Beauty and Bath

Beauty & Bath

Note: When a recipe calls for dry herbs, you may use fresh by doubling the amount, If it calls for fresh you may substitute dry by cutting the amount in half.

Mix all the ingredients together and pour into a clear glass bottle. Use 1/2 cup of the mixture per bath - soak for 20 minutes. Tie a ribbon and a sprig of dried flowers to the jar for a ready gift!

Mix 1/8 cup of olive or mineral oil and 1 heaping tablespoon of sea salt. Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil if you wish. Use on knees, elbows and the bottom of your feet, be careful it can be slippery if using in the shower or bath. Rinse well. Pat dry with a soft towel.

Put 1 cup of dried lavender flowers and 2 cups of sea salt in a plastic bag. Add 3 drops of lavender essential oil and mix well. Label, seal and leave in a dark place to infuse for at least two weeks. Put bag into a jar, screw on lid tightly, decorate with lace or doilie for gift giving.

Add 1 quart whole milk and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice to a very warm bath. Slice the lemon and put in the water too. After 15 minutes you will be energized and your skin will be silky smooth.

Mix 3 tablespoons finely ground oatmeal (mortar and pestle) with 2 tablespoons almond oil. Scrub all over lightly, then rinse.

Juice a cucumber peel and all. Soak cotton rounds in juice and place over eyelids and relax for at least 10-20 minutes. This is a great eye refresher treat. Excellent to use while a facial mask is drying. Store excess in refrigerator for up to 10 days. Don't forget to label it!

To lighten dark circles under your eyes, wrap a grated raw potato in cheesecloth and apply to eyelids for 15-20 minutes. Wipe off residue and apply an eye cream.

Try to cleanse, freshen and moisturize your skin at least once a day. Twice would be ideal. Alternate overnight and daily applications of conditioners for optimal results. Exfoliate once a week. Gentlemen, you do it tool You'll be very impressed with the results. When it comes to faces, Mother Nature knows bestl

Skin cleansers help to pull impurities out of your pores. They also sop up excess oils as well as removing blackheads, for a truly deepcleaning effect.

Oatmeal Cleanser - Cook some oatmeal, let it cool, and apply it to your face. Keep it there for 15 minutes. Remove it with warm water. You'll be amazed at the difference!

Yogurt & Lemon Cleansing Milk - Mix together one tablespoon of natural yogurt with one teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply it to your face. After 15 minutes, rinse it off with warm water. This one makes your skin tingle.

Cucumber Cleansing Milk - Extract the juice from one-fourth cucumber and add it to one-fourth pint of milk. Apply a thin film to your face, let it remain for 15 minutes, and then wash it off with warm water. Cleopatra swore by it.

Apple Cleansing Milk - Push an apple through a juicer and combine the juice with one tablespoon of milk and one tablespoon of fuller's earth. Apply this thick paste to your face and let it sit for 15 minutes. Remove with water. Excellent cleanser for deep dirt removal.

Grape Cleanser - Grape juice makes an excellent cleanser for any skin type. Simply split one or two large grapes, remove pips and rub the flesh over face and neck. Rinse off with cool water.

Rose Petal Facial Steam - Cleanse face as usual. Combine 1-cup fresh rose petals (do not use florist roses as they are treated with preservitive chemicals) with 2 cups boiling water. Tent a towel over your head and let steam penetrate face for 10 minutes. Stay several inches away from the bowl. Wipe face gently with warm wet facecloth to remove excess dirt and grime your pores have expelled. Splash with cool water to close pores. Tone with witch hazel and moisturize.

These help to rinse away traces of oils and fats caused from creams and soap residue. Fresheners also restore the skin's pH factor, help close the pores, stimulate circulation and refine texture. Keep in mind that a freshener, toner and astringent are listed in order of strength, yet basically do the same thing. Generally speaking, fresheners and toners are for dry or balanced skin, and are weaker in effect. Astringents are stronger and are therefore recommended for oily or blemished skin.

