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Beauty Mask

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Nail Strengthening Solution

2 tsp. castor oil
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. wheat germ oil
-Pour all ingredients into a seal able bottle.
-Before each use, shake well.
-Rub a small amount of the mixture into your nails.
-Leave on for 3-5 minutes.
-Wipe off with a cotton ball.

Honey Lip Balm

2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. honey
3/4 tsp. beeswax - grated
1/2 tsp. pure cocoa butter
flavored oil of your choice - to taste
1 vitamin E capsule
-In a small saucepan, heat oil, honey, wax and butter over low heat just until melted.
-Remove from heat and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.
-Stir in flavoring and contents of vitamin E capsule.
-Pour into container(s) of your choice.

Honey & Lemon Face Scrub

1 med. lemon - juice of
2 Tbsp. finely ground almonds
1 Tbsp. honey
-Combine all ingredients.
-Massage mixture into face and neck.
-Leave on for 5 minutes.
-Rinse off with warm water.

Apple Mask For Normal Skin

1 apple - quartered, cored
2 Tbsp. honey
1/2 tsp. ground sage
-Chop apple in food processor.
-Add honey and sage to apple. Mix well.
-Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
-Pat mixture onto face with a light tapping motion, tapping until honey feels tacky.
-Leave on for 30 minutes.
-Rinse.

Banana Mask for Dry Skin

1/4 cup plain yogurt
2 Tbsp. honey
1 med. banana
-Mash all ingredients together with a fork.
-Smooth onto face and neck.
-Leave for 10 minutes, then rinse off.
Notes: Soothes dry skin.

Blemished Skin Mask

1 tomato - chopped
1 Tbsp. instant oatmeal
1 tsp. lemon juice
-Blend all ingredients just until combined.
-Apply to skin, making sure the mixture is thick enough to stay on blemished areas, such as cheeks, forehead, or chin.
-Add a bit more oatmeal to thicken the mask, if necessary.
-Leave on 10 minutes.
-Scrub off with a clean washcloth dipped in warm water.