HERBAL REMEDYS TO SHARE!

June 10, 2006

Relaxation Tea

1/4 tsp. lavender, 1/2 tsp lemon balm leaves, 1/2 tsp. linden

flowers. 1/2

tsp chamomile

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Pick-Me-Up Tea

1/2 tsp. rose hips, 1/2 tsp. peppermint, 1/2 tsp. hibiscus

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Cold Tea

1 tsp wintergreen, 1 tsp. lemon verbena

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Herbal Baths

For tired muscles: pine, juniper, thyme, lavender, rosemary

For relief from depression: rose, geranium, lavender, patchouli

For stress relief: lemon balm, rose, jasmine, sage, lavender

For stimulation: basil, bay leaf, citronella, oregeno, lemon verbana

For relaxation: catnip, camomile, rose petals

For oily skin: mint, witch hazel, yarrow, rosemary, lemon verbena or

lemon

grass

For dry skin: camomile, rose petals, orange flowers, clover flowers

or

honeysuckle

To soften skin: rose petals, honeysuckle petals

To moisturize: equal parts rose petals and camomile.

Note: To make an herbal bath, simply tie the desired herbs into a

piece of

cheesecloth or an old sock and let the bathwater run through.

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Herbal Pimple Lotion

Simmer 25 grams lavender flowers, the peel of half a lemon (no white

pith)

and 25 grams thyme in 200 ml. distilled water. Add 10 drops each of

lavender

oil and tea tree oil. Dab in spots as needed. It should keep a week

in the

fridge.

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Violet Milk Cleanser

Add 1 tsp violet petals to 1/4 cup milk. Heat gently until nearly

simmering,

and keep heating until milk is strongly violet-scented. Strain,

bottle, keep

in fridge and use within 3 or 4 days. Makes a soothing, oil-free

cleanser.

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Citrus Milk Moisture Lotion

Slice up half an orange and half a grapefruit or lemon and simmer

very

gently in a cupful of milk. Strain, bottle and refridgerate. This is

a very

light toning moisturiser which when applied regularly makes the skin

silky

and bright.

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Herbal Vinegar Hair Rinse

Fill a bottle or jar 1/2 full with all or some of the following

herbs:

rosemary, sage, camomile, catnip, yarrow, lemon peel, orange peel,

basil and

lavender. Fill the bottle to the top with quality apple cider or

white wine

vinegar. Seal and shake every day for a few weeks. Strain and use a

tablespoon in your final rinsing water.

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Marigold Soap

Place 2 tbsp of fresh marigold petals, finely chopped, in 2 tbsp of

warm

glycerine and leave to infuse in a warm place for two hours. Melt 12

tbsp of

grated castile soap in a double-boiler. Remove from heat and add the

glycerine infusion, 1 tbsp of clear honey, and if desired, food

colouring.

Pour the sap into glycerine-greased moulds and leave to set.

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Sleep Tea

4 clusters (or 2 tbsp) of hops

1 tsp. each of lavender, rosemary, thyme, mugwortand sage

1 tbsp. chamomile and wintergreen

1 pinch of valerian root (be careful NOT to smell it!)

honey to taste

Take a tsp of the mixture and pour into 1 cup hot water. Wait for 3

minutes,

then strain. Drink it after it cools a little. This mixture should

make 8 or

9 cups. Store the unused tea in a tight-sealed container for later

use.

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Health Vinegar

1 quart apple cide vinegar

1/8 cup rosemary (whole)

1 tbsp fennel seeds (whole)

1 tbsp rose petals

2 bay leaves (shredded)

1 pinch genuine saffron (may be omitted)

Put the ingrediants in a bowl one at a time, empowering each herb as

you go

along. Pour the vinegar into a jar larger than the one it is already

in. Add

the herbs. Tightly cap the jar, shake and let stand for 1-3 days.

Strain the

resulting liquid through a coffee filter. Bottle, label and add 6

tbsp to

every bath to speed healing.

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Strawberry Cleanser

If you have pimples, mash a few strawberries and mix into 1 tsp.

sour cream.

This makes a creamy cleanser that will clear up your skin.

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Honey Scrub

To make a good exfoliating scrub, mix a tsp. of warm runny honey

with 1

tbsp. milk. Add sugar until you get it to a grainy consistency. Use

immediately.

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Carrot Face Mask

Boil three large carrots and puree in a food processor. Add 5 tbsp.

yogurt

and mix well. Apply in an upward motion, and leave on for 15

minutes, then

splash off with warm water. Makes a soothing, moisturizing mask that

leaves

dry skin soft and silky.

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Oil Conditioner

Warm some olive oil in the microwave and add a few drops of

essential oil.

