Refreshing Natural Eye Wash

Himalayan Crystal Salt
Freshly Boiled Water [or distilled water if available]

Dissolve the salt crystals in the freshly boiled water in a sterile glass bottle / container. If you only want to make up enough for one session try 1/2 teaspoon of salt to half a cup [roughly 120ml] of water. Leave to cool and refrigerate until needed. Delightfully refreshing for tired, sore eyes - use an eye bath and bathe and rinse your eyes.

Banana & Oat Face Mask - moisturising and nourishing.

1 Banana
1 Tbsp organic Honey
4 - 5 Tbsp Oatmeal [or ground porridge oats]

Place the banana in a small bowl and mash to a pulp with a fork. Add the honey and oatmeal and mix well to produce a smooth paste.
Apply to clean, moist skin and leave on for at least 10-15 minutes. Wash off with water, using circular motions, and pat skin dry with a clean towel.

"Yolk of Life" Face Mask - nourishing

1 free-range Egg Yolk
1 Tbsp organic Honey
2 Tsp Ground Almonds

Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix well to form a smooth paste.
Apply to clean, moist skin and leave on for about 20 minutes. Wash off with cool water, using circular motions, and pat skin dry with a clean towel.
Quite literally a meal for your face - this mask nourishes your skin, providing it with protein and vitamins, and is an excellent boost for tired skin.

"Lemon Snow" Face Mask - tones, cleanses and softens

1 free-range Egg White
1 to 2 Teaspoons freshly squeezed Lemon Juice

Beat the Egg White until it forms stiff peaks [just like you would if making meringues] and then carefully fold in the Lemon Juice.
Apply to clean, moist skin and leave on for about 20 minutes. Wash off with cool water and pat skin dry with a clean towel.

Simple Almond Scrub Mask - exfoliating

Ground Almonds
Milk *

A very simple but effective mask or body scrub - for a face mask you'll need about 2 - 3 Tablespoons of Ground Almonds, and just enough milk to form a paste. [To make enough for a body scrub just increase the amounts].
Apply to clean skin and leave on for 10 - 15 minutes. Wash off with cool water using circular motions. Pat skin dry with a clean towel. Apply a little carrier oil [almond, jojoba, avocado etc...] to skin if desired.
* water or a base oil [such as sweet almond] can be used instead of milk if preferred.

Bathing Beauty Queen - for a luxurious bathing experience!

1 - 2 handfuls of dried or fresh Red Rose petals
1 mug of milk [or more!]
1 drop of Rose Absolute [or up to 5 drops Rose Dilute] - if you have some.

Run yourself a warm bath and set the scene for a relaxing soak [turn the lights down - use safe candles / lanterns if you can - and make sure you have a clean warm towel for afterwards]. Mix the Rose essential oil with the Milk and add to the bath water. Add the Rose Petals. Add yourself and enjoy a relaxing soak - the milk will soften your skin and the rose petals will calm and soften irritated skin and mood...

Nettle Mask
from Beautiful by Nature by Li Hilker

1 tbsp dried nettles
1 tbsp arrowroot flour
1 tbsp cream
1 tbsp nettlejuice (nettle water)
1 teaspoon honey

"Nettle masks are excellent for sensitive and irritated complexions.
Mix all the ingredients into a thick, smooth paste. The dried nettles may well benefit from being left for a while in a mixture of cream and nettle water. Spread the mask all over the face, and leave it in place for about twenty minutes before rinsing with lukewarm water."

Face Wash
submitted by Firefly

"Grind some porridge oats - I use an empty sea salt container to store and measure - add a few drops geranium essential oil, lavender and frankincense. Excellent for all skin types especially ageing skin."

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