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Body Care
Cosmetic Ingredients Listing. I am not sure who compiled this. I was given this list years ago.
Specific articles at the FDA's website. Cosmetic Ingredients" Understanding all the Puffery." Cosmetic vs. Over-the-Counter Drug
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Oh so gentle Honey Wash (for all skin types)
Mix above in palm of your hand. Massage gently into skin in circular motion. Rinse thoroughly. Discard unused portion.
Honey Bear Baby Wash (for all skin
types)
Shake well in bottle until well mixed. Add to bath tub or
apply to moist skin with baby-gentle wet wash cloth. Rinse
thoroughly. Discard unused portion.
Green Tea Toner (for all skin types, esp.
aging skin) Mix tea with hot water in a bowl, whisking until a bit
thick. When mixture cools to room temperature, apply with
cotton pad to face. Do not rinse. Unused portion may be
refrigerated for 2 days. Citrus Body Scrub Combine the soap and oils together in a bowl until well
blended. Slowly add in the salts, followed by the essential
oils (which should be spread throughout the mixture). Smooth
on small handfuls of the scrub onto wet skin (apply to dry
skin cautiously for an invigorating treatment); rub with
gentle pressure in circular motions. Rinse well or smooth off
in bath. Store unused portion in tightly sealed (preferably
glass) container in a cool, dark, dry place for 6-12 months.
Soothing, Hydrating AHA and Anti-Oxidant Tea
Bath
Combine ingredients in a bowl until well blended. Place
ingredients into cheesecloth and tie into a pouch with a
string (i.e., like a large tea bag). Place in tub and rub a
fairly hot bath, allowing pouch to submerge; using a glove or
cooking mitten, squeeze the pouch occasionally to re-hydrate
the ingredients. Allow water to cool to comfort; leave "tea
bath" pouch in the tub. Soak in bath for 15-30 minutes.
Happy Healthy-Mouth Wash with Sage &
Witch Hazel
Combine all ingredients in blender for 60 seconds. Pour
mixture through a fine strainer to remove solids. Following
brushing the teeth, swish 2-3 t of this mouthwash around the
mouth for 30-45 seconds, then spit out. DO NOT swallow
mouthwash. Store unused portion in tightly sealed container
for up to 5 days in refrigerator.
Oh so Spicy After-Shave
Combine all ingredients except cinnamon stick in blender
for 60-90 seconds. Pour into a bottle and add cinnamon stick;
shake well and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Pour mixture
through a fine strainer to remove solids. Apply to damp skin
after shaving. Rinse if desired. Store unused portion in
tightly sealed container for up to 5 days in
refrigerator.
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