Quantity: Enough for about 6 months of use.

To Make: Simply mix the two oils together and store in the dark or in a small amber or light-

proof bottle.

To Use: Put a few drops of the oil on your palm, brush your palm against your hairbrush and

then brush your hair.

Tip: Proper Hair Brushing: Every day, rain or shine, men and women should thoroughly brush

the hair. Brushing dislodges dirt and distributes the natural hair oils. Bend at the waist (this

increases circulation to the scalp) and massage the scalp with fingertips. Then brush hair

starting at the nape of the neck with long easy strokes from nape to ends. Follow each of the

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brush strokes with your other hand to eliminate static electricity. Brush about 100 strokes in

this upside down position. This is guaranteed to give new life to your hair.

Cucumber recipes

Apple recipes

Apple

A fruit that contains Calcium, Iron and Vitamin A. It's properties include antibacterial,

antioxidant, astringent and toning.

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Aphrodite

Aphrodite Apple Mask

This recipe is courtesy of Noreen Finnegan "Incredible Edible Spa"

1 T Applesauce

1 T Wheat Germ

To Make: Purée apple in a blender or add applesauce to a small bowl. Mix in the wheat germ to

form a paste.

To Use: Apply to washed, scrubbed, and steamed face. Allow mask to set for 10-15 minutes.

Tone then moisturizes.

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Coffee recipes

Coffee

This aromatic bean contains Magnesium and Vitamin E. It's properties include antioxidant,

antibacterial, exfoliating, and stimulating.

Invigorating scrub

Invigorating Coffee Scrub


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3 T Coffee grounds (organic-caffeinated)

1 T Salt (optional)

To Make: Brew a fresh pot of coffee. Enjoy a cup, if you like. Put grounds (and salt) in a small

bowl. Use grounds within 20 minutes of brewing before oxidation occurs.

To Use: Scrub mixture over entire body while in the shower. Rinse. Tone. Moisturize.

Cucumber

Cucumis sativa

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A vegetable used for its cooling and astringent properties. Try a couple of slices for your tired

eyes.

Cuc/honey toner

Cucumber- Honey Toner

1 medium Cucumber, peeled and cut up into pieces

2 tsp. Honey

Puree cucumber in a blender. Line a sieve with cheesecloth and set the sieve over a glass bowl

or measuring cup. Pour the cucumber puree through the sieve and let it stand for 15 minutes for

the juices to drip into the bowl. Pour the clear juice into a clean bottle and add honey.

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To use, shake the bottle and saturate a cotton pad with the lotion. Sweep over face, neck and

chest morning and night, and let it air dry (about 3 to 4 minutes). Store covered in the

refrigerator for up to 1 week. Makes about 1/2 cup.

Cucumber hair treatment

Cucumber Hair Drench

If you swim in a chlorinated pool for exercise on a regular basis, the same damage you've

noticed happening to your skin and bathing suit, is happening to your hair, as well. Try this

treatment at home to keep chlorine damage to a minimum.

1 egg

1 eggshell's worth of olive oil

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1 quarter of a peeled cucumber

Blend the egg, olive oil and peeled cucumber. Spread evenly through your hair, leave on for 10

minutes, and then thoroughly rinse. For the best results year-round, continue this treatment

monthly.

Avocado recipes

Avocado

Persea Americana

Rich in vitamins A, D, E, potassium, sulfur and chlorine, this fruit is used in facial and hair

packs and is deep penetrating.

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Avocado mask

Avocado Carrot Cream Mask

This mask combines avocados, which are rich in Vitamin E, with carrots, which are high in beta-

carotene and antioxidants, and cream, which is high in calcium and protein. These ingredients

will rebuild skin collagen, improve tone and texture, and fade age spots.

1 avocado, mashed

1 carrot, cooked and mashed

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 egg, beaten

3 tablespoons honey

Combine all ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Spread gently over your face and neck, and

leave in place 10-15 minutes. Rinse with cool water and follow with your favorite toner.

Kiwi recipes

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Kiwi

Actinidia Chinesis

This fruit is high in vitamin C and has enzymatic and detergency properties making it helpful

for skin and hair preparations.

Kiwi cleanser

Kiwi Facial Cleanser (for dry or oily skin)

1 kiwi fruit

2 tablespoons of plain yogurt

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1 tablespoon orange water

1 tablespoon apricot or almond oil

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon finely ground almonds

2 drops orange (or your favorite citrus) essential oil

Puree the kiwi fruit in a food processor until liquid. During processing, add yogurt, orange

water, almond or apricot oil, and ground almonds. Process until thick and cream like. Add

essential and stir to mix. To apply, massage gently over neck, face and décolleté to cleanse.

Rinse well. Makes one application.

thyme recipes

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Thyme

Thymus vulgaris

This herb is used for its toning, refreshing and disinfectant properties.

thyme/fennel cleanser

Thyme and Fennel Seed Cleanser (for normal skin)

This recipe is courtesy of www.Spaindex.com

Fennel has been used throughout history as an aid to digestion or as a slight diuretic. As an

infusion, fennel seeds can be gently cleansing and toning for the skin, and they can help reduce

puffiness and superficial irritation. Thyme, which is used in antiseptic preparations, is a good

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astringent. Because this cleanser is very gentle, it can be used each morning. Dab it on your face

and neck with a cotton ball, and rinse.

2 sprigs fresh thyme, crumbled (or 1/2 T dried Thyme)

2 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed

1/2 cup boiling water

Juice of Half Lemon

Mix the thyme and fennel seed in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Add lemon juice and

steep for 15 minutes. Strain the infusion and store the liquid in a jar, in the refrigerator.

pumpkin recipes

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Pumpkin

Cucurbita popo L.

A member of the Gourd family, pumpkins are high in vitamin C for all-around tissue building

and healing.

