Facial Treatments
Lemon & Honey Face Mask
Lemon & Honey Face Mask
2 tablespoons of honey
1 tablespoon of lemon juice to it
Mix in small bowl honey and lemon. Apply to face. It can sit for up to 20 min.
*Lemon is great for naturally lightening blemishes and acne scars
ACV and Water
1/4 Cup Apple cider vinegar2 Cups of water
Mix in a bottle. Damp cotton swab. Gently rub on face
*If your skin is a little more sensitive you can use less ACV and more water. This mixture is also good to use in place of a clarifying shampoo. Add to hair rinse well and repeat. Then either use shampoo or co-wash. Style as desired.
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Hair
Daily Oil
1 Cup Olive oil
2 Capsules of Vitamin E
1 Teaspoon of Honey
2 Teaspoon of Coconut oil
Mix ingredients in spray bottle. Use daily or as needed. Massage scalp and style.
*Shake bottle before use.
Honey & Olive oil Hot oil treatment
1/3 Cup Extra virgin olive oil
1/3 Cup Honey
Mix honey and oil in a small bowl. Microwave for 10 - 15 seconds. Apply generously to hair. Place plastic over hair. Sit for 30 min. Rinse and use either shampoo or co wash. Style as usual.
*The measurements also depend on hair length and thickness. Also if your hair is more oily you can add less olive oil and more honey.
Moisturizer
Water
Fill a spray bottle with water. Set nozzle on widest pray setting. Apply as needed.
*The amount of water used will depend on how big the spray bottle.
Honey Hair Mask
1/2 Cup Honey
1/4 Cup Olive oil
10 drops of peppermint oil
In a small bowl mix ingredients. Apply generously on hair. Sit with plastic cap for 30 minutes. Rinse well. Wash with shampoo or co-wash.
*This can be a bit messy. Apply over a sink.
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Food/Beverages
Fresh Berry Spinach Salad
3 oz Fresh organic baby spinach
4 oz Black berries
4 oz Raspberries
4 oz can mandarin oranges in light syrup drained
2 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 Raspberry vinaigrette
In a medium bowl toss spinach, berries and oranges. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese. Once plated drizzle vinaigrette and serve. (Serves 6)
*I came up with this salad for a spring brunch. It was a hit and the ladies loved it. It was a nice change to the average lettuce and tomatoes we are all used to. why not substitute for fresh berries! Give it a try and add you own twist to it. Let me know what you think :)
Sparkling Ginger Lemonade with Mint!
2 Cups of water
1 Cup of honey
2 tablespoons of minced fresh ginger root
2 cups of club soda, chilled
1 cup lemon juice (about 5-6 lemons)
3 sprigs of fresh mint
5 thin slices of lemon
In a small saucepan, bring the water, honey and ginger to a boil. Remove from heat. Cover and steep for about 10 minutes. Strain ginger and let cool. Pour cooled honey water in pitcher. Add lemon juice and lemon slices and mint leaves. Add club soda when ready to serve.
*I came across the original recipe and thought what a great combination of lemon and ginger! I happen to be a mint lover in freshly homemade drinks so I added the mint and the lemon slices. It was wonderful. This one by popular demand (my great friends lol) I had to share. As an added tip for straining the ginger I used a sifter. It was perfect for catching the tiny minced particles, while leaving the wonderful ginger flavor. Enjoy :)
2 cups of water
1 inch piece of fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon of honeyFresh lemon slice optional
Bring water to a boil. Peel ginger root and slice add to boiled water. Cover and reduce heat for 15 min. Strain and add honey.
*This tea is great for colds, sore throat and other flu symptoms. My grandmother used to give this to me when I was sick as a child. Now I have carried on the tradition and make it for my daughter.
Watermelon/Mint Vitamin Water
3 cups of chopped watermelon
8 leaves of mint
Cold water (as much the pitcher will hold)
Add the chopped watermelon to a large pitcher with the mint. Then add water. Let sit for 4-6 hours in the refrigerator.
