European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - September 16, 1986, Darmstadt, Hesse Cuisinart cosmetics a make your own cosmetics with ingredients right out of the refrigerator. Use the blender to make a mask of cucumbers Honey and milk. An Avocado mask is especially Good for dry skin. By Iris Krasnow United press International Side your refrigerator is a Reservoir of Beauty treatments Richer in nutrients than commercial varieties and costing a fraction of the Price. You really can go in your refrigerator and pull out nearly any fruit or vegetable in season mix it with Yogurt and it s wonderful for your skin says Linda Wilson an herbalist at St. John s Herb Garden in Bowie my who makes her own cosmetics. You know exactly what you re gelling she adds. You re not gelling a lot of filler materials perfume alcohol colouring agents or other just keep away from allergic foods she advises and Bear in mind your skin Type before whipping up concoctions in the cuisinart. Dry skin will drink up a moisturizing Avocado mask. Brewer s yeast stimulates capillaries bringing a Rosy glow to a Sallow complexion. Oatmeal is a Good abrasive and Tightener for oily skin and doubles As a soother for dry spots. Some people find egg Whites Are effective for facelifts " an application of the Sticky liquid under the eyes then a gentle rinse can temporarily tighten saggy tissue to invigorate and deflate puffy eyes use cold Cucumber slices As compresses. Wilson is also a beekeeper and she swears by Honey for its skin care versatility. Honey is a natural Moisturizer for your face. When my skin feels really win whipped and very sore i always use Honey. It s Antiseptic antibacterial and it gives you Nice Leigh Pellegrine cosmetic buyer for Bluebonnet natural foods grocery in Dallas Texas advises women to Slock up on Lemons As Well As Honey. Lemon is a natural astringent for the face and it fades age spots or pigmentation. If you put your elbows in Lemon halves or apply them to your Knees it Lightens tie dark if you doubt this remember barbra Streisand her face slathered with Cream rubbing her elbows and Knees with Lemons in funny lady As James Caan looked on in dismay. For an abrasive facial scrub Pellegrine grinds up almonds to a Fine texture and adds Honey. Another Good mask that will close up your pores is to Lake cucumbers Honey and milk and make in real Foamy in the blender she continues. Put a Little Honey on your face then apply this mixture. Lay Down for 15 minutes and totally when this potion is washed off with lukewarm water the results Are a Clear looking complexion thai feels baby soil two Good books on natural cosmetic treatments Are swedish Beauty secrets by Paavo air Rolo and Rachel Perry s reverse the aging process which includes facial exercises. Along with your skin hair care can also be a do it yourself project. Egg and Lemon juice conditions and makes your hair very shiny says Robert Bracken owner of Robert Bracken & co. Hair Salon on Chicago s trendy Oak Street. The mixture should be left on for 10 minutes he says and rinsed off. Another rinse is half and half he continues. Leave it on for five minutes then rinse. It gives hair lots of room temperature Beer or vinegar make Good softening agents after a shampoo he says. As a natural mousse to stiffen and style the hair Bracken recommends egg whiles thai have been whipped. He even has a tip for the woman with a wad of chewing gum in her mane Peanut butter the Oiler the belter. The Oil in Peanut butter dissolves the gum he explains. Another offbeat hint from Bracken is using Tomato juice after a permanent to get rid of the ammonia smell. If Kitchen duty even for Beauty s Sake in t your bag there Are a variety of natural cosmetics available at health food stores. Choice brands Are Aubrey organic Rachel Perry and nature s Gale if you eat right with a Good Diel of fruit and vegetables get a lot of exercise and fresh air your skin and hair is going to improve dramatically " says Pellegrine. Why put chemicals on it Page 16 the stars and stripes tuesday september 16,1986