Pumpkin treatment

Papya pumpkin mask

2/3 cup fresh papaya, mashed

15 oz. can pure pumpkin

1 egg, beaten

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1. Prepare the mask. Cut the papaya in half and scoop out the seeds. Scoop out the papaya fruit

and mash it well to eliminate lumps in the mask. Beat the egg until it is frothy. Combine that

with the papaya. Add the pumpkin to the egg/papaya mixture and whip together. You can also

mix the ingredients in the blender or a food processor for an extra smooth mask.

2. Prepare your face. Wash with your daily cleanser and remove all residual makeup on your

skin. Rinse with warm water. It's very important to have clean skin to ensure you get maximum

benefits from the facial.

3. Apply the Mask. Cover your entire face, being careful to avoid the immediate eye area. If you

have sensitive skin, test the mixture on your hand before spreading it on your face. You'll feel

some tingling as the enzymes in the pumpkin go to work immediately -- gently exfoliating your

top layer of skin. It works like a scrub without being abrasive to your skin. Leave the mask on

for 10 minutes.

4. Rinse off Mask. After you've relaxed for ten minutes it's time to rinse. The mask is fairly thick

-- head for the kitchen sink.

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5. Apply Toner & Moisturizer.

ginger recipes

Ginger

Zingiber officinale

Used for its warming and invigorating properties in topical preparations, making it useful for

massage oils and creams.

ginger creme

Ginger Skin Creme


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Ginger invigorates, and oil soothes. Try this double dose for dry skin.

2-inch piece of fresh ginger

2 teaspoons light sesame oil

2 teaspoons apricot kernel oil

2 teaspoons vitamin E oil

½ cup cocoa butter

Preheat oven on lowest setting. Finely grate the ginger just enough so that you have about an

1/8 teaspoon of ginger "juice." To obtain the juice, squeeze the freshly grated ginger over a small

bowl. Place the ingredients (including the ginger) in a glass container and heat just until the

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cocoa butter is melted and the oils are blended. Pour into a clean, dry container and store in a

cool dry place. You can add a few drops of orange or other essential oil for a nice twist.

lavender recipes

Lavender

Lavandula spp.

This beautiful flowers properties include: relaxant, antispasmodic, tonic for the nervous system,

antibacterial, analgesic, and antiseptic. It's a mood lifter.

lavender wash

Spa Index Lavender Hand and Foot Wash


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Use this wash to relieve red and inflamed hands and feet.

1/2 cup dried Lavender Flowers

1/2 cup finely chopped Fresh Sage

2 cups of water

8 drops of Lavender Oil

In a saucepan, combine lavender flowers, sage and water. Simmer, covered, on low heat for

20 minutes. Strain mixture through cheesecloth and let cool. Discard the solids, retain the liquid.

Add Lavender Oil, shake to emulsify, and then apply to hands and feet with a soft wash cloth

or cotton pads. Repeat as necessary, or desired.

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lavender bath

Lavender- Honey Milk Bath

This recipe is courtesy of www.honey.com National Honey Board

3 T dried Lavender flowers*

1 1/2 cups whole mild, cream, or combination

1/3 cup Honey

Process lavender flowers in a blender until they become a powder, turning off the blender and

scraping down the sides as necessary. Whisk together lavender powder, milk and honey in a

glass bowl, then pour into a jar. Before each use, shake the jar and pour half of the mixture into

the bath. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Makes enough for 2 baths.

*Dried lavender flowers can be found in the spice section of gourmet and specialty stores.

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strawberry recipes

Strawberry

Frugaria

This fruit contains several polyphenols that have high antioxidant capacity. They are also high

in Vitamin C which is also a potent antioxidant.

strawberry exfoliant

Strawberry Hand and Foot Exfoliant


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8-10 Strawberries

2 tablespoons Apricot Oil (you may substitute olive oil)

1 teaspoon of coarse salt, such as Kosher Salt, or Sea Salt

Mix together all ingredients, massage into hands and feet, rinse, and pat dry. Strawberries

contain a natural fruit acid which aids in exfoliation.

strawberry moisturizer

Strawberry Cream (for oily or normal skin)

This recipe is courtesy of Jeanne Rose "Herbs & Things"

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1/2 oz. white beeswax

1 1/2 oz. sweet almond oil

1 oz. apricot kernel oil

1 oz. strawberry juice (or apricot or peach or honey-dew melon)

8 drops tincture of benzoin (known to be STRONG sensitizer)

Wash, drain, and mash 4-5 large strawberries. Squeeze out the juice and strain through muslin

or cheesecloth. Heat the beeswax and the oils together in a double boiler until the wax is

melted. Remove from the heat and add the juice quickly. Beat the mixture until it is fluffy.

Add the benzoin and beat until it is cool. You must beat the mixture until it cools or else it will

separate.

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peach recipes

Peach

Prunus persica

Some of the properties of this fruit are: Antitumor, Laxative, and Sedative. It's perfect for fresh

use because of its lovely scent.

peach skin

Peach Lotion (for dry or normal skin)

This recipe is courtesy of Jeanne Rose "Herbs & Things"

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1 Peach

4 drops tincture of Benzoin (known to be STRONG sensitizer)

2 oz. coconut or sweet almond oil

1 1/2 oz. orange flower water and 1 or 2 drops orange oil

Wash, drain, mash, and then strain the juice from 1 peach through muslin or cheesecloth. Add

to it 4 drops of tincture of benzoin, 2 oz. coconut or sweet almond oil, 1 1/2 oz. orange flower

water and 1 or 2 drops orange oil. Beat together until it is fluffy and pour into a clean 4 oz

container. It will keep for a longer period if you store it in the refrigerator. Use the lotion to

moisturize your skin whenever it feels dry.

chamomile recipes

Chamomile

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Matricaria recutita

Long known for its calming, sedating effects, it makes a beautiful hair rinse for blond hair as

well as has calming anti-inflammatory effects for sensitive skin.

