Some helpful recipes....

Recipes for Facial Cleansers
Dry Skin Cleanser

• 1/4 cucumber, peeled and juiced • 2 tablespoons yogurt • 2 tablespoons cooked oatmeal • Mix together well Hint: Soak cotton pads in leftover solution for a quick refreshing wash.

Generic Cleanser (All Skin Types)

• 1/8 cup ground almonds (A coffee grinder works well) • 2 tablespoons milk or cream • 1 teaspoon lemon juice • Combine thoroughly Use to gently cleanse skin rinsing well with warm water.

Rejuvenating Cleanser

• 1 green tea bag boiled and cooled • 2 tablespoons cornmeal • 1 tablespoon plain yogurt • Soak cornmeal in tea and yogurt for several minutes, then mix well. Refrigerate any unused mixture for up to 3 days.

Moisturizing Honey Wash

• 1 tablespoon oat or rice bran • 1 tablespoon honey • 1 teaspoon cream • Heat gently in microwave or on stove, stir ingredients until well blended. Use face wash while still warm.

Stimulating Cleanser

• 1 ripe tomato • 2 tablespoons milk • 2 tablespoons citrus juice: lemon, orange or lime • Combine until smooth in food processor. Freeze any leftover mixtures for up to one month.

Revitalizing Cleanser (All Skin Types)

• 1 slice of peeled apple • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt • 1 teaspoon olive oil • 1 teaspoon citrus juice: lemon, orange • Combine ingredients in food processor until very smooth. Refrigerate unused mixture for up to 3 days.

Moisturizing Cleanser

• 2 tablespoons olive oil • 4 grapes • 1 teaspoon milk • Mix well in food processor.

Heal and Protect Cleanser

• 1 large aloe vera leaf, peeled • 1 small peeled slice of papaya • 1 tablespoon honey • 1 teaspoon plain yogurt • Mix well in food processor.

Skin Care Recipes for Rejuvenating Scrubs
Simple Cleansing Scrub

• Crush 5 to 8 tablets of regular aspirin into a fine dust • Mix aspirin dust with a few drops of water to form a thin paste The salicylic acid in the aspirin removes dead skin cells while conditioning the skin.

Conditioning Scrub

• 2 tablespoons of a coarse sea salt • Mix with 1 tablespoon of honey, or olive oil The sea salt exfoliates, detoxifies and cleanses while the honey or olive oil soften and moisturize.

Skin Softening Scrub

• 2 tablespoons of cornmeal • Drizzle in enough buttermilk to form into a thick paste • Add a dash of olive oil The cornmeal is a gentle exfoliant that works in concert with the buttermilk and olive oil to condition and hydrate dry skin.

Citrus Exfoliating Scrub

• 1 tablespoon of honey • 1/4 cup granulated sugar • Drizzle in the juice of 1/2 lemon or orange slowly, mixing into a thick paste The honey hydrates, moisturizes, and protects the skin while the sugar exfoliates and the citrus tones and exfoliates.

Moisturizing Scrub I

• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar • 1 tablespoon plain yogurt or buttermilk • Mix in 1/4 teaspoon honey The sugar exfoliates, the dairy cleans and tones while the honey moisturizes.

Moisturizing Scrub II

• 1/4 cup granulated or "sugar in the raw" • 1 tablespoon grated cucumber, the juice from aloe vera leaf or one slice of avocado mashed • Drizzle in enough olive oil to make a smooth paste The sugar exfoliates while the cucumber, avocado or aloe vera, with the olive oil penetrate deeply hydrate and moisturize.

Vitamin C Exfoliating Scrub

• 1 tablespoon sea salt or any coarse salt • Mix with the juice of half an orange The salt exfoliates while the orange juice stimulates, tones and exfoliates.

Skin Care Recipes for Facial Masks

Skin Enriching Mask

1 tablespoon honey 1 egg yolk 1/2 teaspoon olive oil 1 tablespoon yogurt

Mix together to form a smooth paste Honey heals, stimulates and smooths, the egg yolk and olive oil penetrate and moisturize. The yogurt gently exfoliates and cleanses while refining and tightening pores.

Hydrating Facial Mask

1 egg yolk 1/4 of a mashed avocado Drizzle in enough cider vinegar to create a smooth paste The egg and avocado penetrates, softens and moisturizes while the cider vinegar stimulates, tones and gently exfoliates the skin.

