It's not only fun to do, you can also be sure that you are using only the best ingredients and you can alter the recipe to suit your own personal taste. Best of all, you can share your new skills by making lovely, original gifts for friends and family.Facial care
Oatmeal Facial Scrub
For normal to dry skin (Do not use on sun-burnt skin)
You Need:
1 cup plain instant oatmeal
1/2 cup honey
1 egg white
Instructions:
Crush whole oats with a mortar and pestle, or use the back of a spoon or chop with a knife.
Mix thoroughly and apply to clean skin. Rub in for about two minutes.
Allow to dry. This forces the moisture back onto the surface. Rinse off with water.
Honey Almond Facial Scrub
For normal to oily skin
You Need:
2 tbs almonds
1/2 cup honey
1 tbs lemon juice
Instructions:
Crush almonds with any of the methods described in the first projects.
Combine almonds with the remainder of ingredients.
Mix thoroughly and apply to clean skin. Rub in for about two minutes.
Allow to dry. This forces the moisture back onto the surface. Rinse off with water.
Rose Mask
Combination skin
This mask, based on roses, is perfect for balancing out the oily and dry areas of your skin.
You need:
optional: 6 fresh rose petals
2 tbsp rosewater
1 tbsp natural yoghurt, room temperature (not low-fat or non-fat)
1 tbsp runny honey (to get honey runny, warm it in a microwave for few seconds)
Instructions:
Soak rose petals, then crush them in a bowl.......more:news24