Apply to head, working it through your hair. Rinse well. The olive

oil will

repair split ends and the essential oil will make your hair smell

great!

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Herbal Toner

Mix 1 cup of the herb witch hazel and 1/4 tsp. mint extract with 1/4

cup

white vinegar. Dab some on a cotton ball and swipe over your face to

use.

Makes a great pore-cleaning astringent.

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Citrus Anti-Frizz Spray

If your hair is frizzy and staticky, mix 1/2 tsp. lemon juice, 1/4

tsp. lime

juice and 1/2 cup water in a spray bottle. Shake well. Spray in your

hair

whenever you have the frizzies and store in the fridge.

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Cucumber Face Mask

Blend 1 peeled cucumber, 1 tsp. olive oil and 1/2 cup plain yogurt

in a

blender. Apply to face. Wait 15 minutes before rinsing off. For

parched, dry

skin.

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Volumizing Conditioner

If you want your hair to have more body, mix 1 tsp. of almond oil, 1

tsp.

olive oil, 1 tbsp. honey, 1 tbsp. lemon juice and 1 egg yolk in a

bowl.

Apply to your hair from roots to end and massage into scalp as well.

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Herbal Hair Rinse

For added shine and condition, take 1/8 cup of dried herbs (1/4 cup

if it's

fresh) and cover in 2 cups boiling water. Cover and leave to steep.

Add a

tbsp. to your rinsing water every time you wash your hair. Use

rosemary,

sage, parsley or catnip if you're a brunette, camomile or marigold

if you're

blond.

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Salad Mask

Take some lettuce, cucumber, tomato and avocado (exact amounts don't

matter)

and puree them until liquid. Add a small spoonful of mayonnaise and

enough

oatmeal to make it stick to your face. Soothes and moisturizes, as

well as

cooling red, sweaty faces.

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Lemon Night Lotion

Squeeze half a lemon and mix the juice with one beaten egg white.

Leave on

your face overnight. Removes blotches. Good for combination skin.

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Banana Face Mask

Mash a banana, 1 tsp. of powdered ginger and some plain yogurt

together.

Apply to face and let sit for 15 minutes. Sloughs off dead cells.

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Banana Conditioner

To make a conditioner that will leave your hair soft and silky, mix

2 cups

mayonnaise with half a banana (mashed). Massage the mixture into

your hair,

leave 10 minutes, then rinse and shampoo out.

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Lemon Astringent

For an oil-banishing toner, mix 2 tbsp. of lemon juice with 4 tbsp.

of water

and apply to face with a cotton ball.

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Creamy Conditioner

Whisk together 4 tbsp. unflavored yogurt and 1 egg. Apply after

shampoo,

massaging thoroughly through hair. Leave in for 5 minutes, then

rinse out

with lukewarm water. A conditioner for dry, frizzy hair.

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Lemon Verbena Rinse

Take a handful of lemon verbena leaves, add them to a cup of boiling

water

and let them steep for an hour. Strain. Pour over hair after

shampooing and

conditioning and then towel dry. Refreshes your hair, stimulates

growth and

smell fantastic.

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Body Scrub

Mix 2 tbsp. oatmeal, 2 tbsp. corn meal, 2 tsp. wheat germ, 1 tbsp.

honey and

1/4 tsp. almond extract with just enough water to make it a paste.

Makes a

wonderful scrub that sloughs away dead skin.

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Herbal Soap

Melt 1 cup of grated soap scraps in a double-boiler. Add a little

water to

help the scraps melt. When the soap turns to gel, gradually add 2

tbsp. of

finely ground dried herbs (good ones: camomile, mint, lavender or

thyme) and

mix in well. Once the soap has cooled down enough to touch, pour

into a mold

like a cut-down milk carton. Let the soap harden for a few weeks

before

using.

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Bath Salts

Mix equal quantities kitchen salt and baking soda in a jar. Add a

few drops

of essential oil for scent, a few drops food colouring for colour.

Shake

well. Pour some under running water every time you take a bath.

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Herbal Body Splash

For an after-bath splash that refreshes, combine 1 and 1/2 cups

water, 1/4

cups witch hazel and 1/4 cup aloe vera gel in a bottle. Cap the

bottle and

shake until the gel dissolves. Add a few drops of essential oil.

Make a

little sachet of rosemary by tying up some of the dried herb in a

small

piece of fabric and drop into the bottle.

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Oatmeal Bath Gel

To make a creamy bath gel, mix 1/4 cup dry oatmeal and 1 tsp. honey

with

enough milk to make it a paste. Put in the microwave for a few

seconds to

warm up and then use.

