Are you looking for organic, honest, and affordable skin care? Skin care so pure, you can eat it? I have some fun ideas for you here. It really is super easy to take care of your skin with out spending a fortune. For example, one of my favorite beauty aids is almonds.
Almond meal makes a great facial and body scrub, and in the process, you can make a batch of almond milk for a health treat you may just get addicted to!
I make a batch of fresh almond milk weekly and the by product is almond meal. I used to compost the meal, but I have since found that there are a number of additional things you can do with it, one of which is to polish your skin.
Almonds for Beauty & Health
Are you ready for a DIY (do it yourself, for those new to the concept) recipe? Here ya go:
Mix about one tablespoon of almond meal with a bit of honey, or olive oil, both of which are healthy for your skin. Make a paste in the palm of your hand, or in a bowl. Don’t worry about exact amounts, just use what feels right. Experiment, have fun! First wash your face with a gentle cleanser. While your face is still wet, massage your almond meal paste gently into your skin. I recommend hooking your thumbs under your chin while you massage so as not to use to much pressure and pull on your skin unnecessarily. Massage for about thirty seconds, and now rinse with warm water. You may need a soft washcloth to remove any residue. Rinse until clean. Moisturize. To customize even further, you may want to add a drop of essential oil, such as lavender or chamomile, to your facial scrub as well.
How-to make your own Almond Milk
2 cups almonds
4 cups water
1 teaspoon vanilla or 1 vanilla bean and a dash of sea salt
- Soak almonds and vanilla bean overnight
- Discard soaking water and rinse almonds in a deep bowl of water, repeat until water is clear
- Place soaked almonds, vanilla bean and 4 cups of water in a Vita Mix
(or other high speed blender)
- Blend on highest speed for 90 seconds
- Strain milk through cheesecloth or a fine mesh straining bag discarding solids
- Serve
Serves 6
Not only will your skin feel smoother, but you have made an eco- friendly choice that is easy to fit into your lifestyle.
If you would like additional recipes using almond meal, send me a note; I would be happy to share some.
Speaking of skin care, two new organic, handcrafted and made to order products are on the way to the Style Essentials Boutique: eye creme & body lotion. These are for those of you who may want to simply purchase your skin care as opposed to making it. Contact me to request samples here.
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