Beauty Recipes

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Today's Helpful Hints:   ~~Beauty Tips~~ I would like to start out today's Helpful Hints with a poem that was written by Sam Levenson. Many people believe that Audrey Hepburn wrote this poem, but the truthis thatshe hasbeen credited for it, because this is how she responded when the media asked about her beauty tips... For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.  For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.  For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.  For beautiful hair, let a child run his fingers through it once a day.  For poise, walk with the knowledge you'll never walk alone ...  People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed and redeemed and redeemed and redeemed. Never throw out anybody. Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm. As you grow older you will discover that you have two hands. One for helping yourself, the other for helping others. ~Sam Levenson ~~ Beauty Recipes~~   The following recipes are 100% natural, a great way to have control over what you put on your skin. Most ingredients are already in your kitchen or can easily be purchased at your local grocery store. For those harder to find ingredients, check your local health food store. Enjoy!   Strawberry Mask~~ 1/2 cup fresh strawberries 2 tbsp. plain yogurt  1 tbsp. cornstarch 1 tsp. honey 1/8 tsp. Essential Oil of Lavender Combine the ingredients above into a paste and apply to face and neck. Relax for 20 minutes and then rinse off with warm water.  Strawberries are an excellent skin softening agent, containing salicylic acid, which rids the skin of dead cells and allows the skin to absorb more moisture.  Orange Mask ~~ 1 tsp plain yogurt juice of 1/4 orange Stir to mix and then dip fingers into mixture and smooth onto face. The sensation is both cool and relaxing. Leave on for a five minutes and then rinse. If you are feeling sluggish, this is the perfect mask for you.               *Yogurt will cleanse and nourish; *The orange is full of Vitamin C and AHA's  ~~Honey Beauty Recipes ~~   Honey Cleansing Scrub Mix 1 tablespoon of honey with 2 tablespoons finely ground almonds and 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice. Rub gently onto face. Rinse off with warm water. Firming Face Mask Whisk together 1 tablespoon honey, 1 egg white, 1 teaspoon glycerin (available at drug and beauty stores) 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. Hair Conditioner  Mix 1/2 cup honey and 1/4 cup olive oil. (Use 2 tablespoons oil for normal hair.) Work a small amount at a time through hair until coated. Cover hair with a shower cap; leave on 30 minutes. Remove shower cap; shampoo well and rinse. Dry as normal. Facial Toner In blender, puree 1 tablespoon honey with a peeled, cored apple. Smooth over face; leave on 15 minutes. Rinse with cool water. Moisture Mask Mix 2 tablespoons honey with 2 teaspoons milk. Smooth over face and throat. Leave on 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Smoothing Skin Lotion Mix 1 teaspoon honey with1 teaspoon vegetable oil and 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice. Rub into hands, elbows, heels and anywhere that feels dry. Leave on 10 minutes. Rinse off with water. Skin Softening Bath Add 1/4 cup honey to bath water for a fragrant, silky bath. Hair Shine Stir 1 teaspoon honey into 4 cups (1 quart) warm water. Blondes may wish to add a squeeze of lemon. After shampooing, pour mixture through hair. Do not rinse out. Dry as normal.  ~~GlitterGel AloeVera Gel Glitter Both of these ingredients can be picked up at any good quality craft store. I would ask a sales person to help you choose the best quality glitter that can be found. Mix and store in jar. Use on shoulders, chest, arms~anywhere you would like a special glow. ~~Lavender Bubble Bath~~ 5 drops of Lavender essential oil 1/4 cup powdered milk  1 cupof water Stir to combine powdered milk and cup of water. Add drops of oil.  Add to bath along with the drops of oil. Enjoy the fragrant soak. ~Rosemary  Bubble Bath~ 1 1/2 cups water 3 tablespoons dried rosemary or equivalent fresh herb 1 1/2 cups baby shampoo Bring water to a boil on top of stove. Place rosemary in glass bowl or jar.  When water is boiling, remove from stove and pour over herb.  Let steep for about 15 mixtures. Strain Water into another bowl. Add baby shampoo. Mix well and pout into old shampoo bottle or other plastic container. Shake well before using.   Use  1/4 cup per bath: Yields: 3 cups ~~Facial  Exfoliator~~  a few Tbsp of Oatmeal cheesecloth or muslin Put some oatmeal in a cheesecloth to form an oatmeal bag. Put the oatmeal bag in water to make it damp.  Rub gently all over your face for a few minutes. This should be enough to rid your face of dead skin cells and even loosen a few blackheads. Next, take a little of the wet oatmeal and apply it directly to your face (like a mask). Leave it on for about 5 minutes and then rinse with warm water. Your face should glow! ~ Men's  Aftershave~~ 1/4 cup witch hazel 1/2 cup distilled water 3 drops benzoin oil 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup dried herbs and/or a few drops of your choice essential oils such as : Lavender flowers, crushed Camphor herbs such as rosemary, lavender, sage Citrus herbs such as orange or lemon peels Spicy herbs such as cinnamon, cloves Combine ingredients in a glass jar. Cover and place in a dark fairly cool place. Shake the jar once or twice a day for 2 - 3 weeks. Strain out herbs through a colander and refrigerate. ~Tingly Peppermint  Foot Spray~ Keeping our feet revived and invigorated is essential in the summer! Essential Oil of Peppermint is not only great smelling and tingly, it is naturally antibacterial and this will help to prevent foot odor. 1 cup distilled water 1/4 cup vodka 1/4 tsp. Essential Oil of Peppermint 1/4 tsp. Tee Tree Oil Combine all ingredients and pour into a spray bottle. ~~Banana  Wrinkle Fighter~ Mash 1/4 banana until very creamy. 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. ~~Red  Lip Gloss~~ 1/4 cup beeswax 1/4 cup castor oil 2 tbsp sesame oil Beet juice Melt beeswax in top of double boiler. Remove from heat and add oils. Add as much beet juice as desired for color. Store in jar. Transfer a small portion to a purse sized container for use when away from home. Any favorite essential oil may be added for fragrance use just a drop or 2. ~~~ Eye  Care~~~  ~~PUFFY and SWOLLEN eyes~~ Make a wet compress of 4 Tbsp  freshly grated raw potato. Place on the eyes for about 15 minutes, then rinse with cold water. Raw potato slices laid on sore eyes reduces heat and redness. Brew a cup of strong rosehip tea. Soak 2 cotton balls in the tea or use 2 tea bags, lie down and place over the eyes. Any tea bag (herbal is better, especially eyebright), slightlycooled, placed on the eyes while you rest  ~~TIRED, BLOODSHOT, and IRRITATED eyes~~ Cut the end of a cucumber into 1/4 inch slices. Apply a cool slice to each eye. Soak sterile cotton balls or soft cloth in cold skim milk. Place over eyes for 10 minutes. Rinse entire face in warm,then cool, water.  ~~DARK CIRCLES~~ Cut a fresh fig in half, place a half over each eye. Wrap a grated raw potato in cheesecloth and apply to eyelids for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with warm water.             ©