Face Masks

Vanilla Bean Exfoliating Paste: Wakes up sleepy skin

2 Tb white rice
2 Tb coffee beans (optional)
1 fresh vanilla bean cut in small pieces
1/2 cup natural plain yogurt

mix rice, coffee beans and vanilla bean into a powder in a coffee grinder. Pour into a mixing bowl an dadd a splash of warm water to make a paste. Apply to body and rub vigorously to exfoliate dead skin. Rinse in the bathtub or shower. Follow by smoothing yogurt over exfoliated areas to sooth and moisturize. Rinse off in warm water

Pedicure in a minute nourishing scrub

1/2 cup applesauce
1 tsp honey
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 Tb sea salt
1 tsp baking soda

mix apple sauce, honey, and vinegar in a bowl. Squeeze in the lemon juice and stir well. Blend in salt and baking soda.

Apply to clean feed and rub well. Wat for 3 - 4 minutes, then rinse.

Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 month

Summer Enzyme mask: banishes dry patches

2/3 cup pineapple chunks drained (canned is fine, but choose organic fruit in its own juices)
1/4 cup soy oil (can substitute avocado, almond, or olive oil)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
a few sprigs of mint, chopped

mix pineapple and oil in a blender until almost smooth. Add parsley and mint; pulse making sure not to liquefy the ingredients.

Apply to face using fingers or a small paint or makeup brush. Leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse to remove

Store in airtight jar refrigerated up to 4 days.

BHAG August 2011