Cleanser Mix a tablespoon of honey with a tablespoon of finely ground almonds, and one-half teaspoon of lemon juice. Rub gently on face to cleanse. Toner Combine a tablespoon of honey with a teaspoon of apple juice. Smooth over face and leave on for fifteen minutes. Rinse with cool water. Firming Mask Mix a tablespoon […]

Grapefruit Body Scrub Dip half a grapefruit in sugar and gently scrub over body. Shower or bathe off. Don’t use this body scrub on just-shaved or sensitive areas. The acid in the grapefruit combined with the sugar granules are very often duplicated in expensive body scrubs. It’s a highly effective natural acid treatment. Grapefruit Root […]

Make a cranberry cleanser. The juice is a very gentle exfoliant and acne-fighter. Crush a handful of raw cranberries in the blender. Strain to remove pulp. Soak gauze pads in the juice and place them on your face, avoiding the eye area. Let soak in for about ten minutes, and then rinse with warm water. […]

Use this chamomile steam treatment to clean pores and get rid of blackheads. Steep three tea bags in boiling water for at least five minutes. Close your eyes and hold your face close to the bowl. Hold a towel over your head so the steam will go right into your face, not into the air. […]

Mash a ripe avocado and gently massage on undereye puffiness and dark circles. While sit­ting, place a cold damp washcloth over closed eyes for about fifteen minutes. Rinse off by pressing off with the cloth. The oil in the avoca­do is a rich moisturizer, while the cold cloth helps de-puff. Mash a half-ripe avocado with […]

You’ve heard it said that if it goes in your body, you wear it. Well, here’s an addendum. If it goes on your body, you can wear it, too. You’ll have more radiant, firmer skin while saving a ton of money. You see, you’re using the core ingredi­ents in some of the priciest, most effective […]

A cup of chamomile tea for blondes. A cup of cranberry juice for brunettes and redheads. Rinse it out quickly as a final rinse with a cup of cool water. Compare it to shine shampoos that run about $8.00. REMOVE A STAIN WITH A BIT OF TOOTHPASTE. JUST RUB IT I N B E F […]

Store makeup and nail polish in a cool dry area. Keep caps on tight to prevent melting or color separation. A LITTLE DAB WILL DO All you need is a quarter size of moisturizer no matter what your skin type. Anything more is a waste of product and money. Use your toothpaste dry. It will […]

Baking Soda Use it to protect clothing from deodorant stains. Apply it after deodorant. It’s a great toothpaste. Mix it with your regu­lar toothpaste or add it to hydrogen peroxide. Add it to your bath to soothe irritated skin. Vitamin E Capsules Use them to add important moisturizing value to any inexpensive cream. Break open […]