Eyeshadow Primer

Ingredients

½ teaspoon foundation (tone that matches your skin)

½ teaspoon moisturizer or face lotion

1-5 toothpicks for mixing

1 old eye shadow container (thoroughly washed and dried)

Steps

1.      Mix the foundation and moisturizer with a toothpick.

2.      Store in a repurposed cosmetic container.

3.      Apply with sponge or brush. (Keep fingers out of the container to prevent bacteria from growing.)

*Source: Krazy Coupon Lady.com article “Primed for Savings: Make Your Own Face Primer”

Ginger Massage Oil

Ingredients

2” knob of ginger, coarsely chopped

½ cup almond, grape seed, or olive oil

Steps

1.      Blend the ingredients at high speed until liquefied.

2.      Strain into a non-breakable container.

*Source: June/July 2012 “Parent& Child” magazine

Olive Oil Hand Treatment

Ingredients

1 cup olive oil

1cup fresh lemon

Steps

1.      Heat the olive oil in a pan until it is just warm. Be careful not to overheat or you will burn yourself.

2.      Pour the lemon juice and olive oil into a bowl.

3.      Soak your hands in the warm mixture for 20 minutes to soften your skin, fade sunspots and liver spots, and whiten and strengthen your nails and cuticles.

*Source: June/July 2012 “Parent& Child” magazine

Heels of Honey

Ingredients

2 tablespoons honey

1teaspoon baking soda

1 tablespoon almond oil

Steps

1.      Combine all the ingredients and mix well.

2.      Apply generously to the soles of your feet.  Allow your feet to soak with mixture on in a pair of socks for at least 30 minutes.

3.      For really cracked feet try to do it twice a week for best results.

*Source: June/July 2012 “Parent& Child” magazine

Spinach & Kale Mask

Ingredients

½ lb washed organic spinach

½ lb washed organic green kale (stem removed)

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

¼ cup heavy cream

Steps

1.      Puree all the ingredients in a food processor until smooth.

2.      Apply the mask in the shower.

3.      Rinse and gently towel dry.

*Source: June/July 2012 “Parent& Child” magazine