chamomile balm

SharAmbrosia Chamomile Lip Balm

This recipe is courtesy of SharAmbrosia

1/2 tsp. Macadamia Nut oil

1/2 tsp. Jojoba oil

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1 tsp. lanolin

1/2 tsp. Cocoa butter

1/2 tsp. Beeswax

1/2 tsp. Chamomile flowers (dried)

In a double-boiler, melt 1/2 tsp. Macadamia Nut oil, 1/2 tsp. jojoba oil, 1/2 tsp. lanolin and 1/2

tsp. Cocoa butter until it is liquefied. Add 1/2 tsp. of dried Chamomile flowers and stir gently

for about 10 minutes. Strain the mixture with a very fine sieve into a small Pyrex ramekin and

clean the area of the double boiler where you had the mixture (Dry the area well). Pour the new

strained mixture back into the double boiler and reheat. Add another 1/2 tsp. of lanolin and 1/2

tsp. of beeswax shavings. Heat and stir until liquefied completely. Remove from the heat and

pour into a 1/2 oz. amber or cobalt container. This is enough for personal use. To use on dry

hands, or to give as gifts, you'll want to double or triple this recipe.

This is a very soothing formula that has real "staying" power.

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banana recipes

Banana

Musa sapentium L

This fruit is rich in Potassium and have wonderful emollient properties when used as hair or

skin treatments.

banana masque

SharAmbrosia Banana Facial Masque


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1 ripe ripe Banana

1 T Honey

1/2 teaspoon Jojoba oil

1 T Yogurt

1 egg white

1 T Kaolin (white) clay

In a small mixing bowl, whisk the egg white, then blend in the Yogurt, Jojoba oil, Honey and

then the Kaolin clay until it becomes a smooth creamy mixture. In a separate bowl, mash up the

banana until it is smooth, then blend into the first mixture.

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The best way to use this masque is while sitting in the tub because it is a bit messy. Apply to

the entire face, neck and shoulder area. As it sits, keep applying more while you build the

masque up as well as massage it in. Let sit for at least 10-15 minutes and then remove with a

warm washcloth. Finish with a tonic or hydrosol on a cotton ball to remove any excess product

from the skin, then moisturize as usual.

This is a wonderful softening and firming treatment in one.

lemon recipes

Lemon

Citrus limonum

This fruit provides a cooling, refreshing and uplifting feeling as well as having bleaching,

exfoliating and anti-viral properties.

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lemon elbow bleach

Lemon Mint Elbow Bleach

Jeanne Rose "Kitchen Cosmetics"

1/2 C Mint Water

1/2 Lemon, squeezed

To Make: Make a thick infusion of Peppermint, strain out the herb and to 1/2 cup of the liquid

add the Lemon juice. Mix together.

To Use: While studying or working, apply this liquid with cotton pads to the elbows; let it dry

and make another application. Repeat applications 3 or 4 times. Do not remove.

Why: The Lemon juice acts as a bleach, the Mint as a soothing aromatic astringent.

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lemon hair spray

Hair Spray for Fine Hair


1 Lemon

2 C Water

Quantity: Makes about 1 to 1 1/2 cups of Lemon Hair Spray.

To Make: Chop up the Lemon in a wooden bowl so that you don't lose any of the juice. Add

the chopped Lemon to the water in the top of a double boiler. Simmer the mixture until the

liquid has been reduced by half. Strain through cheesecloth or fine silk cloth and pour the

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liquid into a bottle that will fit a pump-type sprayer. A washed and rinsed Windex bottle will

do for your spray container. Add 1/2 cup of water to thin the mixture if necessary.

To Use: Spray your hair with this mixture whenever necessary. Since it is gentle, with not

alcohol or chemical additions, it can be used on children's hair too. Should be made fresh every

few days and kept in the fridge between uses.

Tip No. 1: One cup of the Lemon Hair Spray can be preserved with 1 oz. or more of Bay Rum.

Tip No. 2: Substitute an Orange for the Lemon for dry hair.

kelp recipes

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Kelp

Fucus vesiculosis

Used in lotions for its skin-softening qualities. Its properties include: Antibacterial,

Antioxidant, Antitumor, Emollient

kelp masque

SharAmbrosia Kelp Firming Masque


This mask treatment will help to soften and firm your skin at the same time.

3 T Yogurt

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1 tsp. Organic Powdered Kelp

1 tsp. Honey

Place 3 tablespoons of plain yogurt into a small dish. Add the powdered Kelp, stir well.

Add the honey and stir until all three ingredients are blended into a smooth consistency. To

use: Cleanse face, apply the mask all over face, neck and shoulder area. Massage lightly (the

Kelp acts as beauty grains to promote exfoliation). Leave on for about 5-10 minutes. Remove

with a warm washcloth. Use a tonic or hydrosol on a cotton ball for complete removal. Apply

your moisturizer as usual. Kelp contains iodine, so those with iodine allergies should not use

this mask.

rose recipes

Rose

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Rosa spp.

Beyond this flowers heavenly scent lies its properties: antidepressant, astringent, cleansing,

antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, as well as aphrodisiac.

night rose lotion

rosebath

Sumptuous Rose Bath


1 Cup Rose Petals OR

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1/2 Cup Rose Water (found in health food stores)

1/2 Cup Coconut Milk

To Make: Draw a warm bath. Add the Rose petals (or any type of pesticide-free edible flower)

or Rose Water and Coconut Milk.

To Use: Slip in tub and relax for 10-15 minutes. Rinse, tone, then moisturize.

Night-Time Rose Creamy Lotion


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20 fl. oz. Almond oil

16 fl. oz. Rosewater to which have been added 1 oz. dried red Rose petals, this soaked for 3

days, then strained out and removed

3 oz. Beeswax Essence of Rose, if desired

To make: Into a water bath or the top of a double boiler put the oil and the wax. Heat until the

wax is dissolved and then remove pot from the fire. Add the Rosewater slowly, beating all the

while, and beat until it is cool. At this point add the essence of Rose a drop at a time, if you like.

