We all know the importance of avoiding sun burns, but, unfortunately sometimes it happens. This recipe should help soothe the burns if we have fun in the sun for too long.
2 cups fresh aloe leaf 1 cup oats 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup sour cream
The aloe may be cut fresh from an aloe vera plant, or aloe gel may be purchased in the supermarket. Blend the leaves in a food processor until watery. Add honey and sour cream. Mix in oats. Mixture may be applied to burned skin, and allowed to dry. It may be rinsed off gently in warm water.
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The following recipe is for a wonderful all-purpose oil, especially useful for babies. It can be rubbed on babies after bath time and can also be used as a massage oil.
1 ounce chamomile 1/2 ounce comfrey leaf 1/2 ounce roses 1 pint apricot or almond oil
Blend oil and herbs in a glass jar and seal with tight-fitting lid. Place in a warm, sunny area for two weeks. For a stronger oil, you can pour the mixture in the top of a double boiler and slowly warm on low heat for 1 hour. Strain and bottle. This blend may be scented with a few drops of essential oil, such as chamomile, lavender, or rose. Oil should be used at room temperature.
Dry skin and hands all too often seem to arrive along with cooler weather. The following recipe is for a gentle cleanser that will help moisturize dry, chapped hands.
1 small cucumber 1/2 Tablespoon honey Warm water Mild soap, such as castile 1 Tablespoon cornmeal
Peel cucumber and remove seeds. Process in blender for a few seconds. Mix in honey and set aside. In a separate container make a paste by mixing the warm water, soap, and cornmeal. Hands can first be scrubbed with cornmeal paste and rinsed in warm water. Then hands can be soaked in cucumber mixture, and then rinsed and dried.
2 Tablespoons finely chopped lemon verbena or lavendar 2 Tablespoons warmed glycerin 12 Tablespoons of grated unscented soap or soap flakes 1 Tablespoon of honey
Place lemon verbena or lavender into warmed glycerin. Place in a warm area for several days. Strain and finely grate unscented soap or soap flakes and melt in the top of a double boiler. Remove from heat and add scented glycerin to the melted soap. Add honey. Mix well. Pour into greased molds. Allow to set until the soap is cooled and hardened.
This recipe will help soften, soothe, and tone the skin. It helps fight acne and wrinkles.
2 tablespoons of coltsfoot leaves 1 tablespoon of dried fennel leaves 1/2 cup yogurt Handful of oatmeal Dash of lemon juice
Mix leaves and cover with 1/2 cup boiling water. Cover and steep for 10 minutes. Strain, and reserve the liquid. Add liquid to 1/2 cup yogurt and add a handful of oatmeal to make a paste. Facial can be applied to clean face and left on for 10 minutes, then rinsed with warm water with a dash of lemon juice.
Lavender and sage can be harvested from your garden and used in this recipe to help soothe inflamed hands and feet.
1/2 cup dried lavender flowers 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh sage 2 cups of water 8 drops of lavender essential oil
Combine lavender, sage and water. Cover and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes. Strain and cool. Add lavender oil and shake to combine. A soft wash cloth or cotton pad may be used to apply wash to hands and feet.
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2 cups witch hazel extract 2 Tablespoons distilled water 1 sprig fresh rosemary, minced 1 sprig fresh mint, minced 1 cinnamon stick 2 strips orange peel, chopped 2 strips lemon peel, chopped
Combine all ingredients except cinnamon stick in blender for 60-90 seconds. Pour into a glass bottle and add cinnamon stick. Shake well and allow mixture to rest for 15 minutes. Strain. Can be applied to damp skin after shaving. Unused portion may be stored in a tightly sealed container for up to 5 days in refrigerator.
2/3 cup fresh, mashed papaya 15 ounce can pure pumpkin 1 beaten egg
Cut the papaya in half and scoop out seeds. Scoop out the papaya fruit and mash to remove lumps. Beat the egg until it is frothy. Combine with papaya. Add the pumpkin to the egg/papaya mixture and whip.
The mask may be applied to clean face. It is important to test the mixture on the hand first in case of sensitivity. Avoid the eye area. The enzymes in the pumpkin gently exfoliate the top layer of skin. It works much like a scrub without being abrasive. The mask may be left on for 10 minutes and then rinsed off.
As pineapple used internally acts as a digestive aid, externally it can help get rid of dirt and dead skin cells. Pineapple also has anti-inflammatory properties, is a mild astringent, and helps counteract histamines. Olive oil is an excellent source of vitamin E, which also helps the skin’s surface.
4 large pineapple chunks 3 Tablespoons of olive oil
Place pineapple and olive oil in blender and blend until smooth. Mixture may be applied to face with fingertips and left on for 15 minutes before rinsing with warm water.
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