A toner and freshener that brings skin back to a normal pH after cleansing, especially good for oily skin.

Heat the vinegar and pour it over the herbs. Place the mixture in a quart jar and cap it. Do not use a metal lid. Shake daily for two weeks. Strain Add the rosewater to vinegar. Store, covered in jars with a non-metallic lids

Cider Vinegar Freshener - Add a teaspoon of cider vinegar to 1'/2 cups of fresh water. Apply mixture to your face. Leave it on for 10 minutes. Wash off with water.

Potato Freshener - Smear a slice of raw potato over your skin. Let the film remain for 10 minutes, then wash it off.

Rose Water & Witch Hazel Toner - Combine two parts rose water with one part witch hazel and spread it over your face. Leave it on for 10 minutes, then wash off. This one you can really feel!

Orange & Lemon Toner - Squeeze out the juice from three lemons, one orange and one cucumber, and add this to six tablespoons of rose water. Then add 11/2 ounce of alcohol. Shake it up well and then apply to your face. After 10 minutes, rinse it off.

Kiwi-Lime Toner - In a blender place 1 peeled kiwi and 1 ½ teaspoons limejuice. Add an equal amount of distilled water or witch hazel and blend until smooth. Use a cotton round to apply to face. Refrigerate any leftover toner in an airtight glass container after labeling. Use within 4 days.

Witch Hazel Astringent - Used on its own, witch hazel is a powerful astringent, it also acts as an antiseptic to reduce localized swelling.

These preparations form a protective film that holds in the skin's moisture. They do not feed moisture into the skin. Moisturizers are the most important part of skin care, as they help the skin retain a supple and smooth texture. People with dry skin as well as older skin, typically lack moisture. After you use a cleansing agent and freshener, you apply the moisturizer.

Almond Moisturizing Lotion - Remove the skins of 1 ounce of almonds by alternately dipping the nuts in boiling water, then cold water. Next, grind the almonds into a powder and then slowly, drop by drop, add distilled water until a milky liquid is formed. Strain the solution and apply to your face. Leave it on for 10 minutes. Rinse off with water.

Mashed Avocado Moisturizer - Add a few drops of lemon extract and olive oil to a mashed avocado. Apply to face and leave it on for 10 minutes. Rinse off. An excellent moisturizing mask for those whose skin becomes dry in the winter.

Honey & Grape Moisturizer - Crush 3 ounces of green grapes Into a mush and then mix In a teaspoon of honey. If you don't have honey, use one egg yolk. Apply to face and !et it stay for 10 minutes. Wash off thoroughly.

Fresh Corn Moisturizer - Crush 4 ounces of fresh corn kernels into a pasty mixture. Leave on for 10 minutes, then wash off. This facial mask is an excellent moisturizer!

Conditioners contain special emollients that help lubricate and nourish the skin. They also help soften lines and wrinkles. Leave the facial conditioner on for a few hours or overnight, depending on your skin's smoothness. Only a thin film Is needed to be effective.

Basic Conditioning Cream - Beat up one egg white and add two teaspoons of honey. Stir in four drops of almond oil. Refrigerate and use overnight or throughout the day.

Honey Cream Conditioner - Mix one teaspoon of honey with two tablespoons of light cream. Apply it to your face and leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse off.

Also referred to as thinners or peelers, exfoliators help remove dead skin cells. If not removed, the dead skin cells build up to the point where the skin becomes flaky or rough. Or sometimes even mottled in appearance. Moreover, the dead cells clog the pores and prevent normal skin activity.

Younger skin can get away with some astringents acting as a thinning agent. Older skin definitely requires an exfoliator because of its abrasive action. You should exfoliate once a week, after you have cleansed your skin. Afterwards, moisturize It.

Walnut Mask Exfoliator - Finely grind walnuts in a blender; add one tablespoon of orange juice, one teaspoon of honey, and four heaping tablespoons of clay mix (available at health-food stores). Smear on face and leave it for 10 minutes, then gently rub into your skin with the fingers. Rinse.