Beat the creamy lotion until cold, pour into a bottle and store away for use.

To use: This lotion makes an excellent Rose Cold Cream to remove old grimy dirt or makeup.

Simply apply with clean fingertips and remove with fine tissue. Then you might take a

teaspoonful of cornmeal in each palm and rub the hands and face well with it. Rinse with warm

water and then cold. Pat the remaining fine film of cream into the skin for night-time

smoothing.

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Why: Almond oil and Rosewater as we know is an excellent moisturizing lubricant for normal

to dry to sensitive skin; cornmeal is a gentle tonic stimulating to the tissues and acts as a "beauty

grain".

Tip: Whenever making fine cosmetics always use a porcelain or glass pot. Some beauty experts

recommend stainless steel cooking pots but these often leach poisonous heavy metals into the

enclosed liquids. Nonmetal is best for herbs.

day rose

Rose Cream for Day Use


6 fl. oz. Almond oil

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2 oz. Beeswax

1 heaping tsp. anhydrous Lanolin

1 tsp. Borax dissolved in 4 fl. oz. Rosewater

2 tsp. Zinc Oxide rubbed into a smooth cream with 4 fl. oz. Almond oil

10-20 drops oil of Rose

Quantity: Makes enough for about three 4 oz. cream jars.

To Make: Heat the beeswax and the lanolin gently in a water bath. Do not let the wax simmer

or burn. Remove from heat and add the Almond oil slowly. Add the zinc oxide-Almond oil

cream beating the mixture continuously. Add the borax-Rosewater and beat until cool. Add

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enough oil of Rose to scent the mixture to your liking. Beat until cold with a small wooden

spoon. Pour into three 4 oz. cram jars and let sit until solidified.

To Use: This makes an excellent everyday cream that can be used under makeup or as a

moisturizer. Simply rub gently onto face, hands or throat. As a throat moisturizer the cream is

excellent, especially when rubbed in with a large marble or small avocado pit. rub in gentle

circular motions while looking up into the sky, thereby stretching and stimulating your neck

muscles.

Why: Almond oil replaces necessary body oils; Rosewater is a gentle astringent and moisturizer

replacing liquid to the cells and tightening the skin; lanolin is a potent emollient and very much

like human oils; borax is a skin softener and will help to produce a very white cream while its

disadvantage is that it often adds a grainy texture; zinc oxide is useful for healing reddened,

sore or irritated skin.

eye rose

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Rose Eye Wash for Sore, Tired or Irritated Eyes


1 oz. Rosewater

8 oz. Water

9 Rosebuds

Quantity: Makes 3-8 eye or face washes.

To Make: In a small covered enamel pot, bring the Rosebuds and water to a slow boil, lower the

heat, remove the cover and simmer for a minute or two until some of the water boils off. Strain

out the liquid into a clean container and refrigerate. When cool, add the Rosewater to 4 oz. of

the herbal liquid. You must use this liquid within 3 days.

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To Use: Rinse your eyes whenever necessary using this fluid with either an eyecup or the

hollow of your palm.

Tip No. 1: You can also add 1 oz. Rosewater directly to 4 oz. of distilled or boiled water,

without using the Rosebuds called for above and bottle the liquid. This will not spoil and may

be used at your leisure.

Tip No. 2: Rosewater may be purchased at any old-fashioned pharmacy, herb or nutrition store

and in most fine liquor stores (Rosewater is often used in fine mixed drinks). You might also

find it available in Turkish or Middle Eastern specialty shops.

orange recipes

Orange

Citrus aurantium

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This fruit is loaded with Vitamin C and has astringent properties making it good for oily skins.

orange

orangescrub

Refreshing Orange Scrub


1/2 of an Orange

4 T Cornmeal

To Make: Squeeze orange juice and pulp into a bowl and add the cornmeal. Mix into a paste.

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To Use: Apply onto freshly washed face and body. Scrub gently for 2-3 minutes. Rinse, tone,

moisturize.

bath

Orange-Citrus Bath Herbs


Use only dried materials.

1 oz. Orange peel, CS (Cut and Sifted)

1 oz. Orange flowers, WH (Whole)

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1 oz. Lemon peel, CS

1 oz. Comfrey leaves, CS

Camomile, WH

1 oz. Almond meal

Quantity: Makes 6-12 baths.

To Make: Mix together and store away for use.

To Use: At bath time you may, 1) put a large handful of the mixed herbs into a muslin bag and

drop the bag in the hot tub; 2) drop the herbs directly into the water; 3) put the herbs into a

perforated metal ball available in the cooking section of department stores and often used in the

cooking of rice; 4) make an infusion of herbs and strain the liquid into the tub.

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Why: In this bath mixture, Orange peel soothes the skin, Orange flowers impart fragrance,

Lemon peel is an astringent, Comfrey leaves are a healing emollient and astringent, Camomile

is soothing and a healer, and Almond meal adds a slippery feel.

Tip: There are several kinds of metal balls used in cooking rice. Some have chains attached that

can be hung from the edge of pot or tub. One small 3" diameter ball I purchased came equipped

with a cork float that was perfect in my tub. Now I can always keep track of my bath ball.

almond recipes

Almonds

Amygdalus communis

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This nut is used mainly for its emollient and slight bleaching properties. When ground into a

meal, it is used for exfoliation in beauty preparations.

almond treatment

Almonds - A Treatment for Hands


Soft kid gloves

1 C Almond meal

1 T Comfrey root, PO (Powdered)

1 T Parsley, PO

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Some Honey

Some raw Egg

1 tsp. Tincture of Benzoin (known to be STRONG sensitizer)

Quantity: Makes about 12 beautifying hand treatments.

