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Make-at-Home Skin Care
Tired of synthetic chemicals in expensive body care products?
Check out these five meals for your skin that you can whip up in less than five minutes… and for less than $5!
1. PAPAYA EXFOLIANT MASK: Blend one papaya, apply to
dry face and leave on for 20 plus minutes. You may also add ground herbs,
other fruits or vegetables, including cucumber.
2. HONEY LAVENDER ROSE MASK: Ground up into a powder,
one (1) ounce each of lavender and rose. Mix into the consistency of honey
to make a soft, paste. Apply to the skin.
3. FACIAL SALT SCRUB: For all skin types, instead of
an enzyme or acidic action to remove dead cells, salt is the perfect exfoliant.
Simply add salt to your cleanser or soap. It is important you do not add
salt to the product in the bottle or jar. You must only add it at the
time of cleansing or you will change the chemical constituency of the
product! You can also use sugar instead of salt.
4. VINEGAR PEEL: For all skin types, except sensitive.
Vinegar is very acidic and can disturb sensitive skin. The vinegar removes
dead cells so it is perfect for dry flaky skin or oily skin. Mix to cup
certified organic (the floating sediment is imperative to quality vinegar)
to one cup pure water. Take a washcloth and cut out the eyes and nose
to see and breathe. Soak the washcloth in the water/vinegar mix and apply
to your face while lying down. Leave on for up to 25 minutes.
5. BODY SALT SCRUB: This can be used for all skin types
periodically as needed to remove dead skin. Put 2/3 cup olive or almond
oil in a small bowl. Add approximately the same amount of sea salt or
table salt (if that is all you have on hand) or sugar. Add enough to make
a nice consistency to be able to grab and rub all over your body. Add
several drops of your favorite essential oil and begin rubbing all over
your body in the tub seated. Be very careful in the bathtub because
the oil can cause you to slip and fall. Rub the salt all over your body
to remove dead cells. When you are done, shower off. Your whole body will
feel fabulous.
From Lily Morgan, founder of Lily Organics dew fresh skincare and
author of “Beauty, Health and Happiness a Way of Life.” For more recipes,
www.Lilyorganics.com.
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