Skin Firming Mask

Juice of half a lemon 1 beaten egg white 1 tablespoon of cornstarch Mix ingredients thoroughly to form a smooth paste The lemon cleanses and exfoliates, the egg white nourishes and firms, while the cornstarch softens and draws out the skin's impurities.

Anti-Aging Mask

1 egg yolk 2 tablespoons of milk 1 teaspoon of honey Beat until mixed well The egg yolk moisturizes, the milk exfoliates, and the honey moisturizes and nourishes the skin.

Rejuvenating Mask 2 teaspoons plain yogurt 1/2 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 4 to 6 finely pureed grapes Combine ingredients and mix well The yogurt and lemon exfoliates and cleanses, the honey moisturizes, while the grapes nourish and rejuvenates the skin.

Moisturizing Mask

2 tablespoons plain yogurt 1 tablespoon oatmeal- cooked and cooled 1 tablespoon honey Mix thoroughly together, then let sit for a while to allow the oatmeal to soften in order to form a smooth paste Yogurt gently exfoliates and cleanses while the oatmeal and honey moisturize and re-hydrates the skin.

Soothing, Healing Mask

1/2 cup plain yogurt 2 tablespoon aloe gel- (peel and mash one aloe leaf) 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary Mix together thoroughly Yogurt gently exfoliates and cleanses while the aloe moisturizes and heals. The honey moisturizes and re-hydrates the skin.

Dry Skin Mask

1 tablespoon of buttermilk. or yogurt 1 egg yolk 1/8 cup finely diced rose petals 1/4 cup cooked oatmeal Mix together thoroughly The buttermilk or yogurt gently exfoliates and cleanses while the egg yolk, honey and oatmeal moisturizes and re-hydrates the skin.

Natural Skincare Recipes for Facial Peels

Skin Firming Peel

1 packet unflavored gelatin

Juice of 1 lemon and 1 orange

Heat together gently to dissolve the gelatin then let cool slightly The gelatin has a softening effect on the skin and as it dries will help firm and tone while the lemon and orange juice will exfoliate, stimulate and diminish hyperpigmentation.

Gentle Fruit Peel

1 cup fresh pineapple

1/2 cup fresh papaya

1 tablespoon honey

Puree fruit together then add the honey and mix into a smooth paste Pineapple and papaya contain natural enzymes and alpha-hydroxy acids that remove dead skin cells while the honey moisturizes the skin.

Anti-Wrinkle Peel

1/4 cucumber, peeled and seeded

1 egg white

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Puree ingredients together until mixed well The cucumber diminishes hyperpigmentation, and reduces fine lines and wrinkles, the egg white firms and tightens, and the lemon juice exfoliates.

PH Restorative Peel

1 tomato, pulp only

package unflavored gelatin

1 tablespoon orange juice

Gently heat ingredients to dissolve gelatin, then puree until smooth The tomato helps to restore the natural PHof the skin and is an excellent natural remedy for the treatment of blemishes. The gelatin helps to firm and tone the skin while the orange juice exfoliates.

Skin Revitalizing Peel

1 egg yolk

1 tsp honey 1/8 cup fresh citrus (lemon, orange or lime) juice

1 packet plain gelatin Mix together thoroughly The egg yolk moisturizes and firms, the honey moisturizes and the citrus juice exfoliates the dead skin cells away, stimulating new cell production.

Hydrating and Moisturizing Peel:

1/4 mashed avocado 1 teaspoon honey 1 egg white- beat until stiff Mix into a smooth paste The egg white firms while the avocado reduces hyperpigmentation, moisturizes, and its' healing properties diminish scars. -

Organic Skin Care Facial Toner Recipes

pH Revitalizing Toner

1 teaspoon of dried rosemary

1 teaspoon of dried thyme

1 bay leaf 1 cup white wine

Gently boil herbs with white wine for 10 minutes. Allow herbs to cool and steep in the white wine for at least one hour. Drain off herbs and discard. Rosemary is a natural astringent that stimulates cell renewal, diminishes blemishes and acne outbreaks, in addition to reducing the appearance of broken capillaries. Many herbs have anti-inflammatory properties while the alpha-hydroxy attributes in wine encourage cell renewal and growth.