To Make: Mix the herbs and Almond meal together and store away. When your hands need

care, take about 2 tablespoons of the herbal mixture and mix in a small bowl with a bit of the

morning's egg (before it is cooked of course), the Benzoin, and enough Honey to make a thick

but non-drippy goo.

To Use: About once a month when your hands get dry and chapped or red and rough, pat a

thick layer of the goo all over your hands, massaging around each and every finger and then

ask someone to put on the gloves for you. Go to bed.

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Why: During the night the Almond will smooth, the Comfrey heal, the Benzoin protect, the

Parsley medicate and the Honey will soothe all those problems that your hands have

accumulated during the month. Kid gloves are important because they do not absorb the

mixture, whereas with cotton gloves the cotton itself absorbs, leaving very little for your hands.

The gloves can be washed by hand or in the washing machine after each use.

honey scrub

SharAmbrosia Honey Almond Scrub


This is a Honey Almond scrub with a Peppermint twist! This product will exfoliate your skin to

help make it smoother and softer.

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4 T Almond meal (or Almond flour)

2 T Jojoba oil

4 T Honey

5 drops of Peppermint essential oil

Pour the Almond Meal and Jojoba oil into a 4 oz cobalt or amber glass jar (preferably). Stir

well. Then mix in the Honey and Peppermint essential oil. Keep stirring until the mixture is

completely mixed.

To use: Cleanse the skin first. Apply about a teaspoon amount of the scrub to a moistened

face. Mix with water to make it a more fluid application (do not add water to the jar). Scrub the

skin gently, letting the almond meal do the work (harder pressure will only damage

capillaries!). Massage every square inch of skin except the delicate eye tissue. Remove with a

warm washcloth. Be careful to remove every bit of the scrub. Apply a tonic or hydrosol with a

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cotton ball to remove any excess product. Finish by applying your moisturizer. Use about once

a week to help keep the skin soft and smooth and relieve surface tension.

honey recipes

Honey

Mel despumatum Syn.

This sweet, sticky substance is made by Honeybees from various types of flower nectar. It is

used in cosmetics for its emollient properties as well as for coloring and flavoring.

rose/honey mask

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Rose Oil and Honey Facial Mask


Rejuvenate and replenish your skin. Sweet almond oil, which is light and easily absorbed,

softens and nourishes skin. Honey as natural humectant, moisturizes, leaving even tired skin

incredibly smooth.

2 T Honey

2 T Sweet Almond oil

5 drops essential oil of Rose

1 drop Vitamin E oil

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Mix honey, sweet almond oil and essential oil of rose.

Massage onto clean face and neck with fingertips. Relax for 15 minutes, then rinse off with

lukewarm water. Gently pat dry to reveal a fresh, soft complexion.

rosemary conditioner

Rosemary Honey Hair Conditioner


The extremes of heat and cold we endure throughout winter can make even the greatest of hair

look and feel like straw. This nourishing conditioner blends honey for shine; olive oil for

moisture and essential oil of rosemary to stimulate hair growth.

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1/2 cup Honey

1/4 cup warmed Olive oil (2T for normal to oily hair)

4 drops of essential oil of Rosemary

1 tsp. Xanthum gum (available in health food stores)

Place all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix thoroughly. Pour into a clean plastic bottle

with a tight fitting stopper or lid.

Apply a small amount at a time to slightly dampened hair. Massage scalp and work mixture

through hair until completely coated. Cover hair with a warm towel (towel can be heated in a

microwave or dryer) or shower cap; leave on to nourish and condition for 30 minutes. Remove

towel or shower cap; shampoo lightly and rinse with cool water. Dry as normal and enjoy

shinier, softer and healthier hair the natural way.

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marigold recipes

Marigold

Calendula officinal is

This flower is widely used in hair and skincare formulations for its softening and healing

properties.

marigold mask

Marigold Face Mask


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1 T Marigold flowers

1 T Chamomile flowers

1/2 C Water

Almond oil, as much as is necessary

1 T Carrots, well-mashed

1 T Lecithin granules

1 tsp. Wheat germ oil

Quantity: 1-2 masks

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To Make: Bring water to a boil and pour over the Marigold and Chamomile flowers. Cover

and set aside. Mash the carrots, add wheat germ oil. Strain out the liquid from the flowers and

add them to the carrot-wheat germ oil. Mix thoroughly and add the lecithin granules. If you

have a blender, blend it finely. The texture can be changed with the addition of Almond oil;

add a bit to make a smooth cream for dry skin; if you have oily skin add enough Almond oil to

blend these disparate ingredients.

To Use: Wash face. Steam clean it for a few minutes with one of the steam mixtures. Apply a

thick layer of the Marigold Face Mask to the face in smooth upward motions. Rest on a

slantboard or rock in a rocking chair, but in any case leave the mask on for 15 minutes. Wipe it

off with tissues, rinse with warm water and then close your pores with a refreshing cold water

rinse.

Why: Marigold and Chamomile flower infusion is healing to the tissues; carrots add texture

and Vitamin A that may or may not be absorbed through the skin; lecithin is an emulsifying

agent in the recipe that is also necessary for healthy tissues; wheat germ oil adds Vitamin E; and

the Almond oil is for a creamy consistency.

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Tip: This mask does not harden but stays relatively moist. It will leave your skin smoother and

refreshed, stimulating both facial circulation and muscles.

yogurt recipes

Yogurt

This dairy product contains "healthy" bacteria, it can be used for a wonderful cleansing and

moisturizing treatment for the skin.

goddessyogurt

Goddess Yogurt Body Mask


Or

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1/4 Cup Yogurt

3 T Honey

3 T Puréed Pumpkin OR

3 T Puréed Carrots

To Make: Use canned (nothing added), or slightly cooked pumpkin or carrots. Drain, and purée

in a blender. Pour into a bowl with the yogurt and honey.

