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Here are some recipes for homemade facial maques
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Magic Masque: Ingredients: 1 Tblsp. oatmeal 1/2 Tblsp cornmeal 1 egg white Directions: 1.Combine ingredients mixing thoroughly with a fork. Apply to face. 2.Let mask dry then remove it by rubbing gently with your fingers until it flakes off. The rubbing helps loosen and lift away blemishes. 3.rinse with splashes of moderately hot water. 4.Apply appropriate conditioner for your skin type. Fari-Oat Scrub: Ingredients: 1 cup oatmeal(uncooked) 1 TBLSP Farina(uncooked) Directions: Place oatmeal in a blender; grind to a gritty powder, add Farina and mix thoroughly. Store in closed container. Use to clean oily skin. Step 1: Splash face with 10 handfuls of hot water to disolve oily buildup. Step 2: Pick up a tablespoon of fari-oat scrub and with wet fingers gently scrub all over face. Step 3: Rinse well with 10 handfulls of hot water again. Step 4: Repeat steps1-3 if skin is excessively oily. Step 5: Pat skin dry with a tissue, and follow with a conditioner if you want to. Yogurt conditioner( do not use if you have blemishes) ingredient: 1/8 teaspoon yogurt directions: Step 1:smooth yogurt into skin until it dissapears. Let dry; do not rinse off. Step 2:Apply makeup as usual. Vinegar Sparkle conditioner(for moderately oily skin) Ingredients: 1 cup water 1 Tablespoon vinegar(any kind) Directions: Step1:Mix water and vinegar in a bottle. Step 2:Apply up to 1/4 teaspoonful of mixture to face after each cleansing.Let dry naturally. Egg Shampoo Mix together: 1 egg, lightly whisked 1/2 tsp olive oil 1/2 tsp lemon juice 1/2 cup water 1 cup gentle commercial shampoo I have always heard an egg was excellent for your hair. Place ingredients into a bowl, mixing for a few minutes to combine them completely. Massage into your hair and rinse with cool water. This is one way to make your hair shine 1 avocado 1 Tbls. olive oil 1 tsp. baking owder Mash up an avocado with a tablespoon of olive oil and a tsp of baking powder. Mix until well combined and then work the mixture through your hair. Leave in for 15 minutes and then wash out. ;) Secret Mask (Finally away to use beer that is good for you) Ingredients: 1 tablespoon beer 1 heaped teaspoon plain yogurt 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 egg white 1 teaspoon lemon extract 1 teaspoon almond extract Instructions In a blender or food processer, mix all ingredients on low for 30 seconds. Wet face with warm water and evenly apply mixture. Let sit for 15 minutes and rinse with warm water, then splash with cold water. Makes 1/4 cup. Keep refrigerated, making sure to throw any leftovers away after 2 days. Facial Mask for Black Heads : Make a paste using eggwhite,honey and oatmeal. Leave on for about 10 minutes then rinse using tepid water. the down side to this is you need to make a new paste everytime you do this. For best results do this weekly. Finally a homemade shampoo for oily hair (lemon juice is a wonder worker) 1/4c lemon juice 1/3c shampoo(any will do) Mix together and shampoo as usual. Keep in your bathroom and use at least once a week . Scented Bath (this is almost as easy as the one on my other page) 1 cup sunflower oil 1/2 cup castile soap 1 Tbsp real vanilla extract (or any extract you prefer) 1/4 cup honey Blend all ingredients together. Shake well before using. Use 1/4 cup per bath. |
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Astringent 1 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. Astringent 2 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. Egg Conditioner We all know eggs are high in protien right?Well what better conditioner for hair that is damaged by coloring or heat styling? 2 to 3 eggs (depends on how long hair your hair is) 1 to 2 Tbls water ( add more if needed instead of more eggs) Beat a couple of egg yolks with a tablespoon or two of water depending on the length of your hair and then rinse after 15 minutes. by using the whole egg instead of the yolk and adding lemon juice your hair will have more shine then you can imagine. Toner Description: This toner reduces the puffiness of tired eyes. Rose water tones skin and tightens pores, while chamomile reduces inflamation.Store in a glass or plastic container in a cool, dry place. Ingredients: 1 bag chamomile tea 1 cup boiling water 1/2 cup rose water Directions Steep tea in boiling water for 5 minutes.Remove bag and allow tea to cool. Add rose water to tea. Soak two cotton balls in preparation and place over eyelids.Leave on for 5 minutes. Peppermint Oil foot Rub Discription: We all know how much peppermint can pick your spirits up. Which makesthis rub the perfect pick-me-up for tired feet. Peppermint oil stimulates, while aloe vera cools and moisturizes without greasiness. Store in a glass or plastic container in a cool, dry place. Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons pure aloe vera gel 1/2 Tablespoon peppermint oil Directions: Combine ingredients with whisk or fork and massage mixture into feet until absorbed. Skin-Softening Milk Bath I have always heard how much a milk bath can soften your skin. Rich milk baths have been used to soften skin since the days of Cleopatra or so I was told. Honey seals in moisture and protects skin. Store in a glass or plastic container in a cool, dry place. Ingredients: 1/2 cup powdered milk 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup honey 5-7 drops rose oil or other scented oil of your preference. 2-3 tablespoons distilled water directions: In a blender or food processer, combine powdred milk,cornstarch, honey and oil. Add distilled water slowly until mixture becomes a smooth paste. Add to running bath water. Soak for 10-20 minutes. For Unsightly blemishes: Combine 1/4-teaspoon table salt with 1/2-cup lukewarm water. Dip a piece of gauze into the mixture, then lightly press it against the blemish for a minute. The salt solution will help bring down swelling and eliminate redness. It does reduce the redness. Hair Moisturizer Recipe( I was told this by a cosmotology teacher ) Did you know that mayonnaise is a great moisturizer for your hair? But you need to use the regular mayo not the low fat stuff. Shampoo as usual and then apply about a tablespoon. Wrap your hair in a plastic shower cap for a half hour and then re-shampoo and rinse thoroughly. Firming Face Mask 1Tbls. Honey 1 Egg White 1tsp. glycerin (available at most every drug store or beauty store.) 1/4 c. flour Whisk together 1 tablespoon honey, 1 egg white, 1 teaspoon glycerin and enough flour to form a paste (approximately 1/4 cup). Smooth over face and throat. Leave on 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. The only thing is you will have to make this up everytime you wish to use it. |