The heat and coconut oil in the recipe help dry, brittle nails absorb moisture. Here’s what you need: 3 to 4 ounces coconut oil 5 drops chamomile oil 5 drops lavender oil 5 drops geranium oil 2 drops ylang-ylang oil Here’s what you do: Warm the coconut oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add […]
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SpaGirl Bath Oils
Essential oils poured in the bath is one of the finest ways to enjoy their therapeutic benefits. Add your favorite oil to a lighter oil (such as sunflower or safflower) to help to disperse it throughout the water and onto to your body. Here’s what you need: Your favorite essential oil A light carrier oil […]
Village Voice Lip Balm
Want your say? Well keep a lid on it until you’ve balmed up with a little bit of this homemade lip balm! Here’s what you need: 1/2 ounce beeswax beads (refined) 4 ounces sweet almond oil 2 teaspoons essential oil or food flavoring oil (pick out a tasty scent like tangerine or sweet orange) Here’s […]
Shabby Foot Scrub
Got rough, dry feet? SpaGirls to the rescue! This little ditty uses ground walnuts to remove your dead skin cells and replenish your skin moisture. And as a bonus, the caster and olive oil in will enhance your nail flexibility, leaving them less prone to chipping and breaking. Here’s what you need: 1/2 cup shelled […]
Personal Polish
Color Chemistry is easy. With some white nail polish as a base and eye shadow in any color, you can make custom-colored nail polish to match all your favorite outfits. Unless, of course, you favorite is plaid. Here’s what you need: Eye shadow Paper envelope Bottle of white nail polish Here’s what you do: [1] […]
Moisture Guru Body Wrap
If your skin is in need of a moisturizer fit for the pros, try this one. It will leave your whole body silky smooth. Here’s what you need: 1 very ripe avocado 1 cup of heavy cream 1/4 cup of aloe vera gel Lots of towels Plastic wrap Here’s what you do: Blend avocado pulp, […]
Luminous Moves Scrub
We love this recipe because it’s so darn simple, and the pure ingredients will leave your skin silky and luminous in no time. Here’s what you need: 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal 2 tablespoons plain yogurt (or 1/2 ripe avocado) Here’s what you do: In the palm of your hand, mix together all the ingredients […]
Pretty as a Plum Lotion
The creamy goodness of this rich balm will leave skin velvety smooth. Plums are high in calcium, magnesium and vitamins A and C. Soy contains lecithin and proteins. The seed of the plum fruit can also be ground and added to face and body masks. Here’s what you need: 1/4 cup ripe plums (peeled and […]
Mendhi Tattoos
A traditional Indian art form, Mendhis are made from a natural dye called henna, and they wash off gradually in about two weeks. They are very simple to create at home and a lot of fun to do with a few friends. A simple stop at your local health food store is all it takes […]
Poker Face Peel
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 […]
