…l of the great benefits you can get from using honey as a cleanser can also be gained by using it as a mask.  To use honey as a mask, mix a small amount of honey with warm water and apply a thin layer to your face.  Relax for 10-15 minutes and allow the honey to penetrate your skin and work its magic.  You can also mix the honey with additional calming ingredients like those found in my Calming Oatmeal Facial. As you can see, raw honey is another…

…can add to this rinse, but the two most essential ingredients are distilled water and the apple cider vinegar and you can use them together with excellent results. For oily to normal hair, mix 1 part apple cider vinegar with 4 parts distilled water.  For dry hair, use a mix of 1 part apple cider vinegar to 6 parts distilled water. After shampooing pour the rinse over your hair and massage it into your scalp.  Rinse with warm water, then cool wat…

…ns that milk is so great for your skin…it’s not just for cereal anymore!  Then next week, we’ll explore the loveliness that is ooey, gooey honey. Milks Derived From Animals There are, of course, different types of milk (skim, 2%, whole) from different sources (cow, goat, sheep), but they all contain some level of lactic acid and the beneficial vitamins A and D. The naturally occurring lactic acid found in milk is a beta hydroxy.  It gently exfoli…

it will mention that it can be used as a mouth wash.  It’s great for maintaining a healthy mouth and healing minor cuts or sores in your mouth*.  Before you begin, double check that your bottle of hydrogen peroxide is a 3% solution. Anything higher and you’ve accidentally stumbled into purchasing industrial strength and it is NOT safe for use in your mouth. As with most things teeth related, check with your dentist (because I’m…