This concoction is great for oily skin. Believe it or not, sour cream, rich in lactic acid will soften and remove dead skin cells. Give it a try! Here’s what you need: 1 teaspoon grapefruit juice 1 teaspoon sour cream 1 egg white Here’s what you do: Beat egg white until fluffy, add other ingredients […]
Take Five Vanilla Lotion
Take five ’cause that’s all you need to prepare the fabulous vanilla scented body lotion. Here’s what you need: 8 ounce bottle of unscented or slightly scented body lotion 1/2 tablespoon of pure vanilla extract (don’t use imitation) Here’s what you do: Pour extract directly into body cream bottle and mix. Apply all over.
Ginger Oil-Buster Mask
Here’s a great one for oily skin! In this recipe, buckwheat will cleanse and purify your skin. The ginger warms your skin, and might create a tingly and stimulated feeling. We love this mask, but please take caution as we do not recommend it for sensitive skin. Here’s what you need: 1 1/2 tablespoons buckwheat […]
Date Night Polish
Here’s one to bring out that natural glow hidden under rough, dry skin. This recipe uses the vitamin C in Cranberries to buff the skin, vitamin B6 and protein in dates to nourish the skin and vitamin A in apricot juice to refine and texturize your skin. Here’s what you need: 8 dates 1/3 cup […]
Cold-Buster Bath
This bath and mom’s chicken soup are all you need to cure for those muscular aches and pains, this bath will ease your cold symptoms from the warmth and comfort of your own bath. Here’s what you need: 1/2 cup distilled water 5 to 7 drops eucalyptus essential oil 3 to 5 drops tangerine essential […]
Heavenly Bodies Lotion
Your body will feel just like it’s fresh out of heaven after you treat yourself to this recipe! Here’s what you need: 1 container of coconut oil and your favorite essential oil Here’s what you do: Microwave coconut oil uncovered for 30 seconds. For stovetop: place the tub inside large pan with water and heat […]
You're da' (Bath) Bomb
Why pay up to $30 for expensive bath bombs when you can do it yourself for a fraction of the cost. You’ll feel like “da’ bomb” just for saving the money! Here’s what you need: 1 cup baking soda 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup citric acid 2 teaspoons mango shea or deodorized cocoa butter (melted) […]
Savvy Hair Saver
This nourishing conditioner blends honey for shine, olive oil for moisture and essential oil of rosemary for hair growth. Here’s what you need: 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup warmed olive oil (2 tablespoons for normal to oily hair) 4 drops essential oil of rosemary 1 teaspoon of xanthan gum (available at health food stores) Here’s […]
Head to Toe Cleanser
An easy DIY soap scented with your favorite essential oil. Doncha’ hate it when your shower is cluttered with all that stuff you never use? Here’s a cleanser that’ll treat you head to toe. And leave your shower cleaner too! Our DIY soap is scented with your favorite essential oil and amped up with a […]
Tribeca Club Cleanser
This simple, effective soap uses glycerin to prevent drying and honey to soften the skin and ward off breakouts with its antimicrobial properties. Here’s what you need: 1/4 cup honey 1 tablespoon liquid soap 1/2 cup glycerin Here’s what you do: Mix ingredients together in a small bowl until they are fully blended. Pour into […]
Dapper Dude
He’s dashing, sensitive and a gift to all humankind, but you and I know that the guy who puts a twinkle in our toes still has a thing or two to learn about the art of good grooming. Show him that, contrary to what he might think, plucking ear hairs does not constitute a personal […]
Who Needs Calgon When You've Got Honey Bath
Why rely on store-bought, manmade products when mother nature provided us with honey? Besides, it’s guaranteed to sweeten your mood! Here’s what you need: 1 cup sweet almond oil (light olive or sesame oil may be substituted) 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup liquid soap (plain or flower scented) 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Here’s what you […]