To Use: Draw a warm bath. Lather your face and body with the yogurt mask. Sink into a warm

bath and soak for 10-20 minutes. Rinse in the shower, tone, and apply a light moisturizer.

yogurt mask

Yogurt-Honey Mask

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1 T Yogurt

1 T Honey

To Make: Add the two ingredients together and apply to a clean, moist face.

To Use: Pat this mask onto the skin for a moisturizing, penetrating, hydrating, soothing

application that will also help to clear up skin problems.

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HENNA INFORMATION & TIPS/HENNA RECIPE FOR HENNA TATTOO

Henna is a Persian word, which describes a small flowering shrub (Lawsonia inermis). It is

found all over the world, including India, Pakistan, Morocco, Yemen, Iran, Afghanistan,

Somalia, Sudan, Libya, Egypt and Bangladesh. However, the variety of henna plant varies from

region to region. Different plants have different coloring properties and hence, the color of the

powder also varies. Henna has been used for thousands of years, for its medicinal properties

and cosmetic properties. Apart from this, it is also used for coloring and conditioning the hair

and in the form of body art.

Henna powder, in its pure and natural form, is a bright or deep green, khaki or brown. The

color produced by pure natural henna ranges from orange to red, to black cherry and near black

color. Contrary to the popular belief, pure black color is not produced by natural henna

powder. Talking about its production, henna powder is made from the leaves of the henna

bushes. When manufactured in large quantities, the leaves are taken to the factory and machine

grounded. Normally, henna powder is made by blending different types of henna leaves from

different parts of a country or from different countries.

Once the leaves have been grounded, the powder is sifted. This is because, if not sifted, the

henna powder will contain pieces of the leaves. The finely sifted henna powder contains no

leaves, making it best for cosmetic use. Henna powder colors the skin, when the dye is released,

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as a result of the henna powder being mixed with water or lemon juice and being applied on the

skin. Hanna, when applied to the body parts such as hands, arms, legs, near the naval region

and at the back, is called mehndi. For a simple mehndi design, it may take about 10 to 15

minutes, but if you want to go for an intricate design, you might need to invest several hours.

After application of henna, you need to dab it, with a lemon-sugar solution when it becomes

firm on the skin. This is essentially done to preserve the paste. Unlike tattooing and piercing,

henna does not hurt, because it is applied on the surface of the skin with an applicator and not

injected into the skin. Traditionally, a cone is used for making the designs. However, mehndi

can also be made using a bottle, with a fine silver nozzle tip. People enjoy the cooling sensation

felt after the application of mehndi. This aromatic mixture, apart from conditioning the skin,

gives a natural soothing effect.

Henna has, today, become a part of all major festivals and celebration. Be it, Purim, Eid, Diwali,

Karva Chauth, Passover, Nowruz or Mawlid, it has graced every occasion with its presence.

Celebrations like wedding, birth of a baby and birthdays seem to be incomplete without the

ceremony of henna. Brides, in the present time, typically have the most complex patterns of

henna, to express their greatest joy and wishes for luck. With an improved technology being

used for its cultivation, henna available today, has an enhanced dye content and greater artistic

potential than earlier.

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For henna powder to release the dye you will have to make a paste of the henna powder with

water or lemon juice. There are a number of things that can be added to the henna powder to

make a paste that will stain your skin or hair the color you desire. Most people follow a trial and

error method and finally come up with a recipe that suits their needs. Given below is a basic

henna paste recipe, you can try it out and add to it to suit your needs. To make henna paste or

mehendi

1 cup boiling water

2 tablespoons black tea or coffee

3 tablespoons of sifted henna powder (make sure you sift the powder before making a paste)

1 teaspoon eucalyptus oil

Lemon-Sugar Glaze

Strained juice of ½ lemon

1 teaspoon sugar

Boil the water and add the tea or coffee powder and make a decoction. Let this decoction soak

for a few hours. Strain the decoction to remove any particles of tea or coffee. Place the henna

powder into a plastic or glass bowl and add eucalyptus oil. Now slowly add the tea/coffee

decoction a little at a time and stir the mixture. Use the spoon to press the powder and water

together. Make a smooth paste of the henna powder. Allow the paste to stand for 6 to 12 hours.

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The longer you allow the paste to stand the smoother the mixture will become. Now apply this

paste in any design you want and wait till the mehndi is dry, but not cracking. Take a cotton

ball and dab a little lemon-sugar glaze to keep the henna moist. Keep the henna on for as long

as you want.

After you remove the henna paste design from your skin, try not to wet the area for as long as

possible. It is best to leave henna overnight. Using lemon-sugar glaze will ensure that the

mehndi stays overnight. The less you wash the colored area of your skin the longer the design

will last. If the colored skin is constantly touching water then the color will fade quickly.

Applying lotions or creams will cause the design to loose color. A henna tattoo cannot be

removed; it will have to fade off on its own. The color may last on your skin for two or three

weeks or longer.

MISCILLANEOUS BEAUTY TIPS

To remove puffiness from the eyelids, massage a drop of very fresh castor oil on to

them.

To cool your eyes, make eye pads using thick slices of cucumber. Another option is to

use cotton pads soaked in cold milk. Lie down and place them on your closed eyes and

relax for a while.

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Putting a drop of rose water into each eye just before you sleep can also refresh you

eyes.

To prevent your lips from chapping, use hot water fermentation on your lips and then

apply a mixture of vaseline and honey. Apply this mixture about three times a week.

To prevent your lips from drying you can use a ground mixture or rose petals and milk

butter.

To delay age spots on your hand, use a piece of lemon and rub all over your hand,

before washing. This will delay onset of age-spots.

If you have no time to shampoo your hair before going out, then brush 1 tablespoon of

talcum powder or corn flour through your hair. Try this out first when you are not in

hurry to make sure that it works the way you want.

