Take a break and be kind to yourself at this hectic time of the year !
Yoghurt Face Mask:
1 cup of plain yoghurt
1 Tbsp turmeric powder
Cleanse face, put ingredients in a bowl and mix. Using a clean make-up brush, brush an even coat of the mask over your face, neck and chest. Leave the mask on for 5-10 minutes, then rinse off thoroughly. Follow up with your favourite moisturiser.
Avocado Hair Mask:
1/2 an avocado, mashed
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup sweet almond oil
Put all ingredients in a bowl, mix to a paste. Apply to wet hair, paying attention to the ends. Place a shower cap over hair, leave on your hair for 30 minutes. Rinse off, then shampoo and condition.
Honey Skin Balm:
1 cup sweet almond oil or sesame oil
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup liquid soap
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
Mix all ingredients in a bowl, until combined. Add to a running bath, relax.
Citrus Hand Scrub:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup sunflower oil
Juice of 1/2 a lemon or lime
A few drops of your favourite essential oil
Mix all ingredients in a bowl, adding lemon or lime juice just before you are ready to use.
( If left to long citrus will melt the sugar crystals.) Stir, then rub the mixture into hands and feet . Rinse, then follow with your favourite moisturiser.
Recipes from: Family Circle December 2009 Edition
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