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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
This recipe is courtesy of Noreen Finnegan "Incredible Edible Spa"
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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
This recipe is courtesy of www.Spaindex.com
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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
This recipe is courtesy of www.Spaindex.com
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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
This recipe is courtesy of www.Spaindex.com
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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
This recipe is courtesy of SharAmbrosia
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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
Jeanne Rose "Kitchen Cosmetics"
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 recipe is courtesy of SharAmbrosia
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
This recipe is courtesy of Noreen Finnegan "Incredible Edible Spa"
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
Jeanne Rose "Kitchen Cosmetics"
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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
Jeanne Rose "Kitchen Cosmetics"
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
Jeanne Rose "Kitchen Cosmetics"
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
This recipe is courtesy of Noreen Finnegan "Incredible Edible Spa"
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
Jeanne Rose "Kitchen Cosmetics"
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
This recipe is courtesy of Jeanne Rose "Kitchen Cosmetics"
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 recipe is courtesy of SharAmbrosia
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
This recipe is courtesy of www.honey.com National Honey Board
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
This recipe is courtesy of www.honey.com National Honey Board
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
This recipe is courtesy of Jeanne Rose "Kitchen Cosmetics"
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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
This recipe is courtesy of Noreen Finnegan "Incredible Edible Spa"
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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This recipe is courtesy of Jeanne Rose "Kitchen Cosmetics"
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.