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Spoil Me...Please - Magical Foods Recipes
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Beeswax Lip Balm

  • 2 tablespoons beeswax
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

    • Blend and pour into a small screw-top jar. Let set and use.

    Blond Hair Highlighter

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon Irish moss
  • 1/4 Cup molasses

    • Soak the Irish moss in the water for 5 minutes. Then simmer for several minutes over low heat until the mixture is thick. Add the remaining ingredients. Apply to freshly shampooed hair and let soak for 3-5 minutes. Then rinse off with warm water.

    Honey Herbal Hair Conditioner

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup glycerin
  • 1/4 cup sage, and 1/2 cup dried chamomile flowers

    • OR

  • 1/2 cup nettle leaves and 1/4 cup rosemary leaves
  • 1/2 cup witch hazel
  • 1 tablespoon liquid lecithin

    • Place all the ingredients in a screw top jar. Shake well and let set for 1 hour. Strain to remove herbs, discard the herbs and pour the liquid back into the jar. Makes about 1/2 cup.

    Honey Hand Cleanser

  • Soapless Hand Cleanser
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon oatmeal or ground almonds
  • 1 tablespoon glycerin
  • 2 tablespoons witch hazel

    • Combine the ingredients and mix until smooth. This may be used to remove dirt from the hands and fingernails, and is less drying on the skin than soap and water. Makes enough for 1 application.

    Honey-Milk Conditioner For Oily Hair

  • 1/3 cup hot water
  • 1/4 cup glycerin
  • 2 tablespoons liquid lecithin
  • 1/4 cup Sage
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons dry buttermilk powder

    • Combine the hot water and sage, and let set for 10 minutes. Strain the liquid, and discard the sage. Add the remaining Ingredients to the strained liquid, and mix well. Apply to freshly shampooed hair, let set on hair for about 2 minutes and rinse off with warm water. Makes about 1/2 cup.

    Honey-Pollen Shampoo

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup glycerin
  • 1 tablespoon witch hazel
  • 1/4 cup orange flower water or cologne
  • 2 tablespoons bee pollen
  • 1 teaspoon liquid soap
  • 1 tablespoon alcohol

    • Place the ingredients in a screw top jar, cover and shake well. Makes about 1 1/4 cups.

    Honey Treatment for Very Dry Damaged Hair

  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    • Stir for a minute or so until the mixture is smooth. Apply to freshly shampooed hair, and let soak in for 10-12 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Makes enough for 1 application.

    Strawberry Feet
    Perk up your tootsies with this luxurient and yummy recipe. It will relax the muscles, stimulate circulation, and restore skin condition to the feet (also works wonders on the hands and decolletage). If you have any overripe berries, this is a great way to use them up
    Using a fork, mash up 10 hulled strawberries with 2 tbsp of olive oil, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp very finely chopped almonds until it forms a thick paste. If you accidentally overmash and it becomes runny, add 1 tsp cornflour to thicken it up. Massage into feet (and hands) and relax for 15 minutes, then rinse off in warm water, pat dry and moisturise

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