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Make Body Shimmer Lotion

I learned a new really neat idea. If you use bronzer powder or make up, the same thing happens; left over hard to get in corners. Or it is the wrong shade. We all have seen way too dark bronzer at one time or another.

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Homemade Tanning Oil Recipes

This page contains homemade tanning oil recipes. Using tanning oil can enhance your tan when you lay out or use a tanning bed. You don't need to buy the expensive oil at the store if you make your own at home.

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Homemade Acne Cream Recipes

This page contains homemade acne cream recipes. Acne is a common skin condition that many people struggle with. Acne creams can be quite expensive, making homemade acne cream can help save you money.

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Making Rose Water

This is a guide about making rose water. Rose water has some mild astringent qualities that can be used when making homemade beauty products, like skin toner. It also has a wonderful scent.

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Using Sugar and Olive Oil Scrub

I use a loofah to scrub my dry skin off and then I start with a sugar and olive oil scrub. How many times may I do this?

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Home Remedy for Blackheads

What is the easiest way to get rid of black heads?

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Homemade Suntan Lotion

I read in a book about making your own sun tan lotion. We all know how expensive it can be to purchase at the store. I was wondering if anyone knows the recipe for it? Is it really safe to use, or am I better off paying for it at the store? Thank you so much!

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Making Your Own Skin Care Products

I've got oily skin in the t-zone. I don't have a lot of money to buy certain toners, cleansers, and moisturizers. I really want to start taking care of my skin better. Do you know of any homemade remedies that could replace all three of these things? Thanks.

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Translating the Names of Essential Oils from Turkey

I went on holiday to Turkey last September. I bought some essential oils from a shop that was recommended. The problem is I have lost the translation for them even though the shopkeeper was English.

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Making a Manuka Honey Facial

How do you make a Manuka honey facial?

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Recipe for Treating Dry Sun Damaged Skin

I'm after a recipe for an exfoliant and bleach treatment. It must be a user-friendly and home-made beauty product for my face, neck, and upper chest area.

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Uses for Avocado Skins

Are their any uses for avocado skin? Is it harmful at all? I've thought about blending the skin and using it as some sort of facial or skin scrub, but I'm skeptical on whether it's beneficial or not. Thanks!

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Grape Juice Skin Recipe

There is a beauty recipe on this site that uses actual grape juice. Not the recipe where you use the grapes themselves, but grape juice like you buy in the grocery store. Can anyone help, please? Thanks!

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Use Petroleum Jelly to Keep Your Skin Soft and Smooth

I remember hearing this frugal beauty trick from both the late Eartha Kitt and Doris Day. Petroleum Jelly: use it at night as night lotion on your face. It does rub off on the pillow some. I also use it to take off makeup, too.

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Homemade Moisturizing Lotion Recipe

Does anyone have a recipe for a good moisturizing lotion made from everyday items in the kitchen?

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Homemade Sugar Exfoliator

Sugar is a very good Exfoliator. Try this Sugar Exfoliator to get that amazing glow on your skin.

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Homemade Body Scrubs and Wraps (Your Own Spa: Part 4 of 4)

The Frugal Holistic. A Day at Your Favorite Spa: Your Own. Part 4 of 4 - Homemade Body Scrubs and Wraps. Well, this is the final article in the series and I hope that you all have enjoyed them. I promised an article on Body Wraps and Body Sugaring . Body wraps are a good way to release stress and toxins from the body.

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Dry Skin Moisturizer Recipe

Does anyone have a homemade recipe for a dry skin moisturizer for face and body?

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The Cosmetic Uses of Herbs for Beauty and Health

Comfrey is an herb that used to be known as a cure all for many ailments. Commonly known as knit-bone, because in medieval times the root would be moistened and applied to broken bones to set a plaster for healing.

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Homemade Body Scrubs and Wraps (Your Own Spa: Part 4 of 4)

Homemade Body Scrubs and Wraps (Your Own Spa: Part 4 of 4)The Frugal Holistic. A Day at Your Favorite Spa: Your Own. Part 4 of 4 - Homemade Body Scrubs and Wraps. Well, this is the final article in the series and I hope that you all have enjoyed them. I promised an article on Body Wraps and Body Sugaring . Body wraps are a good way to release stress and toxins from the body.