To prevent hair loss you should have a biotin rich drink. Blend bananas with honey,

yogurt and low fat milk. Drink this for a few weeks.

While blow drying and setting your hair, blow-dry at hot on the roots of the hair. Roll

your hair inwards or outwards at the ends. To improve the setting make sure the ends

are evenly rolled in or rolled out. Heat the hair for a second and then let it cool. This

process of setting the hair will last longer and make your hair look beautiful.

To condition your hair, after shampooing your hair take some conditioner on your palm

and rub it with both hands. Apply from the hair shaft moving downwards. Do not apply

on your scalp. Rinse your hair after 5 minutes.

To add extra shine and glow to your hair add 2 tablespoons of malt vinegar. Use it as a

last rinse and towel dry your hair.

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BODY PIERCING AFTER CARE

How To Care For Body Piercings

If you have recently pierced yourself, the wound would be new and so

application of any astringents, creams, and ointments on the piercings is not

advisable.

Keep your piercing away from any bodily fluids like saliva and semen. This will

also protect the piercing from developing any infection.

Neither you nor anyone should touch the piercing for the first few days.

At least for a month or so do not take off your body piercing. The piercing needs

to be healed completely.

To avoid scarring of the tissue, do not clean the pierced area of the body with

alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. Also, do not use petroleum jelly as it can lead to

the growth of bacteria.

Do not wet the piercings by submerging them in water. If you want to swim or

soak in a tub then first cover the piercing with a waterproof bandage.

If you have pierced your tongue or lips, then stay away from eating any spicy

foods. It is also better to stop smoking or chewing tobacco, at least until the

piercing gets healed.

Stay away from direct sunlight as well as tanning oils, lotions, and sand.

Do not try to over clean the piercing as it can delay the healing process.

Also avoid drugs and too much of coffee.

Keep the pierced area free from cosmetics and sprays.

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Cleaning The Body Piercing

Wash your hands with an antiseptic lotion, then soak a cotton ball in warm water

and gently wipe away any dirt that has gathered around the pierced area.

If the piercing is new, then rinse it with warm water several times and then dry it

with a paper towel. However, if the piercing is a couple of days old then you can

rinse it with anti-bacterial or anti-microbial soap water. Then rinse several times

with warm water and then dry with paper towels.

Rotating the piercing around is also a good way to clean the jewelry as well as

the pierced area. However, do not do it if it still pains on touch.

Apply tea tree oil in the piercing. The oil soothes the irritation and also refreshes

it. Dilute one to two drops of the oil in a cup of water and apply it on the pierced

area.

You can also soothe the new piercing by soaking it in saline solution.

Another excellent way to clean the piercing is to use sea salt soaks. In a

disposable cup, take a pinch of sea salt. Now, add hot water to it. The water

should be as hot as you can stand. Then take the cup and if possible invert it over

the piercing. Or you can also soak a cotton ball and hold it against the piercing.

After 5 minutes soak a new cotton ball and then apply it to the area. Then rinse

with warm water and dry with a warm towel

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TATOO CARE

How To Take Care Of Tattooed Skin

After getting the tattoo done, ensure that the artist dresses the tattoo properly.

The tattoo must be wiped and cleaned and then, using a cotton ball, antiseptic

ointment must be applied to it.

Wrap the tattoo in bandage. You should keep on the bandage on for at least 2 to

4 hours. This will protect the skin when it is the most vulnerable. The dressing

will also heal the tattoo faster and prevent scabbing.

Do not re-dress the tattoo after removing the original bandage as you may trap in

the dirt, which can lead to infection. That is why, it is better to let the tattoo artist

do the bandage.

The tattooed skin must be cleaned every few hours. When the tattoo is getting

healed, fluids will be oozing out. Wipe off this fluid with a clean cloth.

Always keep the hands clean before touching the tattoo to prevent any chances

of infection.

The tattooed skin must be kept moist to assist the healing. Moisturizing also

helps in preventing scars by keeping the scabs from falling too early. You can

also use ayurvedic ointments and lubricants.

Lubricants also keep the tattoo clean and shiny by preserving the ink colors.

Make sure that the ointments and lubricants do not produce any allergic

reaction. And also avoid the scented ones as most likely the scent chemicals can

cause irritation in the skin and also delay the healing process.

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Apply the lubricants more often to prevent the fresh tattoo from drying out. If

you notice the tattoo is starting to dry then apply a coat of lubricant over it.

After a week of getting the tattoo, you can use the normal body lotion.

After getting the tattoo done the skin may start itching. Do not take recourse to

scratching or scrubbing the tattoo as it can lead to the peeling of the scabs. Scabs

will fall of naturally when the skin is healed completely. In time, a layer of skin

will develop over the top of the tattoo and then the itching will also stop.

Initially the tattoo color is very susceptible to fading so it must be protected from

the water and the rain.

Before taking a shower, bandage a plastic wrap over the tattoo. If the tattoo is big

or you cannot put a bandage to it then avoid taking a bath for the first few days.

Instead, wipe your body with a wet cloth. Also, avoid water with chemicals.

Cover your tattoo from the sun as it can lead to fading or drying.

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OLIVE OIL MASK AND FACIAL

1 egg

1/2 tsp. olive oil

1 Tbsp. natural unbleached flour

1/4 tsp. of sea salt

1 Tbsp. whole milk

Gently crack and beat the egg in a small bowl. Eggs are perfect skin care ingredients for

people with large pores, or those who want to firm and tighten wrinkles. Egg yolks are

made from albumin, which gently dries the skin and refines pores. Egg whites help

soothe sunburned or windburned skin, and gently remove oily residue.

Step 2

Add the olive oil and flour. In this case, the flour is used to thicken the consistency of the

facemask. Olive oil is a fantastic way to balance the drying effects of the eggs. Unlike

petroleum jelly, heavy lotions and other oils, olive oil will rinse cleanly away, leaving

your skin moisturized, supple and glowing.

