Showing posts with label Natural Beauty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Natural Beauty. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

And so December arrives...

The last month of the calendar year has arrived. These last two months of the year have been so much easier than last year.  Much warmer. Much kinder. Much quieter.

I took a walk around the property over the weekend and noticed how much bigger the little pine trees were this year as compared to last.  Theses trees were not planted by me, they appeared on their own.  There are around ten of them total.  Last year they were no more then around six inches tall. Look at them now!


In anticipation of the upcoming Christmas / New Year's holiday break from work, I ordered a few books to get me even more excited about the coming year on the farm...Backyard Meat Rabbits, Butchering, and Goats, small scale.  Who doesn't like diving into a new book?

Happy December ~A

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Natural Skin Treatments


I'm all about finding natural, CHEAP, skin care.  I came across a couple of natural treatments that someone could make from ingredients they probably already have on hand. Enjoy!



Skin Lightener

The natural whitening properties of lemon and yogurt help fade acne marks, annd the egg white protein boost the skin's natural defenses against future wear and tear.  Honey holds antibacterial benefits and soothes the skin.

Yeild: 8 applications

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons of honey
4 teaspoons of lemon juice (fresh or bottled)
3 teaspoons plain or Greek yogurt
1 egg white



Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until the mask thickens.  Apply to your clean, dry face and let set for 15 minutes.  Gently wash off with warm water.
    Oatmeal Onion Face Mask   Oatmeal clears clogged pores.  Onions, and anti-inflammatory, help heal acne scars.   Yield: 8 applications   Ingredients:   1 ounce of water 3 tablespoons of plain oatmeal 1 medium onion, peeled   Boil water and pour over oatmeal, letting it steep for five minutes. Finely grind the onion in a food processor, making a smooth puree.  Add the oatmeal while its still warm. If the mask is not thick enough, you can add some honey.    Apply to your clean, dry face and let sit for10-20 minutes.  Wash off with warm water.   Last one week in the refridgerator.   From the Dailygreen.com

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