Refreshing Rejuvenating Toner

1 grapefruit, lemon, lime, or orange- diced (peel and all)

2 tablespoons of fresh or dried rosemary

1 cup boiling water

Gently boil for several minutes then let the mixture steep until cool. Strain and refrigerate. The rosemary helps to stimulate cell renewal, diminish blemishes, and improve appearance of spider veins while the citrus gently exfoliates.

Skin Restorative Toner

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

1 cucumber- puree then strain the juice

Mix vinegar and cucumber juice together thoroughly The vinegar cleanses, shrinks pores, tones and gently exfoliates while the cucumber diminishes brown spots, exfoliates and moisturizes.

Green Tea Toner

1 tablespoon powered green tea or 2 green tea bags

1/2 cup milk

Boil green tea in the milk and let steep until cool Milk gently exfoliates and nourishes the skin. Green tea energizes skin cells, stimulating cell renewal. (Used green tea bags can also be used when you wash your face for a gentle exfoliating treatment.)

Aloe Vera Toner:

1 small aloe vera leaf- peel and mashed

1 teaspoon juice- lemon, orange or lime

Mix ingredients until they are thoroughly incorporated Aloe vera has healing properties and hydrates the skin while the citrus gently cleanses and exfoliates.

Soothing, Smoothing Toner

1 small cucumber- juice extracted

1 tablespoon milk

2 tablespoons finely chopped mint

Mix cucumber juice, mint and milk together well Cucumber is a gentle, soothing astringent, which helps reduce puffiness and has a slight bleaching action which aids in diminishing freckles and age spots as well as in the exfoliation of dead skin cells while the mint and milk cleanses and gently removes dead skin cells.

Vinegar Re-balancing Toner :

Any pure vinegar such as balsamic, white wine or cider vinegar 1 papaya- juiced

Mix until both ingredients are well incorporated Vinegar gently cleanses while closing pores, and restoring the skin's natural pH balance. The papaya helps to diminish blemishes and gently exfoliates dead skin cells away. Papaya juice will also help lighten age spots and freckles.

Dry Skin Mask

1 tablespoon of buttermilk. or yogurt

1 egg yolk

1/8 cup finely diced rose petals

1/4 cup cooked oatmeal

Mix together thoroughly The buttermilk or yogurt gently exfoliates and cleanses while the egg yolk, honey and oatmeal moisturizes and re-hydrates the skin.

Recipes for Homemade Moisturizers

Moisturizing Oils Olive Oil Soybean Oil Sesame Oil Coconut Oil Castor Oil Almond Oil Grapeseed Oil Lightly apply to warm, moist skin.
Healthy Glow Moisturizer :

Juice of 1 lime

1/4 cup milk, boiled

2 tablespoons good quality olive oil

Mix well and refrigerate after use

Super Soft Moisturizer:

1 teaspoon honey

1 tablespoon coconut oil

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Mix together well Refrigerate any unused mixture for several days.

Dark Circle Night Creme

1/4 cup peeled potato

1 tablespoon green tea leaves

1 teaspoon sesame oil Process until smooth in food processor Apply thin layer under eyes before bed. Refrigerate unused mixture.

Wrinkle Eradicator:

5 grapes

2 teaspoons citrus juice;

lemon, lime or orange

1 tablespoon castor oil Combine until smooth in food processor. Refrigerate any leftover mixture for up to one week.

Anti-Aging Moisturizer:

1 small cucumber, peeled and seeded

Juice from 1 lime

2 tablespoons almond or olive oil

Combine ingredients in food processor until very smooth. Refrigerate unused mixture for up to 3 days.

Balancing Moisturizer:

1/2 cup of yogurt- homemade is best

1 tablespoon orange juice

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Mix together thoroughly

Hydrating Moisturizer :

1/4 cup cooked oatmeal

2 tablespoons of honey

1 tablespoon aloe vera gel expressed from one large leaf .

Mix well

Softening Face Cream :

1/4 cup dried nonfat milk

2 tablespoons of olive oil

1 tablespoon rose petals

Mix well together in food processor

Soothing Lotion:

1 overly ripe peach, peeled and mashed

1/4 cup cream

1 tablespoon cornstarch

Mix well then strain through a sieve

Rich Protein Moisturizer:

1 egg yolk

1/4 cup milk

1 tablespoon grapeseed oil

Mix thoroughly