Lemon estringent

lemon slices

rub lemon slices over elbows. on face and nose(dissolves dirt to unclog pores). don't rinse.

Puffy eyes

thinly sliced potatoes

slice potatoes into thin 1/4 inch slices.(use like cucumber slices). wrap unused potatoes with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

Grapefruit Exfoliator

1 c. water
juice from 2 squeezed grapefruits
1/3 c. granulated sugar

rub onto knees, ankles, and heels.for rough dry skin

Apple Shine Away

apples

Puree apple in blender. rub on face. leave on 20 minutes. rinse for oily skin

Yeast Mask

2 packets dry yeast
1 Tbsp. milk
4-5 leaves fresh basil (2 tsps dry)
water

mix yeast, milk, and basil. Add water 1/2 tsp at a time. stir continuously until a fine paste is formed. massage onto dampe skin for 1-2 minutes. rinse very well. for acne prone skin.

Tomatoe and Apple Mask

1/2 med. tomatoe
2 Tbsp. plain yogurt
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 egg white
2-4 Tbsp. whole wheat flour
1-2 med. slices green apple

mix in blender. mix well for 1 minute or until well blended. spread over skin. let dry for fifteen minutes. rinse well with warm water. for oily skin

mix in blender for 1 minute or until well blended. spread over skin. dry 15 minutes then rinse with warm water.combination skin

Green Tea Mask

1 bag green tea
2 Tbsp. sour cream
1 egg yolk
1 tsp. olive oil

boil tea bag in 1/2 c. water. boil down to 1Tbsp. cool in frig for about 15 minutes. mix sour cream, yolk, and olive oil until well blended. stir in (cooled) tea concentrate. spread over skin. leave on for fifteen minutes. it won't dry. rinse with warm water.

Beeswax Lip Gloss

1 Tbsp. beeswax
1/2 Tbsp. coconut oil
1/8 tsp. vitamin E

microwave all ingredients together until melted. Mix 1/8 tsp. flavored extract(optional). Pour into container. cool.

Simple Gloss

1 tsp. petroleum jelly
drops of flavored oil

mix together and store in a clean tub.

Plucking

** smooth on an oil free lotion
** Knumb with ice
** tweeze
** add more oil

Oatmeal Pore Cleaner

oatmeal
water
milk--soymilk prefered(optional)

mix oatmeal and water or milk to form a paste. smooth onto face and let dry. then rinse. this can get really messy because the globs of oatmeal will slide off your face. you can even spread on before getting in the shower. put a towel down first because it can get messy.