Homemade Cosmetics

Homemade cosmetic products

Shampoos:

Nana's Egg Shampoo

1 large egg separated

3 Tbsp castile soap

In a bowl, beat egg white until foamy. Blend in yolk followed by the castile soap. Wet hair with warm water. Massage half the egg shampoo into scalp. Rinse well then massage remaining shampoo into scalp. Leave on hair about 1 min. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.

Egg Shampoo #2

1 egg1 tsp olive oil

1 tsp lemon juice

1 Tbsp castile soap

1/2 cup water or herbal tea

Drop of fragrant essential oil of your choice (optional)

Combine all in blender and whip until smooth. Shampoo with mixture using warm, not hot water for the shampoo and rinse. Store any remaining shampoo in the refrigerator for use the next day.

Herbal Shampoo

1/4 cup of your favorite herbal tea, strongly brewed

8 oz liquid castile soap

Add soap to tea. Stir over low heat until well blended. Store in a capped bottle.

Facial Masks

Most facial masks are applied to the skin, left on for 15-20 minutes then washed off with warm water, followed by a cold rinse

.1) Apple & Honey MaskA mask of grated apple mixed with a little honey is an excellent remedy for pimples.

2) Apricot MaskMash the fresh fruit for a good face mask.Variation: Add apricots to a little warm olive oil to form a spreadable paste. Good for dry skin.

3) Avocado & Honey Moisturizer Mask(For Dry Skin)Mash up 2 tablespoons avocado, mix with 2 tablespoons honey and 1 egg yolk. Apply to face, leaving on about 15-20 minutes. Rinse with warm water. Finish with a rinse of the vinegar pH balancer.

4) Creamy Avocado MaskMash 1 tablespoon ripe avocado, add 1/2 tsp honey and mix. Stir in a little almond meal until creamy. Apply to clean skin, leave on for 15-20 minutes and wash off with lukewarm water. Finish with a rinse of the vinegar pH balancer.

5) Avocado Honey Mask #2(For Dry Skin)Peel one ripe avacado, mash the meat into a creamy texture. Heat over a double boiler until just warm,iIncorporate 1 Tbsp of honey. Massage into the face and neck. Finish with a rinse of rosewater, witch hazel or vinegar pH balancer

.6) Banana MaskMash a banana and spread on face for a soothing, cleansing and moisturizing face mask. Rinse celan with warm water finished with a rinse of the vinegar pH balancer.

7) Brewers Yeast Mask(For Oily Skin)Make a paste using the yeast and a small amount of warm water

.8) Carrot Mask(For Oily Skin)Carrots make an excellent skin mask for acne and blemishes.Apply raw, grated carrots to the face while lying down, a little lemon juice may also be added. For a cooked carrot mask: Boil three large carrots and mash them, or process in a food processor. Add 5 tablespoons of honey or yogurt (optional). Apply gently, in an upward motion. Leave on for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with warm water. Finish with a final rinse of witch hazel or the vinegar pH balancer.

9) Cool As A Cucumber Yogurt Facial(For Normal/Oily Skin)1/2 cucumber1 Tbsp plain yogurtPuree cucumber in blender. Mix in yogurt, apply to face. Leave on for 30 minutes. Rinse well.

10) Elder Flower Mask(For Oily Skin)Mix elder flower herb with yogurt to make a paste, apply to face.

11) Fennel Wrinkle MaskMix a strong infusion of fennel seed or herb into a liberal amount of honey and yogurt to form a paste, add some additional dried fennel herb, mix well, apply to skin.

12) Honey Mask(For Oily & Blemished Skin)Massage a small amount of slightly heated honey into skin. Wheat germ may be added for its abrasive action, protein and nutrients.

13) Lemon/Egg Mask(For Oily Skin)Squeeze half a lemon and mix the juice with one beaten egg white. Apply to face avoiding the area around the eyes. Leave on your face overnight or if during the day, for about 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

14) Oatmeal Facial(For Oily Skin)Make a creamy paste of oatmeal and water. Apply to face, let dry completely. Remove by very gently rubbing off with your fingers.

15) Papaya Skin TreatmentA fresh mashed papaya applied as a face mask will remove dead, flaky skin.

16) Peach Mask(For Dry Skin)Mash a fresh peach, mix with enough warm olive, peach kernel or almond oil to form a spreadable paste.

17) Strawberry Mask(For Oily Skin)Mash strawberries then use as a cleansing face mask.

18) Tomato Mask(For Oily Skin)Use mashed or sliced tomato for enlarged pores.

19) Yogurt Mask(For Oily Skin)Apply natural unflavored yogurt adding honey and/or oatmeal if desired.

Blackheads & Blemishes

1) Heat honey slightly and apply to face, tap face gently with your fingers. Wash honey off with warm water then rinse with cool water. A bit of wheat germ may be added to the honey before applying.

2) To loosen and cleanse blackheads, make a paste of oatmeal, honey and an eggwhite. Apply to the skin, massage for 10 minutes then rinse with tepid water.

3) For blackheads, make a paste of oatmeal and water.

4) For blackheads, make a paste of almond meal and water.

5) Blotchy skin: Make a mixture of 1 part apple cider vinegar and 8 parts water. Store in a decorative bottle in the bathroom. Rinse face 1-2 times a day with the solution.

6) For blackheads, rub with a slice of tomato

Basic Toothpaste

1 Tsp of the Old Fashioned Tooth Powder

1/4 Tsp Hydrogen peroxide

Mix into a paste and brush as usual.

Rosemary-Mint Mouthwash

2 1/2 cups distilled or mineral water

1 tsp fresh mint leaves

1tsp rosemary leaves

1 tsp anise seeds

Boil the water, add herbs and seeds, infuse for 20 minutes. Cool, strain and use as a gargle/mouthwash. If you wish to make up a larger quantity, double or triple the recipe then add 1 tsp of tincture of myrrh as a natural preservative.

Banana Hand & Foot CreamDry hands and feet will become smooth and soft overnight if you mix:BananasHoneyLemon juiceNatural margarineSmear on hands and wear white gloves to bed. Wash off in the morning.

For dry feet, smear the mixture on and wear heavy socks to bed, wash off in the morning.