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| Whether for gifts or just to indulge yourself, there's nothing quite as satisfying as making your own cosmetic lotions and potions. And with today's concern for what goes into -- and on -- our bodies, it's reassuring to know the ingredients! |
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Anti-aging, anti-blemish formulas *
Herbs can be used to lessen the effects of aging, exposure to sunlight and other face-changers -- applied properly, they can add a healthy glow, heal facial disorders, prevent premature wrinkling and generally give you a bit more control over the fate of your face.
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Aromatherapy & More *
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Basic Body Oil ****
Stored in a cool place, herb oil will keep several months; stored in the refrigerator, it will keep even longer.
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Cream for Dry Complexion ****
Everything you need to know about making a fine quality dry skin cream.
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Glycerite Formula ****
Stored in a cool place out of direct sunlight, glycerite will last at least 2 years.
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Herbal Conditioner for Dry Hair (1) ****
An excellent coditioner to rebuild damaged hair strength.
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Herbal Syrup ****
Stored in a refrigerator, this syrup will last for at least 6 months.
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Herbal Vinegar Formula ****
Long lasting, multi-purpose and easy.
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Homemade treatments for special-needs skin: dry and oily skin types *
The face shows the most obvious signs of sun exposure and aging, but all of your skin suffers equally from these factors. Maybe this is why many people pay close attention to their faces, yet forget the rest of their skin.
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The Adventurous life of Lola Montez *
Notorious as the King of Bavaria’s mistress, Lola Montez travelled the world and lectured on man, fashion and politics. Her recipes for cosmetics have been passed down for generations.
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Tincture Formula ****
Stored in a cool place, a tincture can last 6 years or longer.
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Why herbal products are so perennially popular *
The beauty products industry can dazzle with packaging and seduce with slick advertising. Perfect skin and hair is its promise, but what it's really selling is hope.
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Alternative tub scrubbing formula (environmentally friendly) *****
This battub cleanser uses non-toxic ingredients, leaving your bathroom clean and your conscience clear.
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Apricot & Lemon Lip Balm recipe ****
This recipe makes a delicious protective and healing gloss especially good for chapped lips.
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Carrot, Avocado & Cream Facial Mask recipe ****
The beta-carotene, calcium, protein, Vitamin E and anti-oxidants in this facial mask promote healthy skin texture and help reduce signs of aging.
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Classic Facial Scrub ***
The classic facial scrub for removing old skin cells and bringing a rejuvenated look to the skin.
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Connie's Canadian Cream ****
This light textured cream was created by Connie Henrie. Contributed by Tina of thesage.com, where you can purchase some of the hard-to-find ingredients in it.
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Easy Facial Scrub *** 1/2
A quick-and-easy scrub for facial sloughing.
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Oily Skin Facial Toner *** 1/2
A refreshing toner for oily skin types.
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