MASKS................

Nail Strengthening Solution


2 tsp. castor oil
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. wheat germ oil
-Pour all ingredients into a seal able bottle.
-Before each use, shake well.
-Rub a small amount of the mixture into your nails.
-Leave on for 3-5 minutes.
-Wipe off with a cotton ball.


Honey Lip Balm



2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. honey
3/4 tsp. beeswax - grated
1/2 tsp. pure cocoa butter
flavored oil of your choice - to taste
1 vitamin E capsule
-In a small saucepan, heat oil, honey, wax and butter over low heat just until melted.
-Remove from heat and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.
-Stir in flavoring and contents of vitamin E capsule.
-Pour into container(s) of your choice.



Honey & Lemon Face Scrub


1 med. lemon - juice of
2 Tbsp. finely ground almonds
1 Tbsp. honey
-Combine all ingredients.
-Massage mixture into face and neck.
-Leave on for 5 minutes.
-Rinse off with warm water.




Apple Mask For Normal Skin



1 apple - quartered, cored
2 Tbsp. honey
1/2 tsp. ground sage
-Chop apple in food processor.
-Add honey and sage to apple. Mix well.
-Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
-Pat mixture onto face with a light tapping motion, tapping until honey feels tacky.
-Leave on for 30 minutes.
-Rinse.


Banana Mask for Dry Skin




1/4 cup plain yogurt
2 Tbsp. honey
1 med. banana
-Mash all ingredients together with a fork.
-Smooth onto face and neck.
-Leave for 10 minutes, then rinse off.
Notes: Soothes dry skin.


Blemished Skin Mask



1 tomato - chopped
1 Tbsp. instant oatmeal
1 tsp. lemon juice
-Blend all ingredients just until combined.
-Apply to skin, making sure the mixture is thick enough to stay on blemished areas, such as cheeks, forehead, or chin.
-Add a bit more oatmeal to thicken the mask, if necessary.
-Leave on 10 minutes.
-Scrub off with a clean washcloth dipped in warm water.



Fruit Salad Body Mask



2 slices pineapple - rind removed
1/2 med. honeydew melon - rind removed
1 doz. green grapes
1 med. banana - peeled
1 med. pear - cored
1 med. kiwi fruit - peeled
-Puree all ingredients in food processor. Mixture will be slightly lumpy.
-Refrigerate for 1 hour.
-Smooth onto body and/or face, leaving on for half an hour.
-Rinse of with tepid water.

Notes: Softens and exfoliates the skin, leaving you feeling cool and clean.