Papaya Exfoliator - Blend into a puree and apply to the face. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then wash off. This fruit mask is loaded with enzymes that make it break down 30-100 times its own weight in protein. Its the Terminator Exfollatorl

Pineapple & Papaya - Mix equal portions of both fruits, then blend into a paste. Keep it on for 10 minutes before washing it off.

Oatmeal Facial Scrub - 2-heaped teaspoons of Old Fashioned Oatmeal place in blender until fine consistency, add 1 tsp. baking soda. Add enough water to make a paste. Apply to skin and rub gently. Rinse and gently pat dry.

Salt Exfoliator - Sprinkle ordinary salt on a warm wet face cloth and gently rub into the face. Rinse away. Not recommended for delicate skin.

Miracle Whip Exfoliating Facial - Yes, I am talking about the same Miracle Whip your Aunt Lucy uses in her apple salad. Women all over the USA are using this salad dressing ingredient on their faces to remove dead flaky skin. Kraft Miracle Whip Exfoliating Facial makes an amazing treatment for normalizing over-oily skin.

Make sure all your hair is pulled back from your face. Apply a thin layer of the Kraft Miracle Whip all over your face, up to the eyelashes and make sure to also put some on your neck. The "fumes" from the vinegar may bother you so walk around the house to try to escape them. Leave on for 10 minutes, then massage gently. The dead skin cells on your face will roll off in rubbery little balls. Rinse your skin with tepid water, then cleanse as usual following your regular beauty regime.

Add enough witch hazel to create a smooth mixture. Mud dries excess sebum while the egg yolk and avocado replenish lost moisture. Witch hazel tones. Apply to face and neck, allow mud to dry completely. Splash off with warm water and moisturize.

Cucumber Facial - Mash 1/2 cup of peeled and chopped cucumber with one tablespoon of powdered milk. Then add one egg white and mix into a fine solution, apply, leave on 20 minutes rinse with warm and then cool water, blot dry

Brewer's Yeast Facial - Slowly add three tablespoons of yogurt to two tablespoons of brewer's yeast powder. Brush it on the face. Let sit for 15-20 minutes, then wash offwithwarm water, then cool and blot face dry.

Tomato Facial - Excellent for localized acne or blackheads. Simply place tomato slices over affected area. Keep on face for 15 minutes. Wash off residue.

Honey stimulates and smoothes, egg and almond oil penetrates and moisturizes, and yogurt refines and tightens pores. Apply to face and neck leave on at least 20 minutes, longer if you can.

Honey Facial Mask - The best facial mask is honey. Place a cloth in warm water and apply to your face to open the pores. Smear on honey, and leave on for 15 to 30 minutes. Rinse off with warm water, then use cold water to close the pores. Use once a week.

Wheat Germ Facial - Combine one tablespoon of wheat germ oil to one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. Apply to skin for 15 minutes. Rinse.

Banana Facial - Combine 1/2 mashed banana with six large strawberries and one teaspoon of honey. Add one teaspoon of olive oil. Leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse.

Tightening Facial - Blend one egg white, one tablespoon of powdered milk, and 1/2 teaspoon of honey. Leave on face for 20 minutes. Rinse. The effect will last 2-4 hours.

Strawberry Jello Facial - Beat the jello mildly until It's a uniform but bumpy mixture. Spread over face and leave for 20 minutes. This one lasts eight hours.

Avocado Facial - Avocado is a naturally rich moisturizer. Mash the meat of the avocado into a creamy texture. Massage into the face and neck. Leave on for 15 minutes and gently rinse off.

Banana Anti-Wrinkle Smoothie - Banana is wonderful as an anti-wrinkle treatment. Mash 1/4 banana until very creamy (do not liquefy). Spread all over face and leave for 15-20 minutes before rinsing off with warm water followed by a dash of cold. Gently pat dry.

Overnight Facial Mask - Squeeze half a lemon and mix the juice with one beaten egg white. Leave on your face overnight or, for a quick pick-me-up, just 15 minutes. Splash warm water on your face to rinse. It helps to removes blotches, because the lemon works as a bleaching agent.

