BASIC BEAUTY NOTES
Try these effective beauty aids ...
Body Scrub
To remove dead skin cells and stimulate the circulation, mix together 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of coarse ground oatmeal and a handful of dried herbs - thyme, rosemary, mint, oregano, etc) and rub into damp skin.
To remove dead skin cells and stimulate the circulation, mix together 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of coarse ground oatmeal and a handful of dried herbs - thyme, rosemary, mint, oregano, etc) and rub into damp skin.
Conditioner
- To condition cuticles, soak your nails in a cup of warm olive oil.
- To condition hair, rub a small drop of olive oil on the palms of your hands and gently massage into damp hair.
Face Mask
Mix honey and oatmeal into a paste and spread evenly on your face, avoiding eyes. Leave on for about 12 minutes, then rinse off with warm water and apply moisturiser.
Mix honey and oatmeal into a paste and spread evenly on your face, avoiding eyes. Leave on for about 12 minutes, then rinse off with warm water and apply moisturiser.
Hair Lustre
For an after-shampoo rinse, combine one part white vinegar and four parts water and rinse thoroughly for shiny, silky hair.
For an after-shampoo rinse, combine one part white vinegar and four parts water and rinse thoroughly for shiny, silky hair.
Intense Protein Conditioner
Beat together 2 or 3 eggs (depending on the length of your hair), apply to towel dried hair and leave for 30 minutes before rinsing in warm water.
Beat together 2 or 3 eggs (depending on the length of your hair), apply to towel dried hair and leave for 30 minutes before rinsing in warm water.
Moisturiser
- Add baby oil to the bath water, or sprinkle a few drops in your hand after a shower to soothe dry skin.
- As a gentle way to remove eye makeup and condition eyelashes at the same time. Apply a few drops of to a cotton ball and wipe gently with your eyes closed.
Skin Smoother
- Rub petroleum jelly on your feet and put on a pair of cotton socks.
- Smooth petroleum jelly on your hands and put on a pair of cotton gloves.
Toothpaste
Brush your teeth about twice a week with baking soda to whiten them and to control tartar build-up. Pour a little baking side into the palm of your hand, dampen your toothbrush and dip it in the baking soda. Rinse your mouth well.
Brush your teeth about twice a week with baking soda to whiten them and to control tartar build-up. Pour a little baking side into the palm of your hand, dampen your toothbrush and dip it in the baking soda. Rinse your mouth well.
