Cornmeal Scrub: Use facial scrubs about once a week. It is best described as a complexion cleanser. 1 1/2 TB yellow cornmeal, 2 TB plain yogurt (or 1/2 ripe avocado). Mix together in palm of your hand until it forms a grainy liquid. Apply to face, massaging lightly with balls of your fingers. Rinse well and pat dry.

Egyptian Egg Masque: Masques are used to keep the skin tight. It is best to use a facial scrub and maybe even steam it before applying a masque.  1 egg white. Slather egg white on your face. Leave for 15-20 minutes or until it becomes dry and tight. Rinse with tepid water and a final splash of cool water. Feel how smooth your skin is. (I recommend this one for sure! While it is drying we laid down with our feet up to relax.)

Oatmeal Masque: Oatmeal is good for oily skin as it helps remove excess oil. 2 TB oatmeal, 2 tsp honey, 1 egg white. Mix to form a thick paste. Slather onto clean skin and allow to remain 15-20 minutes. Rinse with tepid water and a final splash of cool water.

Mexican Moisturizing Masque: 1 TB minced parsley, 1 TB honey, 1 TB milk. Mix into thin paste, apply to face and allow to remain for 20 minutes.  Rinse with tepid water and a final splash of cool water.

Mayo Magic (moisturizer): 1 TB Mayonnaise. Apply in a thin sheet.  Massage lightly with fingertips in upward circles. Leave a few minutes before rinsing.

Crème Indienne (for dry/normal skin) The cream is moisturizing and the lime is a mils astringent adding a slight tingle. 1 TB heavy cream, 1/2 lime. Place cream into small bowl; squeeze lime juice and mix. This will turn the cream slightly. Rub onto skin and massage lightly with fingertips. Allow to remain for twenty minutes. Rinse.

Defoliant: Helps slough off dry skin and makes skin "glow". 1/4 cup coarse table salt. Pour salt into palm of hand and rub onto dull areas of body using slow circular motions. Avoid any nicks or cuts. Complete with a shower.

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1 avocado. Peel avocado and eat it. Rub the peel over rough areas like elbows and knees. The inside of the peel contains soothing oil that will gradually soften the skin while the peel is slightly abrasive. (this is a good one!)

Toner (astringent): 1 TB cider vinegar, 1 cup mineral oil. Mix and place in a bottle that has a tight seal. Keep in refrigerator. (May use strained juice from 2 lemons in place of cider vinegar.)