• 1/2 teaspoon aloe vera gel (squeeze gel out of Aloe Vera plant)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions:

Blend ingredients together with 1/4 cup of your regular hair shampoo. Wash hair then rinse well.

• 2 medium bananas
• *honey optional

Directions:

Mash bananas with a fork...dont over mash or it will be too runny. Add honey if desired. Smooth over skin, let sit for 10 minutes, rinse off with cool water.

For Limp Hair: (Removes buildup)

• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1 cup water

Directions:

After conditioning the hair use this as a final rinse. Leaves your hair soft and shiny.

Rose Skin Toner

• 3 1/2 cups witch hazel
• 1/2 cup dried rose petals
• 5 sprigs of rosemary

Directions:

Mix ingredients together making sure it is all blended well. Strain. Splash on your face after cleaning skin

Bay French Clay Masque

• 4 tablespoons French clay (available at health food stores)
• 5 dried bay leaves
• 1 cup distilled water

Directions:

 

Place the bay leaves into a cup of boiled water, let cool. Strain but keep the liquid. Slowly add the bay liquid to the clay until it is a fairly thick mixture. Dab onto your skin then allow to dry for about 15-20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Yogurt Walnut Scrub

• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup walnuts (finely chopped)

Directions:

Mix ingredients together. Wet your face then gently work the scrub into your skin. Rinse off with warm water.

Apple Zinger Facial Mask (oily skin that is acne prone)

• 1 medium size apple (grated)
• 5 tablespoons of honey

Directions:

Mix the grated apple and mix with honey to make a mask. Smooth over skin then let sit for 10 minutes, rinse off with cool water

Homemade Facial Scrubs & Masks
Make a paste from a little oatmeal and water. Apply to face and allow to dry. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.

Hair Shine
Stir 1 teaspoon honey into 4 cups (1 quart) warm water. Blondes may wish to add a squeeze of lemon. After shampooing, pour mixture through hair. Do not rinse out. Dry as normal.

Hair Gel

• 2 Tbsp flax seed
• 1 1/4 Cups water
• Few drops essential oil

Directions:

Put seeds & water in saucepan and bring to a boil.  Remove from heat and let sit covered for 15 to 20 minutes.  Strain through hand held sieve and allow to cool completely.  Add essential oils when cool.  Put in glass container to store.  Makes about 3/4 cup.

Just put on hair as you would store bought gel.  It would not seem as if this would work, but it does and will not leave the hair heavy or built up.

Dandruff Remover

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup white vinegar

Directions:

Combine ingredients then apply directly to the scalp. Use before shampooing. Apply twice a week