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Here are a few recipes I am thinking of trying,
I thought you might like to try them too!!!
PEPPERMINT POWDER
1/2 Teaspoon Peppermint Oil
1 Teaspoon Vodka
1 Cup Cornstarch
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Mix together the peppermint oil and vodka.
Place the cornstarch in a plastic bag.
Add the peppermint mixture.
Seal the container and shake gently until powder is well mixed.
You may apply with a shakertype container, or use a pretty jar with a powder puff.
Makes 8 ounces.
PUMICE HAND SCRUB
1 1/4 Cup Soap Flakes
2 Tablespoons Borax
1 Tablespoon Powdered Pumice or Fine Sand
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Mix together and place in a clean container with a tight-fitting lid.
Scoop out a small amount, mix with warm water
to form a lather and clean the hands.
Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Makes 12 ounces.
(Good for dirty hands after working on a car, painting, or a garden, this scrub will get them really clean.)
COCOA BUTTER EYE CREAM
2 Tablespoons Petroleum Jelly
2 Tablespoons Cocoa Butter
2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
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Mix all of the ingredients together in an ovenproof glass container.
Heat gently in the microwave or in a water bath
(place the glass pitcher in a pan with 1 or 2 inches of water and heat.)
Pour into a clean container and cool completely;
the mixture will thicken as it cools.
Use nightly around your eyes.
Makes 3 ounces.
SWISS MILKMAID MASK
1/4 Cup Buttermilk
1/4 Cup Powdered Milk
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Mix together to form a past.
Spread evenly over your face and neck.
Leave mask on until dry, 15 to 20 minutes.
Rinse off with cool water and pat your face dry.
Store any leftover mask in the fridge, or share with a friend.
Makes 3 ounces.
SCENTED BATH POWDER
1 Cup Cornstarch
5-6 Drops of your favorite perfume or essential oil.
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Place the cornstarch in a plastic bag.
Add the perfume or oil.
Seal the container and shake gently until the powder is well mixed.
To use, sprinkle the powder on your skin.
Makes 8 ounces.
Created on March 30, 1999,
brought over July 25th,
1999, and updated on May 2nd, 2001.