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Over the past few weeks, I've been really interested in the medical uses of herbs.

Here are a few beauty care recepies I've picked up along the way.

In order of Cosmetics - Skin Care - Other

..::COSMETICS::..

Lip Balm

2 tsp beeswax

7-8 tsp sweet almond, castor, jojoba, or quality vegetable oil

1 tsp honey

5 drops of any of: lemon, lime, orange, tangerine, peppermint, or apple blossom essential oils

Melt together the oil and beeswax, in a small saucepan or over a double boiler just until wax is melted. Use the larger amount of oil if you want a thinner, glossier consistency. Remove from heat. Add honey and blend mixture thoroughly. Stir mixture occasionally as it cools to prevent separation. When mixture

is almost cooled, add essential oil of choice and stir thoroughly. Store in a small container.

*Synthetic flavoring oils, such as apple, apricot, cherry, peach, raspberry, or vanilla can also be used in place of essential oils.

Chamomile Lip Balm

2 tbsp Chamomile infused oil

2 tbsp grated beeswax

3 drops chamomile essential oil

1 Vitamin E capsule

1 tsp runny honey

To make the infused oil, fill a jar to within 1/2 inch from the top

with almond, or what ever oil you want. Fill the jar to the top with

the crushed flowers. place in a sunny window for a month, turning and stirring everyday. Strain. Measure 2 tbsp infused oil, beeswax and honey and place in a heat-proof bowl over a pan of water. Melt at a medium heat. When melted, remove the bowl from the heat and stir in the contents of one Vitamin E capsule. When it has slightly cooled add the essential oil and keep on stirring until you reach a creamy consistency. Pour into small dark glass jars, leaving to fully

solidify. store in a cool dark place.

The rest of the infused oil can be used as a bath oil or as a body

oil, store in the same way.

Cranberry Lip Gloss

Protect sensitive lips from the drying winter elements with this simple yet rich lip balm. Delightful to wear alone or on top of your lipstick for extra shine!

1 Tablespoon sweet almond oil

10 Fresh cranberries

1 Teaspoon honey

1 Drop vitamin E oil

Mix all the ingredients together in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for two minutes or until the mixture just begins to boil. (Bowl may also be heated in a pan of water on a stovetop). Stir well and gently crush the berries. Cool mixture for five minutes and then strain through a fine sieve to remove all the fruit pieces. Stir again and set aside to cool completely. When cool, transfer into a small portable plastic container or tin.

Vanilla Lip Gloss

1 1/2 Tablespoon Petroleum Jelly

1 Tablespoon Aloe Vera Gel

1 teaspoons sweet almond oil

1/2 teaspoon Vanilla

double boiler or microwave

You can double, triple, or quadruple this recipe! Or, even make 10 or 12 recipes all at once. (If you're giving this as gifts it is easier to make a big batch and bottle it all up at once.)

Heat this gently over a double boiler for a few minutes, until well combined and warmed through. Or, put in a microwave-safe plastic or

glass dish and heat on low heat for a minute, stir, and heat for another 20 seconds and stir again. If you're just doing a single recipe, this is all you'll need to heat the mixture before bottling. If you're making large quantities, microwave for a little longer.

Spoon or pour the vanilla lip gloss mixture into tiny glass or plastic containers and store in the fridge to harden slightly.

Chocolate Mint Lip Gloss

1 1/2 t Cocoa Butter,Grated

1/2 t Coconut Oil

1/8 t Vitamin E Oil

1/4 t Milk Chocolate,Grated

In a double boiler warm the cocoa butter, coconut oil, chocolate and vitamin E oil until melted. Pour into lip gloss container and allow to cool.

..::SKIN CARE::..

Acne Remedy

2 to 3 tsp. dried basil leaves

1 C. boiling water

Steep basil leaves in water for 10 to 20 minutes. Cool, then apply to face with a white cotton ball.

Apple and Tomato Mask

1/2 tomato

2 Tbsp plain yogurt

1 Tbsp brown sugar

1 egg white

2 to 4 Tbsp whole-wheat flour

2 slices green apple (chopped)

Mix all ingredients together until well combined. Spread the mixture on clean skin and let dry for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

Astringents

Option 1:

Lettuce leaves

Water

Boil green lettuce leaves for 10 minutes in enough water to cover. Let cool and strain.

