These recipes are just a starting point! There are hundreds of
refreshing, relaxing concoctions that have been written down over the years.
Why not get a special journal for recording your favorites? You can
even experiment with making up your own recipes. Have fun with it.
Enjoy!
Facial Steam
Cleanse your face normally. Then pour almost-boiling water into a
bowl. Don't over fill it. Next add herbs or essential oils according to
the benefits you want. If you want to deep clean, you could add
juniper, sage, thyme or peppermint. If you want to relax, add a few drops of
lavender, sweet marjoram or lemon balm. You can mix and match or just
use one at a time. If you are using herbs, be sure to let them steep
for about five minutes for maximum effect.
Put your face over the steaming bowl and place a towel over your head
to make a tent. The steam opens your pores, and the herbs help deep
clean and refresh. Stay under your tent for 10 to 15 minutes.
Steaming is also a great way to relieve sinus headaches and allergy
congestion.
Acne Tonic
Put 2-3 teaspoons of dried basil into one cup of boiling water. Let it
steep for 20 minutes. Cool and apply to acne with a cotton ball. This
tonic will keep in the refrigerator for up to 90 days.
Avocado Facial
For Dry Skin: use 1 egg yolk and 1 avocado
For Oily Skin: use 1 egg white, 1 tsp. lemon juice, and 1/2 an avocado
Mash the inside of the avocado and blend with the other ingredients.
Apply to your face and leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse off with plain
water.
Deep Conditioner for Hair
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup olive oil (2 T. for oily hair)
4 drops rosemary oil (promotes hair growth)
1 tsp. xanthan gum (available at health food stores)
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and store in a clean plastic bottle.
Apply to damp hair, wrap hair in a warm towel (warm it up in the dryer
or microwave) and leave on for 30 minutes. Shampoo and rinse with cool
water.