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Homemade Rose Cream

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It is said that one of Cleopatra's beauty secrets was using skin creams made of roses. Rose is a natural astringent and the oil has wonderful properties for keeping skin young. The scent also is said to open the heart. Here is a relatively easy recipe for a natural rose cream.

8 drops of Rose Oil

2 oz almond or coconut oil

1/2 oz beeswax

Vitamin E

Slowly heat the almond oil, beeswax and rose oil. Beeswax is the thickener, so the more you add, the thicker the cream. It's best to start with just a little. If you find that the cream is too thick, simply reheat it and add more almond oil. Then add vitamin E to the cream.

 

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Quick Pick Me Up Mask

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Now that my ladies are laying eggs, I have to find new ways to use them. One great way to give your skin a fresh, moisterized look is to make an easy mask made up of egg whites and plain yogurt.

2 eggs (separate yolks from whites) You can save the yolks for a hair mask if you please

2 tbs plain yogurt. I like the greek kind or goats yogurt

Mix the ingredients in a bowl and brush on your face. Leave on for 20 minutes and rinse off with warm water. the egg whites give you a natural glow and the yogurt balances the PH in your skin.

The yolks of the eggs are great for shiny hair and also can help with hair growth. You can easily make a paste with the yolks and a few tablespoons of yogurt for a hair mask or just whisk the yolks and place them on your hair and ends. For extra conditioning mix the yolks with 2 tbls of olive oil. Next mix in 1 cup of luke warm water. shampoo then put the yolk oil mixture half on scalp and half on ends. Make sure to rinse with luke warm water so eggs don't react to heat. You will have a wonderful conditioning treatment and save dollars!!

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Hair Treats From Your Kitchen

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We all have heard how mayonnaise is good for conditioning your hair but did you know yogurt can eliminate dandruff? Just rub your scalp with plain yogurt for 15 minutes and then rinse. It soothes the dryness easily. For softer silkier hair try mixing honey with olive oil and then cover your head with a shower cap. Some essential oils from the health food store are wonderful to mix into with your conditioner. Did you know that rosemary reduces gray and thinning hair and stimulates hair growth . . .

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Buttermilk and Fennel . . .

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In ancient times queens would keep skin smooth and flawless with a combination of buttermilk and fennel seeds. It is said Cleopatra used this ancient technique a few days a week.

1/2 Cup of Buttermilk (or raw milk after a week)

1 1/2 Tablespoons of crushed fennel seeds.

Heat milk and fennel seeds in a sauce pan. After 20 minutes turn off and let steep for a few hours. Cool, strain and when cooled place in a glass jar to refrigerate. Make sure to use it all after a week.

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