Beat one egg white with one teaspoon of honey and 1/2 teaspoon of witch hazel. This helps greatly to stop puffiness or swelling of the skin.

Get two pans, one to soak and one to rinse. Fill rinse pan with cool water. Warm 3 cups whole milk. In another bowl, mix 1/2 cup coarse salt and 1/3 cup olive oil. Soak feet in milk for 10 minutes, then rinse. Scrub feet with a salt and oil mixture. Rinse and apply a moisturizer and thick socks to seal in the softness.

After soaking feet in warm water, massage feet with a mixture of 1-tablespoon olive oil, 1-tablespoon sugar, and 1 tablespoon crushed dried peppermint. Remove with a warm, damp washcloth.

Combine mashed avocado with some coconut milk. Comb it through the hair and let sit for 10 -15 minutes, rinse out.

In a blender, combine 1-ounce olive oil, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and ½ -teaspoon apple cider vinegar. Use as regular shampoo. Always place leftovers in a labeled glass container and refrigerate. Use within 4 days.

Beat the egg yolk until its frothy, add the oil then beat again. Add to the water. Massage into the scalp and throughout your hair. Rinse well.

Shampoo and towel dry hair. Mix two whole eggs with four tablespoons of olive oil. Smooth through hair. Wrap head with plastic wrap, and leave in hair for 10 minutes. Rinse well.

For extra conditioning, squeeze in the contents of a vitamin E capsule. Shampoo hair as usual, towel dry. Apply smoothie, leave in hair for 15 minutes. Rinse Well.

Mayonnaise is a great conditioner for dry hair. Depending on the length of your hair, apply approximately 1/2 cup of mayonnaise to your dry hair. Work into hair really well and then cover your hair with a plastic bag, allowing to set for about 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and then shampoo as usual.

Baking soda removes conditioner build-up from your hair. Wet hair, rub in and rinse thoroughly, then shampoo with your regular shampoo.

Taking medication? Be sure to use a clarifying shampoo as medications are excreted through the hair, leaving a fine, thin film, which can dull your hair.

Enhance your hair naturally. Brew one of these depending on your hair color and let cool completely. Pour on dry hair and leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse with cool water.

Saturate a black tea bag with warm water. Press over clean lips for 5 minutes. Repeat if desired. Black tea is high in tannic acid, which retains moisture and keeps lips smooth and taut.

Homemade lip balm, infused with your favorite scented oils, will make your lips delicious while smoothing and softening them. Using essential oils (such as lime, lemon, tangerine, grapefruit, or peppermint), you can customize this basic recipe, which consists of unscented oil and wax. Purchase tubes and plastic tubs (cosmetics jars are also ideal). This recipe yields 1/2 ounce.

1. Melt the beeswax and carrier oil together in the top of a double boiler, stirring to combine. Remove from heat; add honey and essential oil. Mix thoroughly so the honey does not clump.

2. To add a little color, stir in a tiny dab of lipstick with a coffee stirrer. Pour the mixture into containers; let sit 20 minutes before covering or moving. For glossier lip balm, use 2 teaspoons wax and 8 teaspoons carrier oil.

Rosewater can be used in the bath, (1cup), hot tub or as a splash after bathing. Floral waters tone and clear the skin, and act as hydrating agents, and help to normalize the acid balance of the skin.

In your very clean container fill with rose petals 3/4 of the way full. If you want to ingest your rosewater make sure your rose petals were organically grown. Pour the water in until it covers the petals completely. Once your water is in, add your Vodka. Put on your lid and shake it up a little to make sure the ingredients mix completely. Place in the sun and wait about two weeks. The water will start to turn in a few days. Strain out the rose petals through a coffee filter and presto your have made your very own rose water.

Please note: The unscented vodka will kill any bacteria on the petals and the alcohol prolongs the scent. Store in the refrigerator use within two weeks. If fragrance is not strong enough add a few drops rose oil.

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