Step 3

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Stir in the sea salt. Sea salts stimulate blood circulation and assist in cell regeneration,

helping to keep your skin looking youthful and beautiful. The salts will help to exfoliate,

removing dead skin cells to relieve acne, psoriasis and eczema.

Step 4

Mix in the whole milk. The lactic acid in milk soothes and softens dry, itchy skin. Milk

will help moisturize skin while at the same time tightening wrinkles and refining pores.

Step 5

Wash your face gently with warm water and pat dry. Apply the olive oil face mask,

massaging gently to exfoliate the skin. Allow the mask to set for at least 20 minutes

before rinsing.

HONEY AND OLIVE OIL HAIR MASK

1 1/2 tsp honey

Small, microwave-safe mixing bowl

3 tsp olive oil

Spoon

Microwave

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Conditioner or deep conditioner (optional)

Pour 1 1/2 teaspoons of honey into a small mixing bowl that is safe for the microwave.

Step 2

Add 3 teaspoons of olive oil to the bowl with the honey.

Step 3

Stir the mixture with a spoon and place the bowl into the microwave.

Step 4

Microwave the mixture for 15 seconds to melt the ingredients.

Step 5

Use a spoon to stir in your regular conditioner or deep conditioner to enhance the

conditioning power of this mixture. You can skip adding the conditioner if you prefer.

Step 6

Apply this mask to the hair while the hair is dry. You may shampoo it out after 20 to 30

minutes.

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DRY SKIN OLIVE OIL AND HONEY SOAP

Castile Soap

Honey

Olive Oil

Water

In a soap dispenser or reused bottle, combine 1 Tablespoon liquid castile soap, 1/4 Cup of

honey, 1/4 Cup of water, and 1/4 Cup of olive oil. You may add a few drops of essential oils if

desired for fragrance. Essential lavender oil works well for homemade soaps.

Step 2

Roll the bottle from side to side to mix well. Ensure the ingredients are well combined.

Step 3

Use the olive oil soap when dry skin is a problem. This soap makes an excellent hand soap

during winter months and will comfort rough elbows and heels any time of the year.

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VANILLA OLIVE OIL CASTILE SOAP

Rubber gloves

Safety goggles

Soap molds

Scale

Large stainless steel container

Two wooden spoons

Two kitchen thermometers

Two plastic pitchers

Hand stick blender

Plastic measuring cup

30 ounces olive oil

16 ounces water

10 ounces coconut oil

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5 ounces palm oil

5 ounces canola oil

6.9 ounces lye

Oftentimes people who make Olive Oil soap will add other oils to it rather than making pure

Olive Oil soap. This depends on the desired quality you want in a soap. For example, if you

want a soap with a rich, bubbly lather, you would benefit from adding Coconut Oil. If you are

looking to make a creamier soap, adding Canola Oil would work. I prefer to use a combination

of Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, and Canola Oil. However, you can make adjustments as

necessary if you plan to either make pure Olive Oil soap, or if you only want to use two or three

of the oils. Use your own preference and judgment, but you should have a total of 50 ounces of

oil altogether. Since Olive Oil Soap is made with several edible ingredients, rather than

shopping for supplies in a craft store, you may find some of the ingredients in your grocery

store.

Step 2

The first thing you want to do is gather all of your supplies and have them easily accessible.

Measure all ingredients so they are ready to mix.

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Step 3

Pour the water into a lye-resistant container. It must be stainless steel, glass, or a heat resistant

plastic. NO ALUMINUM OR TIN!

Step 4

Carefully pour the lye into the water and stir until the lye has dissolved.

Step 5

Pour all oils you have chosen into a saucepan and begin heating until they reach 100 degrees

Fahrenheit.

Step 6

When the oils are at the required temperature, pour them into the container you are going to

use to make the soap.

Step 7

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Soap Mixture at

Continue stirring the oils while you now pour the lye mixture into the oil. Stir continuously

until the soap mixture "traces." To test for "trace," dip a spatula or spoon into the mix and let a

bit of it dribble back into the pot. If it leaves a little bit of a "trace" or small "mound" of soap, it

has traced.

Step 8

You can now add your French Vanilla fragrance to the soap but continue shirring quickly so

you can get the fragrance mixed in before the soap begins to solidify.

Step 9

Now pour the soap into the mold(s) and cover with a towel.

Step 10

The soap needs to remain undisturbed for at least 24 hours. You will know if your soap is ready

when there is no oil sitting on top of the soap and the soap is firm. If the soap is not firm or has

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a pool of oil on top, wait another day and check it again.

Step 11

You can now remove the soap from the molds. Slice it into bars if needed.

FEET SOAK RECIPE

For the Feet:

mix 1/4 cup of sea salt to a bowl or pedicure style basin filled with hot water.

10-15 drops of your choice of essential oils can now be added, here are a few suggestions:

LAVENDER: Lavender is my first choice for the feet, especially if you are suffering from

athlete's foot or any other foot condition. Lavender is also a great antiseptic and purifier. It

relaxes and has a wonderful aromatic quality. Add 10-15 drops of Lavender Oil.

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LEMON: Lemon has a wonderful cleansing and refreshing aroma, and allows the feet and body

to deep cleanse and renew.

NEROLI: Neroli is a wonderful treatment oil for dry cracked skin. It is very restorative and

calming.

TANGERINE: Tangerine is a fantastic aromatic oil that calms, and soothes the nervous system.

It also aids in depression.

You can store this mask in the fridge and use it up within one week.

LEMON HONEY YOUGURT MASK SKIN LIGHTNENING MASK

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons honey

4 teaspoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed or bottled)

3 teaspoon plain or Greek-style yogurt

1 egg white

Method:

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Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until the mask thickens. Apply to clean, dry

face and let set for 15 minutes. Gently wash off with warm water.

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