A Face Mask for Fall! Papaya Pumpkin Facial

recipe came from www.Spaindex.com

2/3 cup fresh papaya, mashed *
15 oz. can pure pumpkin *
1 egg, beaten

1. Prepare the mask. Cut the papaya in half and scoop out the seeds. Scoop out the papaya fruit and mash it well to eliminate lumps in the mask. Beat the egg until it is frothy. Combine that with the papaya. Add the pumpkin to the egg/papaya mixture and whip together. You can also mix the ingredients in the blender or a food processor for an extra smooth mask.

2. Prepare your face. Wash with your daily cleanser and remove all residual makeup on your skin. Rinse with warm water. It's very important to have clean skin to ensure you get maximum benefits from the facial.

3. Apply the Mask. Cover your entire face, being careful to avoid the immediate eye area. If you have sensitive skin, test the mixture on your hand before spreading it on your face. You'll feel some tingling as the enzymes in the pumpkin go to work immediately -- gently exfoliating your top layer of skin. It works like a scrub without being abrasive to your skin. Leave the mask on for 10 minutes.

4. Rinse Off Mask. After you've relaxed for ten minutes it's time to rinse. The mask is fairly thick -- head for the kitchen sink.

5. Apply Toner and Moisturizer

Bee Vintage Honey Handmade Fascinators, Birdcage Veils, Wedding Hair Fashion

Handmade Vintage Inspired Hair Fascinators and Hair Flowers, reminiscent of Vintage Pin Ups and Old Hollywood Glamour Where can you wear this stylish accessory? Anywhere! Wear it to church, have your bridesmaids wear them, wear it to weddings, wear it to that swanky new coffee shop you have been wanting to visit, wear it anywhere you want to feel stunning!

My fascinators can be worn in many ways, clip them over a ponytail, wear them to the side of your head, wear pointing up or down, wear on the very top of your head similar to a hat.

If you are wanting one that is more complicated, larger, etc, such as for a wedding (bride,bridesmaids, flower girl, guests) the price varies.

A fascinator with a short birdcage veil is a nice way to be unique and stunning on your wedding day.

Be the Belle of the Ball! Be a Breath-takinly Beautiful Bride! Be a Glamor Girl! Bee Vintage!

Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse For Shine and Healthy hair

Here is My speech on Apple Cider Vinegar as a hair rinse. I am in love with this stuff. (ACV) As I mentioned before, ACV has many uses.

Apple Cider Vinegar removes build-up and residue from hair shafts and closes the cuticles. Since residue coats the hair causing it to look dull, removing residue gives your hair more shine. By closing the cuticles, the hair slides more easily and there will be fewer tangles. I have long hair, and very thick, somewhat wavy hair. I use a wide tooth shower comb, and the ACV helps smooth my hair, and I have less tangles. How Do I Use The Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) Hair Rinse? After shampooing apply the vinegar rinse. You may rinse it all out if you want, or leave the rinse on your hair. I like mixing ACV in with my bottle of shampoo. Here is what I do: I wash my hair every other day. You may need to wash your hair daily if your hair gets oily fast.

I get a bottle of shampoo that is 1/3 gone, and pour in ACV to the top. I close the lid (Yes, I had to say close the lid, since some may forget and splatter the acv/ shampoo mix and get it in their eyes....it STINGS! --ok so I am one of the few who have made this mistake, and have remembered for future times to close the lid before shaking and mixing. )

...shake it up and use this shampoo on my hair 1-2 times a week. This clarifies my hair, makes it shiny, and removes buildup. If your hair is damaged or naturally dry, I suggest using this treatment once a week.I use my non ACV shampoo on the other days. Feeling in need of a homemade herbal rinse? Don't want to mix ACV with your shampoo?

This is for you..... Fancy Herb & Vinegar Hair Rinse (For use after shampooing and rinsing your hair) Certain herbs can highlight or enhance your hair color, as well as condition it. For example, rosemary is good for dark hair, (like mine) chamomile will highlight blonde or light brown hair, lavender and lemon verbena add fragrance, and nettles will control dandruff and is said to help with preventing hair loss, and helps hair that is thinning (rosemary is also good for thinning hair).
This rinse is made from the herbs themselves, not essential oils. You can use either fresh or dried herbs. If you have a rosemary bush handy, (like I did last fall, my sister gave me a small indoor rosemary plant), use a sprig or two-- each about 5 inches long. For dried rosemary use about a tablespoon. Rosemary is one of the best herbs for hair. I like its fragrance, light and fresh.
I boil my rosemary herbs on the stove in a pot, with water, then drain through a coffee filter. I get a clear (why clear? I just like to see my herbal hair rinse, really, you do not have to use clear) bottle, sometimes dollar stores have these in a travel set, or you can use a empty shampoo bottle. I pour my rosemary mixture (after its cooled--do not risk burning yourself!) into the bottle and fill it halfway, then add ACV to the rest.

