Homemade Beauty Recipes for Spring

8 Fresh Ideas for Healthier Skin and Hair!

-- By Liza Barnes, Health Educator

Tulips and daffodils are pushing up through the thawing ground, buds are exploding from once-lonely tree branches, and I’ve got mashed carrot and avocado all over my face. No, I’m not spoon-feeding a baby, but I am babying my skin with a spring-inspired face masque. Carrots and avocados are excellent sources of skin-nourishing vitamins that can help rejuvenate winter skin just in time for this season of rebirth and renewal. Combine them with a few other spring foods, and you’ve got a homemade skincare ritual that would make Mother Nature proud.

*Note: As with all skin products, do not use any of these recipes if you are allergic or sensitive to any of the ingredients, or have very sensitive skin. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns or questions. In case of a rash or reaction discontinue use immediately and seek medical advice.

Carrot Face Masque
High in antioxidant compounds and pro-vitamin A carotenes, carrots can help nourish you skin from the inside out and from the outside in. Feel free to munch on them while you prepare this carrot face masque and you’ll help protect yourself from cardiovascular disease and cancer, promote good night vision, and revitalize your skin.

• 2 large organic carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 1 Tbsp olive oil, jojoba oil, or almond oil
• Juice of 1 lemon

Steam carrots until soft, then mash with a fork until smooth. Add the honey, oil, and lemon juice (between 1 tsp for dry skin and 1 Tbsp for oily skin). Smooth masque over clean skin, and leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Refrigerate remaining masque in a tightly-sealed container for up to one week.

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• MECANDO "What awesome ideas everyone. I can't wait to try some out!"
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