If you care about what you put on your body as much as what you eat, this quick and easy Almond Meal Cleanser is just the ticket. It only has two ingredients that you mix up fresh at home. I found this recipe on page 181 of Organic Body Care Recipes, 175 Homemade Herbal Formulas for Glowing Skin & a Vibrant Self, but Stephanie Tourles.
Do NOT use this recipe if you are allergic to nuts (duh!).
The Recipe: Almond Meal Cleanser
2 tablespoons almond meal (I use Bob's Red Mill)
Purified water (for oily skin), Milk (for normal skin) or Cream (for dry skin).
In a small bowl, combine the almond meal with enough of the liquid to form a spreadable paste. Allow the mixture to thicken for 1 minute.
Using your fingers, spread mixture on moistened face and throat and gently massage for 1 minute. Rinse.
I made my experience a combo mask/scrub by letting it sit on my skin for about 10 minutes before massaging and rinsing.
Tip: first remove as much paste as possible with a damp washcloth before splashing with water to avoid getting any grit in your eyes.
Now, here's the thing...this is not "harmful if swallowed" as many beauty care products can be. In fact, Tourles says that "when a large quantity of almond meal is blended with cream, it makes an excellent, delicious, nutty cereal, too!"
I have had an herb garden of some sorts since the early 1970's. In learning about herbs, I found out that they are not just for cooking, and over the years could not resist mixing up body care products using my home-grown herbs. If you haven't done so, why not pretend to be Cleopatra (famous for her milk-bath beauty regimen) and give it a try?
Marcheta *naturally maid
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