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Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E are Antioxidants. They protect your skin against Free Radicals that cause aging. Vitamin E applied on your skin helps protect you against the aging effects of sunlight, pollution and other sources of Free Radicals. Look younger by using Anti oxidants on your skin

This facial uses Vitamin E supplement, vitamin A supplement (or beta carotene if you can’t find pure vitamin A. Lavender oil is added for its fragrance and healing properties. 

Caution applying Vitamins from a capsule can lead to rashes in some people, so it is very important to do a patch test on your wrist first. The Vitamins in theses Supplements are in a different form from those you find in good quality Skin Care products. That is why good quality Skin Care products are safer.

Before attempting this facial, check if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in the facial. . Mix 1 drop Lavender  oil, 1 teaspoon kaolin and cut a capsule of each of your chosen Supplements. Mix the contents with the kaolin mix. Add water to form a paste and apply on your wrist. Leave overnight. If your skin is irritated by it, skip this facial. If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in the facial, skip the steps that use these ingredients.

1. Wash your hands with Soap and water.
2. Wash all the bowls, whisk, utensils, spoons, cups and whatever equipment you will be using for this facial with Soap and water. Sterilise these with boiling water. (Note: do not boil glass items as these can crack and the splinters can injure you. Certain plastics can melt if boiled so watch out for that). Make sure all surfaces you use for preparing this facial are clean. Remember. For home facials, hygiene and cleanliness is all important.
3. Cut open a Vitamin E capsule and put the contents in a bowl. Cut open a vitamin A or beta carotene capsule and put the contents in the bowl. Add 2 drops Lavender oil. Add 2 tablespoons of water and mix well. Add 3 tablespoons of kaolin powder and mix to form thick smooth paste. That is your Antioxidant mask.
4. Put 2 ordinary teabags (Green Tea or Black tea but not herbal tea) into another cup. Pour boiling water over it. Discard the water. Pour cool water over it. Discard the water. Set aside.
5. Put 1 teaspoon of Almond flour and 1 teaspoon distilled water into a bowl. That is your scrub.
6. Fill a kettle with water and set that to boil.
7. Wear a hair band or shower cap to keep your hair off your face.
8. Get ready some cotton pads and a clean towel an 1 tablespoon of skim milk.
9. Now you are ready for your facial.

1. Dip a pair of clean cotton pads into the milk. Use these pads to wipe your makeup off your face. Discard leftover milk.
2. Wash off the milk with lots of water.
3. Use the scrub to cleanse your face. Discard leftover scrub.
4. Wash off the scrub with lots of water.
5. Dry your face with a clean towel.
6. Pour boiling water into the bowl. Add 2 drops of Lavender oil.
7. With the towel forming a ‘tent’ over your head and the bowl, keep your face about 20cm above the bowl. (Caution: Skip this step if you are an asthmatic. The steam could trigger an attack. Skip this step if you have thread veins. The heat could worsen your condition )
8. Relax and let the steam cleanse your face for 10 minutes.
9. Apply the Antioxidant mask on your face. Discard leftover mixture.
10. Put 1 cool ordinary tea bag over each eye
11. Relax and wait for the mask to dry and harden.
12. Remove the teabags
13. Carefully remove the dried mask from your face. It will come off in pieces. Wash off the rest with lots of water.
14. Dip 2 cotton pads into cold distilled water with a drop of apple cider vinegar and use that to tone your face.

6 drops grapefruit
5 drops lavender
3 drops tangerine
1 drop ylang ylang

Combine 15 drops of your essential oil blend with one ounce of vodka in a glass bottle and shake well. Ideally, allow your perfume to sit in a cool, dark place for a couple of weeks before using it, which allows time for the essential oils to meld together and results in a rich, complex blend. For ease of application, store your perfume in a small glass bottle with an atomizer top.
If you prefer an oil-based perfume, you can add 15 to 30 drops of your essential oil blend to one ounce of jojoba oil in a glass bottle and shake well. An oil-based perfume can be used immediately. Apply a drop or two to pulse points at your wrists and neck.

Hot Oil Treatment

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Almond Oil
• 1/4 cup Jojoba Oil
• 1/2 tsp. Rosemary EO
• 1/4 cup wheat germ Oil
• 1 tsp. Lavender EO

Directions Mix well. I put this on my wet hair, wrap in a towel on my head, wear it for 20 minutes & shampoo! Awesome!

Another Hot Oil Treatment

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon soybean oil
• 2 teaspoons Castor Oil

Directions:

Combine ingredients then warm on low heat. massage mixture into the scalp and hair. Wrap hair in a hot towel for 15 minutes. Shampoo & rinse out.

RUSSIAN HAIR TREATMENT PACK

This is better than a simple hot oil treatment. It leaves the hair looking stunning-thick, luxuriant, and shiny. The effects last a long time, even the light scent of the essential oil will linger through several shampoos.