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Rose Water

Boil water, add dead rose heads and petals and simmer gently for 15-

20

minutes. Let cool, then bottle and add to your bath.

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Deep Conditioner

Pour 1 cup hot water over 1/2 cup rose petals and let them sit until

they

wilt (approximately 10 minutes). In a blender, combine 1 peeled and

chopped

banana, 1 tbsp honey and 1 tbsp almond oil. Slowly add the rose mix

and

blend into a cream. Apply to hair and leave on for 20-30 minutes

(put on a

shower cap to avoid drips), then rinse well.

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Apple Hair Rinse

Combine 1 large cored apple (peeled and cut into small pieces), 2

tbsp apple

cider vinegar and 2 cups water in a blender and set on High for 15

seconds.

Strain to remove solid pieces. Pour liquid over hair, massage in,

and rinse

with cool water.

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Oatmeal Exfoliator

Make a paste using 3 tbsp oatmeal, 1 tsp unprocessed honey, 1/4 cup

warm

water, 1 tsp white wine vinegar and 1 tsp freshly-squeezed lemon

juice.

Massage gently into skin to slough off dead cells, then rinse with

warm

water.

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Body Scrub

Combine 2 tbsp of sea salt or kosher salt with 1 tbsp almond oil, 1

tbsp

light olive oil, 1 tbsp vitamin E oil (or just break open a couple

vitamin

capsules) and pinches of dried rosemary, spearmint and lavender.

Massage

into your skin for 5 minutes, then rinse.

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Aloe Mask

Mix 1/2 cup of plain yogurt with 2 tbsp of aloe gel. Leave on for 10

minutes, then rinse with warm water. Makes a mild, soothing mask.

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Liquid Lavender Soap

Put 6 tbsp. of grated castile soap and some water in a heatproof

bowl and

place over a saucepan of boiling water. When the soap has melted,

stir in 5

tbsp glyverine. Remove from heat and stir in 4 drops of lavender

oil. If

desired, stir in a few drops of natural food colouring to colour the

soap.

When cool, pour into clean bottles and seal with corks.

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Fruit Masks

All these fruits make a good mask when mashed and used alone or with

honey

and oatmeal. Check out the chart to find the mask that best fits

your skin

care purpose.

Tomato: Tones and removes blackheads

Strawberry: Good for oily skin.

Peach: Smells great and works for dry or normal skin.

Banana: Moisturizes

Apple: When grated and mashed, will soothe and heal acne.

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June 10, 2006

For the herbal hair rinse, Nettle is quite good.

On 6/10/06, carol <foxfire110258 wrote:

Relaxation Tea1/4 tsp. lavender, 1/2 tsp lemon balm leaves, 1/2 tsp. linden flowers. 1/2tsp chamomile_____ Pick-Me-Up Tea1/2 tsp. rose hips, 1/2 tsp. peppermint, 1/2 tsp. hibiscus

_____ Cold Tea1 tsp wintergreen, 1 tsp. lemon verbena_____ Herbal BathsFor tired muscles: pine, juniper, thyme, lavender, rosemaryFor relief from depression: rose, geranium, lavender, patchouli For stress relief: lemon balm, rose, jasmine, sage, lavender For stimulation: basil, bay leaf, citronella, oregeno, lemon verbanaFor relaxation: catnip, camomile, rose petalsFor oily skin: mint, witch hazel, yarrow, rosemary, lemon verbena or lemongrass For dry skin: camomile, rose petals, orange flowers, clover flowers orhoneysuckleTo soften skin: rose petals, honeysuckle petalsTo moisturize: equal parts rose petals and camomile.

Note: To make an herbal bath, simply tie the desired herbs into a piece ofcheesecloth or an old sock and let the bathwater run through. _____ Herbal Pimple LotionSimmer 25 grams lavender flowers, the peel of half a lemon (no white pith)and 25 grams thyme in 200 ml. distilled water. Add 10 drops each of lavenderoil and tea tree oil. Dab in spots as needed. It should keep a week in thefridge._____ Violet Milk Cleanser