This mixture can be used as a rinse AFTER shampooing with regular shampoo. You can leave this in for a few minutes while you use body wash or shave your legs.
I sometimes leave this in, without rinsing, if my hair needs added shine and needs smoothing.

Bee Vintage Honey talks about the extra sweet stuff

I love homemade beauty recipes, and I love honey.

Honey is so wonderful! Do you know why I think honey is absolutely amazing??

Honey is a natural “humectant” which means it attracts and retains moisture. Honey is a natural antioxidant, that could potentially help battle the signs of aging in your body.

Honey Cleansing Facial Scrub Exfoliation recipe:

Mix 1 tablespoon of honey with 2 tablespoons sugar in the raw pure cane sugar and 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice. Rub GENTLY and in circular motion onto face. Rinse off with warm water. Your face will be smooth and glowing, gently pat dry and put on clear pure aloe gel. The sugar acts as a natural exfoliation agent; the lemon juice naturally brightens away red blemishes and promotes faster skin growth through its natural acids; and the honey leaves your face smooth, toned and moisturized. If you are sensitive to mild microdermabrasion you may want to skip this. I have seen fantastic results myself with facial exfoliation and microdermabrasion, as it smooths my skin and helps with appearance of past acne scars.
For a sweet and skin softening bathing experience:

Add 1/2 cup (or a bit more if you desire, just don't put too much, you don't wanna feel like a sticky bun) honey to bath water for a sweet smelling, silky bath. For even more softening and soothing, add 1 cup of oatmeal powder (available retail stores and bath supply)
Tips for oatmeal in tub:
Colloidal oatmeal, which is oatmeal converted to a fine powder is used to cure itchiness and thirsty dry skin. Put the powder under hot running tub water, wait till tub is warm rather than hot. Hot baths will only dehydrate your skin and strip it of its essential oils. Soak in the oatmeal bath for 10-20 minutes and be careful when you step out, as the tub will become slippery.

This relaxes me, ooo so soothing. If you cant find oatmeal powder, I bet you could ground organic unflavored oats in a coffee grinder, until it is a fine powder.

For small acne blemishes:Using a cotton swab, dab honey on blemish; leave on 10 minutes. Rinse and pat dry. I like this idea much better than the old toothpaste on the blemish remedy, I have found that toothpaste burns me a bit and makes my blemishes redder.

Homemade Facial Care and Mask Recipes

I have collected a few recipes over the years, of home remedies and beauty recipes. I sometimes make my own, making up the steps and ingredients as I go, and sometimes, I may combine other recipes with my own. Here are a few that I collected, some have been tried by me, and some I cannot wait to try.

My face is combination, which means I have skin that is oily in some parts but dry or normal in others. The oily skin is concentrated on the T-zone, which is across the forehead, down the nose and chin.

Combination skin needs special attention because the dry parts of your face need to be considered, whereas the oily parts need to be kept clean to avoid breakouts.

Combination skin has skin characteristics from both dry and oily skin, and different areas of the face should also be cared for differently.

Banana Face Pack for Dry Skin:

Mash half cup of natural plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 1/4 ripe banana. Apply this pack on face and neck and leave for 10 minutes and then rinse off.

Cucumber Face Pack to get Smooth Skin:

Wash face with warm water to open pores.

Mash 1 whole cucumber, remove excess water, add 1 tablespoon of sugar and mix well. Apply in a circular scrubbing motion, be gentle. Rinse with cold water. (closes the pores) Keep any unused portion in a container in your fridge.

Homemade Strawberry Lemon Mask for Oily Skin

Strawberry and lemon juice contain natural astringents.

Ingredients:

1/2 tsp lemon juice

1 egg whites

1 1/2 tsp honey

1/2 cup strawberries

Preparation:Mash or blend the above ingredients. Smooth over face. Let it stay for 10 minutes. Rinse.

Milk Mask for Dry Skin:

1 tsp powdered milk

1 tbsp runny honey

1 tsp aloe vera gel

2-3 drops of baby oil

Mix ingredients well, apply to face, let sit for 15 minutes, wash off with warm water.

