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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

home spa recipes


I’ve been looking for some good homemade “spa” recipes. Unfortunately, most of those I’ve come across require a trip to the natural food store or an online purchase (like soap supplies). I was thrilled to find in the May 2009 Better Homes and Gardens Magazine recipes for treatments that used things I already have in my house. Hooray!

Yogurt Face Mask
1 cup of yogurt
1 Tablespoon of Tumeric powder (used in Indian cooking)

Mix well and brush evenly on your face. According to BH&G, yogurt is a “natural source of lactic acid, which organically dissolves dead skin and leaves your face feeling smoother”. The tumeric is used as a brightener.


Avocado Hair Mask

Half an avocado, mashed
1/2 tsp. olive oil
1 egg yolk

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Brush on wet hair paying attention to the ends. Let it sit a minimum of 30 minutes. Shampoo out.

We've seen lots of great home recipes out there, like pomegranate sugar scrub, honey bath, even a chocolate facial mask. Gather a few recipes and a few girlfriends--make your own spa girls' night in!

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13 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 28, 2009 at 5:56 AM

    I was just thinking that my face needs a boost - too much sun, sweat and dust. Thank you. ~Kelly

    unDeniably Domestic

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  2. Whatever Dee-Dee wantsJuly 28, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    I will have to give these a try.

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  3. AnonymousJuly 28, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    Thank you anything for age spot removal and hair loss?

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  4. paulaJuly 28, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    I just found your site thru my niece and am delighted with what I've found. A treasure trove of great ideas. Thanks, can't wait to try some:)

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  5. WendyJuly 28, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    What fun sounding recipes!

    I'd like to give a little warning about the turmeric, though. It stains everything yellowish orange. So be careful with it.

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  6. NataliaJuly 28, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Totally YUMMY...but I won't eat them. Maybe.

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  7. AlexisJuly 28, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    Thanks for commenting! And amazing ideas for home spa days...such pretty pictures too! I love following your blog :)

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  8. RachelJuly 28, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    Thanks for sharing! These sound so simple and easy. I am especially wanting to try the hair mask.

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  9. secret cakeJuly 28, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    Those look so refreshing! My current favorite is combining a cup of sugar, one half-cup to three-quarters cup of unscented carrier oil and a dozen or so drops of essential oil (lavender and eucalyptus most recently). This mix keeps well in a Tupperware container or canning jar with seal for a month or so. Rub generously on hands and feet, and rinse. So nice!

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  10. Gloria P.July 28, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    I love natural facial and hair recipes. I hate all the chemicals in product. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. MMWJuly 29, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    Seriously I look at those avocados and start drooling. Why would I want to put it all over my face when I could make a fantastic guac for dinner? YUM!

    The masks look great too.

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  12. Jessica FJuly 29, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    This is awesome! I love home beauty stuff like this :) those acacados look good enough to eat too...yumm :)

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  13. AtticelfAugust 5, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    Oooohhhh...I like the yogurt idea! I am an avocado lover and can't imagine having the self-control to not gobble it up. ;)

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