Add 1 tsp violet petals to 1/4 cup milk. Heat gently until nearly simmering,and keep heating until milk is strongly violet-scented. Strain, bottle, keepin fridge and use within 3 or 4 days. Makes a soothing, oil-free cleanser._____ Citrus Milk Moisture LotionSlice up half an orange and half a grapefruit or lemon and simmer verygently in a cupful of milk. Strain, bottle and refridgerate. This is

a verylight toning moisturiser which when applied regularly makes the skin silkyand bright._____ Herbal Vinegar Hair RinseFill a bottle or jar 1/2 full with all or some of the following herbs:rosemary, sage, camomile, catnip, yarrow, lemon peel, orange peel, basil andlavender. Fill the bottle to the top with quality apple cider or white winevinegar. Seal and shake every day for a few weeks. Strain and use a

tablespoon in your final rinsing water._____ Marigold SoapPlace 2 tbsp of fresh marigold petals, finely chopped, in 2 tbsp of warmglycerine and leave to infuse in a warm place for two hours. Melt 12 tbsp ofgrated castile soap in a double-boiler. Remove from heat and add theglycerine infusion, 1 tbsp of clear honey, and if desired, food colouring.Pour the sap into glycerine-greased moulds and leave to set. _____ Sleep Tea4 clusters (or 2 tbsp) of hops1 tsp. each of lavender, rosemary, thyme, mugwortand sage1 tbsp. chamomile and wintergreen1 pinch of valerian root (be careful NOT to smell it!)

honey to tasteTake a tsp of the mixture and pour into 1 cup hot water. Wait for 3 minutes,then strain. Drink it after it cools a little. This mixture should make 8 or9 cups. Store the unused tea in a tight-sealed container for later use._____ Health Vinegar1 quart apple cide vinegar1/8 cup rosemary (whole)1 tbsp fennel seeds (whole)1 tbsp rose petals2 bay leaves (shredded)1 pinch genuine saffron (may be omitted)

Put the ingrediants in a bowl one at a time, empowering each herb as you goalong. Pour the vinegar into a jar larger than the one it is already in. Addthe herbs. Tightly cap the jar, shake and let stand for 1-3 days. Strain theresulting liquid through a coffee filter. Bottle, label and add 6 tbsp toevery bath to speed healing._____ Strawberry CleanserIf you have pimples, mash a few strawberries and mix into 1 tsp. sour cream.This makes a creamy cleanser that will clear up your skin._____ Honey ScrubTo make a good exfoliating scrub, mix a tsp. of warm runny honey with 1tbsp. milk. Add sugar until you get it to a grainy consistency. Use

immediately._____ Carrot Face MaskBoil three large carrots and puree in a food processor. Add 5 tbsp. yogurtand mix well. Apply in an upward motion, and leave on for 15 minutes, then

splash off with warm water. Makes a soothing, moisturizing mask that leavesdry skin soft and silky._____ Oil ConditionerWarm some olive oil in the microwave and add a few drops of essential oil.

Apply to head, working it through your hair. Rinse well. The olive oil willrepair split ends and the essential oil will make your hair smell great!_____ Herbal TonerMix 1 cup of the herb witch hazel and 1/4 tsp. mint extract with 1/4 cupwhite vinegar. Dab some on a cotton ball and swipe over your face to use.Makes a great pore-cleaning astringent. _____ Citrus Anti-Frizz SprayIf your hair is frizzy and staticky, mix 1/2 tsp. lemon juice, 1/4 tsp. limejuice and 1/2 cup water in a spray bottle. Shake well. Spray in your hairwhenever you have the frizzies and store in the fridge._____ Cucumber Face MaskBlend 1 peeled cucumber, 1 tsp. olive oil and 1/2 cup plain yogurt in ablender. Apply to face. Wait 15 minutes before rinsing off. For parched, dryskin. _____ Volumizing ConditionerIf you want your hair to have more body, mix 1 tsp. of almond oil, 1 tsp.olive oil, 1 tbsp. honey, 1 tbsp. lemon juice and 1 egg yolk in a bowl.Apply to your hair from roots to end and massage into scalp as well._____ Herbal Hair RinseFor added shine and condition, take 1/8 cup of dried herbs (1/4 cup if it'sfresh) and cover in 2 cups boiling water. Cover and leave to steep. Add atbsp. to your rinsing water every time you wash your hair. Use rosemary,sage, parsley or catnip if you're a brunette, camomile or marigold if you'reblond. _____ Salad MaskTake some lettuce, cucumber, tomato and avocado (exact amounts don't matter)and puree them until liquid. Add a small spoonful of mayonnaise and enough

oatmeal to make it stick to your face. Soothes and moisturizes, as well ascooling red, sweaty faces._____ Lemon Night LotionSqueeze half a lemon and mix the juice with one beaten egg white. Leave onyour face overnight. Removes blotches. Good for combination skin._____ Banana Face MaskMash a banana, 1 tsp. of powdered ginger and some plain yogurt together.Apply to face and let sit for 15 minutes. Sloughs off dead cells. _____ Banana ConditionerTo make a conditioner that will leave your hair soft and silky, mix 2 cupsmayonnaise with half a banana (mashed). Massage the mixture into your hair,leave 10 minutes, then rinse and shampoo out.