Easy Brown Sugar Face Scrub:

Mix a tiny amount of brown sugar with olive oil in your palm. Once it turns into a paste, gently massage into your face in a circular motion.

Oily, acne prone skin:

Try washing with Milk of Magnesia

Homemade Cleansing, scrubbing, and softening facial care

Homemade Cleansing Creams, Milks and Scrubs

1.) Buttermilk and Fennel Cleansing Milk (For Oily Skin)

1/2 cup buttermilk

2 Tbsp crushed fennel seeds

Heat the milk and fennel seeds in top of double boiler for 30 minutes. Turn off heat, let steep for 2 hours. Strain, cool, pour into bottle and refrigerate. Keeps for 2 weeks.

2.) Chamomile Cleansing Milk (For Dry and Sensitive Skin)

1/4 cup cream1/4 cup milk

2 Tbsp chamomile flowers, fresh or dried

Simmer ingredients in top of a double boiler for about 30 minutes, do not allow milk to boil. Turn off heat and let sit for about 2 hours, strain. Keep refrigerated. Apply with cotton balls to the face.

3.) Cornmeal Cleanser (for Oily Skin)

Castile soap

 1 Tsp Cornmeal

Wet face. Pour a little castile soap into the palm of your hand, add cornmeal. Mix meal and soap into a lather, wash face, being careful to avoid the delicate skin around the eyes.

4.) Honey Cleanser (For Dry Skin)

Castile soap

1 Tsp Honey

Wet face. Pour a little castile soap into the palm of your hand, add honey. Mix honey and soap into a lather, wash face.

5.) Honey Almond Scrub

2 Tbsp almonds

2 tsp milk

1/2 tsp flour

1/2 tsp honey

Grind almonds in a blender. Add milk, flour and honey, mixing until a thick paste is formed. Rub into skin, rinse with warm water

6.) Honey 'n Oats Scrub

1/2 cup uncooked oatmeal

1 Tbsp honey

1 Tbsp cider vinegar  

1 tsp ground almonds

Moisten face with a warm washcloth then apply mixture to face avoiding the sensitive area around the eyes. Let mixture dry, then remove with a warm, damp washcloth.

7.) Lemon Cleansing Cream (For Oily Skin)

1 Tbsp beeswax

1 1/2 Tbsp Unpetroleum Jelly (available in natural food stores)

3 Tbsp jojoba oil

1 Tbsp witch hazel

1 Tbsp strained lemon juice

1/8 tsp borax 

6 drops essential oil of lemon

Melt beeswax and unpetroleum jelly over low heat. Add warmed jojoba oil to wax and jelly mixture, blending for 3-5 minutes. Mix witch hazel and lemon juice, warm gently, mix in borax until dissolved. Slowly add this to the wax mixture, beating until cool and creamy. After completely cooled, add lemon oil, spoon into clean jar.

8.) Milk and Honey Cleanser:

Mix 1 tsp warm honey with 1 tablespoon milk or cream.

9.) Peppermint Patty Scrub: (For Oily Skin)

2 cup rolled oats1 cup almonds

2 tsp dried lavender

2 tsp dried peppermint

2 cup white cosmetic clay

Grind oats, almonds and herbs to a very fine powder in blender or with a mortar and pestle. Mix ground herbs with clay, store in covered container. To use: mix 1 heaping tsp of mixture with water to make a paste. Massage into skin then rinse well with warm water.

10.) Sesame Oil Cleanser: (For Dry Skin)

Apply sesame oil to face and neck. Remove oil and makeup with a washcloth that has been soaked in hot water and wrung out.

12) Sweet Butter Cleansing Cream: (For Dry Skin)

Whip sweet, unsalted butter, transfer to container with a tid lid. May be stored at room temperature away from heat sources or refrigerate.

Cleansing Grains

1) Almond Cleanser

Grind almonds to a fine powder in a blender. Wet face then rub on almond powder. Rinse. Store powder in a tighly sealed container.

2) Orange Oats Scrubbing Grains 

1 cup dried orange peel 

1 cup cooked oatmeal1 cup almonds

Place peels, oats, and almonds in food processor, blend until mixture is a fine powder. Place some in the palm of your hand and moisten with a few drops of warm water. Rub paste onto face with a gentle circular motion. Rinse with warm water.

Recipes from this website http://www.ultimate-cosmetics.com