His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23
As Godly ladies we are interested in keeping ouselves clean and attractive as a testimony to the Lord and as a gift to our husbands. Below are some of my favorite beauty aid ideas. Most of these I have found at other websites and compiled them here for you. These home made products will rejouvinate you from inside out, making you feel beautiful.
Natural Mascara
What you’ll need: a clean mascara container (like this) 1/2 tsp grated bees wax (grate then measure) 2 tsp coconut oil 4 tsp aloe vera gel 1 or 2 capsules of activated charcoal*
Directions: 1. Put coconut oil, aloe vera gel, and grated bees wax in a small saucepan
over low heat. Stir until beeswax is completely melted. 2. Open 1 – 2 capsules of activated charcoal (depending on desired color, about 1/4 – 1/2 tsp) and pour into oil mixture. Stir until completely incorporated. Remove from heat. 3. Pour into a small plastic bag, pushing the mixture down to one corner. Then cut a very small hole in the opposite corner of the bag. 4. Fold the corner with the cut whole until you have a small tip that you can push into the empty mascara tube. (It’s much easier if you have an extra set of hands nearby to hold the tube in place!) Make sure the tip goes far enough into the tube or you’ll have a big mess on your hands!. 5. Keep the small-hole-end securely in the tube (or get your helper to hold it in place). Begin pressing the mascara mixture toward the tube. Don’t move too quickly or it will come out and you’ll have mess to deal with. (I highly recommend doing this with a paper towel or napkin underneath.) Keep moving the mixture into the tube until it’s all in. 6. Place the inner cap in place and then twist the wand on tightly. Viola! Homemade mascara!
*Activated charcoal can be found in most health food stores or online
Directions: 1. Put coconut oil, aloe vera gel, and grated bees wax in a small saucepan
over low heat. Stir until beeswax is completely melted. 2. Open 1 – 2 capsules of activated charcoal (depending on desired color, about 1/4 – 1/2 tsp) and pour into oil mixture. Stir until completely incorporated. Remove from heat. 3. Pour into a small plastic bag, pushing the mixture down to one corner. Then cut a very small hole in the opposite corner of the bag. 4. Fold the corner with the cut whole until you have a small tip that you can push into the empty mascara tube. (It’s much easier if you have an extra set of hands nearby to hold the tube in place!) Make sure the tip goes far enough into the tube or you’ll have a big mess on your hands!. 5. Keep the small-hole-end securely in the tube (or get your helper to hold it in place). Begin pressing the mascara mixture toward the tube. Don’t move too quickly or it will come out and you’ll have mess to deal with. (I highly recommend doing this with a paper towel or napkin underneath.) Keep moving the mixture into the tube until it’s all in. 6. Place the inner cap in place and then twist the wand on tightly. Viola! Homemade mascara!
*Activated charcoal can be found in most health food stores or online
Sugar Scrub to exfoliate and hydrate
This very simple recipee can be customized to include your favorite essential oil.
1 1/2 C sugar 1/4 C olive oil a few drops essential oil
Mix well and put in air tight container. Use within a couple of weeks.
To use: massage into hands, arms, legs, neck, etc. Rinse with warm water.
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1 1/2 C sugar 1/4 C olive oil a few drops essential oil
Mix well and put in air tight container. Use within a couple of weeks.
To use: massage into hands, arms, legs, neck, etc. Rinse with warm water.
Click the button below to print out my full Rehydration Manicue.
Cick the button below to see a full Hydration Manicure.