Face Packs
Look Young Face Pack
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream1 med. banana - peeled1 vitamin E capsule
-Mash together cream and banana.-Stir in contents of capsule.-Smooth onto face and neck.-Leave on for 10-15 minutes.-Wipe off with damp cloth.
Notes: Look younger instantly
Apple Mask For Normal Skin
1 apple - quartered, cored2 Tbls. honey1/2 tsp. ground sage
-Chop apple in food processor.-Add honey and sage to apple. Mix well.-Refrigerate for 10 minutes. -Pat mixture onto face with a light tapping motion, tapping until honey feels tacky. -Leave on for 30 minutes.-Rinse.
Banana Mask for Dry Skin
1/4 cup plain yogurt2 Tbls. honey1 med. banana
-Mash all ingredients together with a fork.-Smooth onto face and neck.-Leave for 10 minutes, then rinse off.
Notes: Soothes dry skin.
Blemished Skin Mask
1 tomato - chopped1 Tbls. instant oatmeal1 tsp. lemon juice
-Blend all ingredients just until combined. -Apply to skin, making sure the mixture is thick enough to stay on blemished areas, such as cheeks, forehead, or chin. -Add a bit more oatmeal to thicken the mask, if necessary. -Leave on 10 minutes.-Scrub off with a clean washcloth dipped in warm water.
Fruit Salad Body Mask
2 slices pineapple - rind removed1/2 med. honeydew melon - rind removed1 doz. green grapes1 med. banana - peeled1 med. pear - cored1 med. kiwi fruit - peeled
-Puree all ingredients in food processor. Mixture will be slightly lumpy.-Refrigerate for 1 hour.-Smooth onto body and/or face, leaving on for half an hour.-Rinse of with tepid water.
Notes: Softens and exfoliates the skin, leaving you feeling cool and clean.
Green Ambrosia Body Scrub
1/4 cup uncooked white rice1/2 cup Epsom salts2 Tbls. oatmeal - ground in blender1/4 cup cornmeal1/8 cup glycerin5 drops baby oil1/2 bag green tea1 tsp. poppy seeds5 drops china rain essence oil
-Grind rice in the blender.-Combine all ingredients with a whisk.-Pour in bottles or Ziploc® bags to store.
1 med. lemon - juice of2 Tbls. finely ground almonds1 Tbls. honey
-Combine all ingredients.-Massage mixture into face and neck.-Leave on for 5 minutes.-Rinse off with warm water.
Nail Strengthening Solution
2 tsp. castor oil2 tsp. salt1 tsp. wheat germ oil
-Pour all ingredients into a sealable bottle.-Before each use, shake well.-Rub a small amount of the mixture into your nails.-Leave on for 3-5 minutes.-Wipe off with a cotton ball.
Nourishing Almond Oil Mask
1 egg1 tsp. almond oil1 splash half and half
-Combine all ingredients.-Smooth onto face and neck.-Leave on for 15 minutes.-Rinse with cool water.
Peach Tightening Mask
1 ripe peach - peeled, pitted1 egg white
-Whip peach and egg white together in a blender until smooth. -Gently pat mixture over face. -Leave on for 30 minutes. -Rinse off with cool water.
Refreshing Mint Mask
1 Tbls. ground spearmint leaves1 Tbls. vegetable oil 1 Tbls. honey
-Puree ingredients in the blender for 2 minutes.-Smooth onto clean face and neck, avoiding areas around the eyes.-Leave on for 10 minutes.-Rinse with cool water.
Revitalizing Avocado Hair Treatment
1 med. avocado - peeled, pitted2 Tbls. honey
-Mash together both ingredients in small bowl.-Massage into hair.-Leave in for 20-30 minutes.-Wash hair as usual.
Notes: Brings tired-looking hair back to life.
Strawberry Drawing Mask
1/2 cup ripe strawberries1/4 cup cornstarch
-Mash strawberries and cornstarch together to make a paste.-Apply to face, avoiding the delicate area around eyes. -Leave on for 30 minutes.-Rinse off with cool water.
Strawberry Face Brightener
2 ozs. ripe strawberries1 cup milk
-In a bowl, mash together strawberries and milk.-Strain through a fine sieve.-Smooth onto face with cotton ball, then wipe clean with fresh cotton ball.-Refrigerate left-overs for future use.
Ultimate Dry Skin Treatment
2 Tbls. real mayonnaise1 tsp. baby oil
-Combine both ingredients.-Smooth onto face, neck, rough elbows and knees, or anywhere you need it.-Leave on for 20 minutes.-Rinse thoroughly with tepid water.
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