Believe it or not, some of the most effective
beautifying treatment cost next to nothing! Natural beauty expert Janice
Cox, coauthor of EcoBeauty, shares her best most affordable beauty
luxuries!
Get glowing, younger skin with a $2 avocado facial!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
1/2 avocado
2Tbs. sour cream
1Mash both ingredients together until creamy.
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2Smooth over freshly cleansed skin.
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3Relax for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with warm
water and moisturize as usual. ..........................................................................
Why it works: "The lactic acid in the sour cream
lightly exfoliates dead skin cells, which allows the
avocado's moisturizing oils too really penetrate
deeply", says Cox.
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How long will it keep? One day. Avocado turns
brown quickly. Store in the fridge if preparing
before use; cover with plastic wrap.
Pamper your feet with a $2 lemon-pineapple treatment!
2 qts. warm water
1/2 lemon
2 Tbs. sea or kosher salt
1 qt. pineapple juice
1 Fill a basin with the warm water and get your feet wet.
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2Dip the lemon half into the salt; gently rub the salted lemon over dry patches on your feet.
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3Place your freshly scrubbed feet into the basin of water and slowly pour the pineapple juice over them; soak feet for 10-15 minutes. Pat dry and moisturize.
Why it works: "The lemon's acids and the coarse salt grains work together to remove any calloused skin", says Cox. "And warm water infused with bromelain - a skin-softening enzyme found only in pineapple - makes your feet soft!"
How long will it keep? One day.
Get stronger, longer, whiter nails with a $1 citrus cuticle massage!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
2 Tbs. petroleum jelly
2 Tbs olive oil
Zest from 1/2 orange
1Use a spoon to blend the jelly and oil until creamy.
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2Squeeze the zest's oils into the mixture, then drop
the zest in and blend into the cream.
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3Before bed, dip a fingertip into the cream and
message into each nail.
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Why it works: "The cream traps moisture under your cuticles - right where your nail needs hydration to
grow long, strong nails", says Cox. "And the orange
zest has whitening properties that lift polish stains."
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How long will it keep? Store in a sealed container in
a cool, dry place for up to two weeks.
Make your body velvety - soft with a $1 cinnamon scrub!
Why it works: "The sugar granules gently lift away rough skin, while the oil leaves skin moist and soft", says Cox. "Plus, the cinnamon will boost circulation, giving you skin tone more warmth and radiance!"
How long will it keep? Two weeks! Store in a cool (but not cold, or it will harden), dry place.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
1 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup olive or sunflower oil
1In a resealable jar, mix sugar and cinnamon.
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2Pour the oil over the sugar mixture and blend with a spoon.
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3Take the scrub into the shower and massage into warm, freshly cleansed skin. Rinse and pat dry.
Clear and brighten your complexion with a $1 strawberry facial!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
4 fresh strawberries
1 Tbs. honey
1 egg white
1 Puree' ingredients in a blender until smooth.
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2 Apply to freshly cleansed skin and relax for 20 minutes
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3 Rinse with cool water.
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Why it works: "Strawberries have salicylic acid in them, the same pore-cleansing ingredient found in acne treatments, "says Cox., "But the salicylic acid in strawberries is gentler, so your skin won't feel dry." Honey also kills blemish-causing bacteria, while egg whites are natural astringents that dry excess oils for a clear complexion!
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How long will it keep? One day. Raw eggs are highly perishable. Store in fridge if preparing hours before use.
The above information was taken from an article in Woman's World Magazine July 2009
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