Posts Tagged ‘homemade cosmetics’

Refreshing Green Facial Recipe

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010

The healing effects of the aloe vera combined with the cooling of the cucumber and the avocado make this Refreshing Green Facial Recipe a very effective sunscreen, or after the fact as a sunburn-soother and healer. The ingredients in this version of Refreshing Green Facial are perfect for improving your overall skin health by deep [...]

Effective Homemade Herbal Face Packs and Masks

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

Herbal Face Pack—Spread this soothing face pack over your skin, taking care to avoid the area around your eyes and mouth. For an added refreshing treat, place a slice of cucumber over each eye and rest for 10 minutes. Remove the cucumber slices from your eyes, and wash off the face pack with warm water, [...]

Body Toner and Aftershave Lotions

Friday, October 24th, 2008

Spicy Body Toner or Aftershave Lotion
1 T fresh rosemary
1 T fresh mint
¼ tsp grated orange peel
¼ tsp grated lemon peel
¼ tsp grated nutmeg
½ cup distilled rose or elderflower water
¼ cup pure alcohol or vodka
1. Pound the herbs in a pestle and mortar and beat in the remaining ingredients, or blend all together in a blender
2. [...]