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Mix all the ingredients together
in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for a couple of minutes or
until the mixture just begins to boil. ( Bowl may also be heated
in a pan of water on a stovetop). Stir well and gently crush
the berries. Cool mixture for five minutes and then strain through
a fine sieve to remove all the fruit pieces. Stir again and set
aside to cool completely. When cool, transfer into a small portable
plastic container or tin.
Apply a small amount onto your
lips and remember to smile!
Rose Oil
& Honey Mask
Rejuvenate and
replenish your skin. Sweet almond oil, which is light and easily
absorbed, softens and nourishes skin. Honey as natural humectant,
moisturizes, leaving even tired skin incredibly smooth.
Gather:
- 2 tablespoons
honey
- 2 tablespoons
sweet almond oil
- 5 drops essential
oil of rose
Mix honey, sweet
almond oil and essential oil of rose.
Massage onto
clean face and neck with fingertips. Relax for 15 minutes, then
rinse off with lukewarm water. Gently pat dry to reveal a fresh,
soft complexion.
Rosemary
Honey Hair Conditioner
The extremes
of heat and cold we endure throughout winter can make even the
greatest of hair look and feel like straw. This nourishing conditioner
blends honey for shine; olive oil for moisture and essential
oil of rosemary to stimute hair growth.
Gather:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup warmed
olive oil (2 tablespoons for normal to oily hair)
- 4 drops essential
oil of rosemary
- 1 teaspoon
of xanthan gum (available in health food stores)
Place all the
ingredients in a small bowl and mix thoroughly. Pour into a clean
plastic bottle with a tight fitting stoppeer or lid.
Apply a small
amount at a time to slightly dampened hair. Massage scalp and
work mixture through hair until completely coated. Cover hair
with a warm towel (towel can be heated in a microwave or dryer)
or shower cap; leave on to nourish and condition for 30 minutes.
Remove towel or shower cap; shampoo lightly and rinse with cool
water. Dry as normal and enjoy shinier, softer and healthier
hair the natural way.
Gentle Honey
Cleanser
This cleanser
is simple and effective. The soap gently cleans, the glycerin
prevents drying and the honey not only softens the skin, but
its antimicrobial properties can help ward off breakouts. A tough
of honey is all you need for healthy, glowing skin.
gather:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon
liquid soap
- 1/2 cup glycerin
Mix all ingredients
together in a small bowl until they are fully blended. Pour into
a clean plastic bottle.
Pour onto clean
face sponge or soft cloth and gently rub onto face, wash away
with warm water and pat face dry.
Enjoy fresh
radiant skin.
Foaming Vanilla
Honey Bath
Banish the winter
blahs and dissolve away the harshness of the day by relaxing
in a soothing bath. Honey is nature's silky moisturizer and guaranteed
to sweeten your mood!
gather:
- 1 cup sweet
almond oil (light olive oil may be substituted)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup liquid
soap (plain or flower scented)
- 1 tablespoon
vanilla extract
Measure the
oil into a medium bowl, then carefully stir in remaining ingredients
until mixture is fully blended. Pour into a clean plastic bottle
with a tight-fitting stopper or lid. Shake gently before using.
Enough for four large luxurious baths.
Swirl desired
amount into the bathtub under running water -then step in and
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