_____ Lemon AstringentFor an oil-banishing toner, mix 2 tbsp. of lemon juice with 4 tbsp. of waterand apply to face with a cotton ball. _____ Creamy ConditionerWhisk together 4 tbsp. unflavored yogurt and 1 egg. Apply after shampoo,massaging thoroughly through hair. Leave in for 5 minutes, then rinse outwith lukewarm water. A conditioner for dry, frizzy hair._____ Lemon Verbena RinseTake a handful of lemon verbena leaves, add them to a cup of boiling waterand let them steep for an hour. Strain. Pour over hair after shampooing andconditioning and then towel dry. Refreshes your hair, stimulates growth andsmell fantastic._____ Body Scrub

Mix 2 tbsp. oatmeal, 2 tbsp. corn meal, 2 tsp. wheat germ, 1 tbsp. honey and1/4 tsp. almond extract with just enough water to make it a paste. Makes awonderful scrub that sloughs away dead skin.

_____ Herbal SoapMelt 1 cup of grated soap scraps in a double-boiler. Add a little water tohelp the scraps melt. When the soap turns to gel, gradually add 2 tbsp. offinely ground dried herbs (good ones: camomile, mint, lavender or thyme) andmix in well. Once the soap has cooled down enough to touch, pour into a moldlike a cut-down milk carton. Let the soap harden for a few weeks beforeusing. _____ Bath Salts

Mix equal quantities kitchen salt and baking soda in a jar. Add a few dropsof essential oil for scent, a few drops food colouring for colour. Shakewell. Pour some under running water every time you take a bath.

_____ Herbal Body SplashFor an after-bath splash that refreshes, combine 1 and 1/2 cups water, 1/4cups witch hazel and 1/4 cup aloe vera gel in a bottle. Cap the bottle andshake until the gel dissolves. Add a few drops of essential oil. Make alittle sachet of rosemary by tying up some of the dried herb in a smallpiece of fabric and drop into the bottle. _____ Oatmeal Bath GelTo make a creamy bath gel, mix 1/4 cup dry oatmeal and 1 tsp. honey withenough milk to make it a paste. Put in the microwave for a few seconds towarm up and then use._____ Rose WaterBoil water, add dead rose heads and petals and simmer gently for 15-

20minutes. Let cool, then bottle and add to your bath. _____ Deep ConditionerPour 1 cup hot water over 1/2 cup rose petals and let them sit until theywilt (approximately 10 minutes). In a blender, combine 1 peeled and choppedbanana, 1 tbsp honey and 1 tbsp almond oil. Slowly add the rose mix andblend into a cream. Apply to hair and leave on for 20-30 minutes (put on ashower cap to avoid drips), then rinse well. _____ Apple Hair RinseCombine 1 large cored apple (peeled and cut into small pieces), 2 tbsp applecider vinegar and 2 cups water in a blender and set on High for 15 seconds.Strain to remove solid pieces. Pour liquid over hair, massage in, and rinsewith cool water. _____ Oatmeal ExfoliatorMake a paste using 3 tbsp oatmeal, 1 tsp unprocessed honey, 1/4 cup warmwater, 1 tsp white wine vinegar and 1 tsp freshly-squeezed lemon juice.Massage gently into skin to slough off dead cells, then rinse with warmwater. _____ Body ScrubCombine 2 tbsp of sea salt or kosher salt with 1 tbsp almond oil, 1 tbsplight olive oil, 1 tbsp vitamin E oil (or just break open a couple vitamincapsules) and pinches of dried rosemary, spearmint and lavender. Massageinto your skin for 5 minutes, then rinse. _____ Aloe MaskMix 1/2 cup of plain yogurt with 2 tbsp of aloe gel. Leave on for 10

minutes, then rinse with warm water. Makes a mild, soothing mask. _____ Liquid Lavender SoapPut 6 tbsp. of grated castile soap and some water in a heatproof bowl andplace over a saucepan of boiling water. When the soap has melted, stir in 5tbsp glyverine. Remove from heat and stir in 4 drops of lavender oil. Ifdesired, stir in a few drops of natural food colouring to colour the soap.When cool, pour into clean bottles and seal with corks. _____ Fruit MasksAll these fruits make a good mask when mashed and used alone or with honeyand oatmeal. Check out the chart to find the mask that best fits your skincare purpose.

Tomato: Tones and removes blackheadsStrawberry: Good for oily skin.Peach: Smells great and works for dry or normal skin.Banana: MoisturizesApple: When grated and mashed, will soothe and heal acne.

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