2 egg yolks, slightly beaten 1 tablespoon oil (Safflower, Almond, coconut, or walnut 1 drop essential oil (Lemon, Tangerine, Jasmine, rose, Sandalwood, Rosemary)

Before applying, moisten the hair very slightly by running wet fingers through it, then massage the egg mixture into hair and scalp. Wrap head in a towel (and plastic if desired) and sit back in a sauna, take a long hot bath, or relax in a warm place. (The heat of a sauna is the best environment for this treatment.) Leave the pack on for one hour, if possible, even two or three!

To cleanse, rinse hair in warm water, then apply a lot of shampoo directly to the hair, wash well, and rinse. If you’ve used enough shampoo, only one wash is needed.

Rosemary Hot Oil Treatment

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup of dried Rosemary leaves
• 1/2 cup Olive Oil

Directions:

Combine ingredients then heat up until warm. Strain. Coat the entire scalp and ends of hair with the oil mixture. Wrap hair in saran wrap and a towel over that, leave on for 15 minutes. Wash hair twice to remove the oil. Use this treament twice a month or when your needs a deep conditioning. Leaves your hair shiny and rehydrated. .

When using essential oils to Moisturize the skin, simply add to a Carrier Oil such as Jojoba. Another good tip is to purchase fragrance and lanolin free creams or lotions, from which you can create your own Skin Care products by adding a few drops of your favorite essential oil.

The key to developing your own products is to determine what you want them to do. Are you trying to fight cellulite? Then add some Lemon oil to your cream. Are you trying to minimize the appearance of Scar tissue? Patchouli is your answer here. See our for the body listings to find out more about the properties and effects of each essential oil.

Essential oils and how they affect your skin

1. GREASY SKIN

Sage : relaxes, improves blood Circulation Peppermint: refreshes, cools Valerian : calms Clove : disinfects Camphor : Disinfects, sedating Cypress : Refreshing, relaxing

1. UNCLEAN SKIN

Cajeput : Improves Perspiration Rosemary : Improves blood Circulation Valerian : Calming Camphor : Disinfects, sedates

1. THICK, PALE AND WEAK SKIN

Oregano : Widens the blood vessels Melissa : Refreshes, tonic Geranium : Refreshing Linden Blossom : Soothing

1. INFECTED SKIN

Juniper : Disinfects Lavender : Healing Cajeput : Improves Perspiration Fir : Refreshes, regulates

1. SENSITIVE, THIN, QUICKLY IRRITATED SKIN

Cypress : Relaxes, refreshes Pine : Balances, refreshes Melissa : Against cramps Chamomile : Sedating Therebinth : Softening

1. TIRED SKIN

Lavender : Detoxifying Eucalyptus : Vitalizing Cajeput : Improves Perspiration Verbena : Calming Lemongrass : Improves blood Circulation

1. BODY CARE (GENERAL)

Oregano : Strengthening Thyme : Disinfecting Mint : Tonic Geranium : Refreshing

You own the best makeup money can buy. You thumb through fashion magazines to study the faces of those stick-thin, runway models. You spend two hours each morning putting on your face. And, you still don’t look right. What’s a girl got to do to look good around here?

Lights, camera, action…consider three things:

What’s the lighting in your make-up area? Adjust it, and you may find that you’re better able to cover your flaws and accentuate your attributes.

Picture yourself. Is the look you’re struggling to attain realistic for you? The supermodel-look you’re using to create your own makeup style may not be at all like you.

Look for famous faces with features similar to your own.

What colors and products do your look-alikes use with success Try modeling yourself after realistic ideals.

Are you using the right colors and products?

Learn from the pros…take a lesson. Spend a half hour with a professional makeup stylist. Visit a department store beauty counter. Ask a well-put together friend for a tutorial. Take notes. Here are a few basic guidelines to keep in mind.

Foundation Careful selection of color is essential. Remember, what looks good in January, may not in August.

Reevaluate color often.

Apply with sponge or fingertips. Dot foundation in the shape of a ‘T’ from forehead to chin. Then blend outward. Don’t apply pressure to skin. Be sure you don’t leave a ‘defining line’ along your jaw line.

Blend any line with a tissue.

Eyes Eye shadow is available in complementing multi-tone color combinations. It’s a good idea to buy these sets, rather than individual colors, if you don’t trust your own beauty know-how.

Swipe applicator across lightest color, tap off excess powder, and sweep across lid to brow bone working from the inside out. Accent with medium tone from middle of lash to outer edge of eyes. For a smoky, night time look, use a third color as an accent. Blend colors with your pinky.

Cheeks Using a full-sized blush brush, apply blush to brush, tap off the excess, smile and sweep color gently from apple of cheek to temple. Soften color with a tissue, if needed.

Powder Loose powder sets make-up and extends its wear. Gently dust your made-up face.

Lips Last Liner and lipstick are your last step. Apply and blot with a tissue.

Less is more…really! Avoid looking overly made up. Too much make-up can look worse than the flaws it’s intended to hide.

Practice, practice, practice. Do you remember how much fun it was to play with make-up as a child? Recapture that fun. Play around with different looks.

You don’t know how something will look until you try it. But, save the experiments for a slow day. Your sister’s Wedding day is no day for a new you.

Authors: NHA, Allison Saunders, Mountain Rose Herbs

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