A vitamin-packed strawberry facial mask for a rosy complexion. In this skin-nourishing recipe, we go straight to the source of summer's fresh fruit for soft, rosy skin. Packed with vitamin C, strawberries also contain an acid found in many spa facial treatments that gently lifts dead skin cells. The lactic acid in the yogurt softens […]
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Peppermint Oil Headache Soother
Ward off tension headaches with pure peppermint oil. Next time you’re anywhere near a Whole Foods, Sprouts or health food store, grab yourself a bottle of peppermint oil. On second thought, grab two so you can stash one at the office and the other at home. Oh, and maybe not grab them so much as […]
Green Beans & Cream Facial Mask
Use up holiday leftovers with this green, mean facial mask. Don’t know what to do with those random Thanksgiving leftovers? This quick green bean mask comes with a dollop of sour cream for the smoothest skin in just minutes! The lactic acid in sour cream helps soften and remove dead skin cells. And the green […]
Honey (I Need a) Banana Split Mask
Go bananas with this home spa facial mask. This is a good mask for sensitive and dry skin. Oatmeal gently cleanses and heals, bananas infuse vitamin A, eggs offer lecithin as a natural skin emollient and honey maintains the natural acid you need for balanced PH. Here’s what you need: 1/2 banana 1/4 cup oatmeal cooked […]
HollyBeth’s Grits & Honey Scrub
Bring out your Southern belle glow with this gentle face and body scrub. We got this nitty gritty scrub recipe from HollyBeth Anderson, creator of HollyBeth’s Natural Luxury, our new pick for certified organic body, face and home essentials. Her famous Southern style scrub comes straight from her Atlanta product kitchen and was originally used […]
Pore Some Honey on Me Facial Scrub
A simple, pore-minimizing facial scrub for naturally beautiful skin. According to every expert we’ve ever asked – and yes, we ask everyone who will listen – it’s impossible to physically shrink the size of your pores. You can thank your parents for that. But getting rid of impurities like blackheads (ew), which are simply clogged pores, can minimize […]
Hunky Chunk Aftershave Splash
A cooling DIY aftershave toner to hydrate and nourish sensitive skin. Chunks of fresh cucumber blended with witch hazel and essential oils, make a cooling aftershave splash for sensitive skin. Spritz on post-shave from a spray bottle or use as a toner post-shave on your guy’s face and neck. A great concoction to keep you cool by […]
Face, Don't Fail Me Now! Clear Skin Mask
A parsley facial mask for congested skin. Here’s the mask to use when you need a fix-me-up before a big night out (or after a crazy week!). Parsley is a natural cleanser and helps to release impurities from pores. Honey imparts hydration while milk gently removes dead skin. Together, the trio nourishes, heals and gives skin […]
Bohemian Oatmeal Facial Mask
A soothing oatmeal facial mask for glowing skin. The definition of Bohemian is a person, usually an artist or writer, who lives and acts free of regard for conventional rules and practices. We think anyone willing to smother their face in oatmeal, egg and honey qualifies as a Bohemian too! Oatmeal is mild, soothing and […]
Egg on Your Face Firming Mask
A firming, brightening egg white face mask. For a firming date night face treatment, you can’t go wrong with this egg white face mask — a tried-and-true beauty secret for tightening and lifting the skin. The egg white firms while the lemon juice (which is completely optional, especially if you have any sensitives to citrus) […]
Pineapple Power Mask
Pineapple enzymes to the rescue for dull, congested skin. There’s nothing like a fresh, juicy pineapple. You can grill it, toss a few chunks in a salad and plop a slice in a fruity cocktail. Oh, and you can make a heavenly mask out of it too. Pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain, which lifts […]
Blackhead Buster
Acne-busting parsley soothes breakouts. Old-fashioned potato salad just isn’t the same without a snip of fresh parsley. But what you do with a whole bunch of parsley when only need a snip? Use it clear your pores of course. Parsley has natural cleansing and softening properties that help naturally dislodge blackheads. Here’s what you need: […]