Option 2:

Vodka

Strong chamomile or mint tea

Mix 1 part vodka with 9 parts strong chamomile or mint tea.

Option 3:

b (sic) cup pure water

2 tablespoons vodka

¾ cup borax

Combine ingredients in a blender until borax is dissolved.

Option 4:

¼ cup lemon juice

¼ cup lime juice

¼ cup pure water

c (sic) cup vodka

Blend ingredients. Strain to remove pulp.

Blackheads & Dead Skin Fighter

Get 1 Small lemon, sliced

Rub the slice of lemon over your nose to help dissolve dirt which may be stuck in your pores.

Use the other slices to rub on your elbows and feet, in a circular motion to exfoliate your skin.

Clean & Tidy

This easy-to-blend formula is especially effectual for oily or acne-

prone skin. Parsley, red clover and lavender cleanse and tone the

skin without excessive dryness.

1/8 teaspoon parsley, dried and crushed

1/8 teaspoon clover, dried and crushed or powdered

1/2 teaspoon lavender blossoms, fresh or dried and crushed

1 1/2 tablespoons hot water

Combine ingredients and let stand for 3 minutes. Wet the face with

water and gently wash with the mixture; the natural acids may cause a slight burning sensation. Rinse with cool water. Do not use on

excessively sensitive skin.

Cleanser for Acne

1/4 cup Witch Hazel

1 Tablespoon Aloe Vera Gel

10 drops Tea Tree Oil

Apply cleanser with a cotton ball. Use 2 -3 times a day as needed. Tea Tree Oil can effectively help reduce acne inflammation. It works slower than benzyl peroxide lotions but it is gentler on the skin.

Cucumber Facial

Use this facial to soothe and cleanse the skin. Some say cucumbers with lemon juice ease freckles. This recipe is certainly astringent. Cukes also contain a hormone thought to work against wrinkles. For best effect, apply after a shower or facial steaming. Be sure the skin is clean before you apply the mask.

2" chunk fresh cucumber, seeded, and pureed

1 tsp. witch hazel

1 tsp. lemon juice

1 egg white

1 tbsps. cream or plain yogurt

2 tsps. powdered milk

Skin Scrub

This is good for acne, pimples, and blemishes

1/2 cup oats

1/2 cup rice (brown)

1/4 cup comfrey (dried)

1/4 cup oregano (dried)

1/8 cup anise seed

1/2 cup calendula

1-1/2 cups clay

1/4 cup myrrh

1 drop tea tree essential oil

1 drop lavender essential oil

Grind and sift all ingredients (except oils) a few times until powdery,

then add oils and stir well. Store in a jar.

To use: add a small amount of water added to a tsp or so of scrub.

..::OTHER::..

Adding rolled oats to a bath will pamper your skin. Add a cup or so to them in an olld (but clean) sock and hold under tap water as the bath fills. Use the sock as a skin scrubber if desired,

Aloe is amazing stuff for dry skin and sunburns. You can buy aloe vera creams and lotions at any store that sells bath salts and whatnot.

Rolled oats mixed with hot milk ca be applied to the face for a steamy moisturizing facial.

To add blonde highlights to your hair without bleaching or pesky dyes, use lemon juice to wash your hair, or hold it over the strands you wish to highlight. Then go out in teh sun for as long as you can, and it will gradually lighten. NOTE: I do not know how successful this is with chemically treated hair.

Blend 2 cups crushed macadamia nuts with 2 sprigs fresh mint and a half-cup of honey. Mix into a paste and rub over your body to exfoliate dead skin. Rinse and pat dry.

Mash a ripe mango with one tablespoon plain yogurt. Add 2 egg yolks and blend. Work the mix into your hair, then cover your head with a shower cap and leave in place 20 minutes. Shampoo thoroughly. It's the ultimate hair conditioner!

Mash half a banana and rub it into patches of dry skin. Leave it on for 5 minutes, then rinse well. Your skin will be baby soft. BONUS: the potassium in the banana will help erase the dark circles under your eyes.

I herd that you can remove make-up with olive oil. You just dabb a little on and the make-up should come off.

Well, maybe, but it probably depends on your skin type. If you have dry skin it might work well, but if you have normal to oily skin the olive oil will just make it greasy.

Perhaps if you diluted the olive oil with another base oil better suited for facial care it would work well.

That really cool!!!!!!!!

Thank you, I'm glad you think so.