Face

01/15/2007

In a pinch, you can find Aztec Secret clay at most health stores. Made of 100% pure bentonite, use it with water or find other uses at www.aztec-secret.com.

Miracle Mineral Mud Mask

A cleansing mud mask that puts the squash on a muddy complexion.

Mineral-rich mud draws impurities from the skin while feeding it with nutrients and leaving it refreshed and luminous. The powdered mud or clay used for this recipe can be found at your local health food store.

Here's what you do:

Mix a small amount of water with the clay until you have a paste. Apply and relax for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water. Follow with a toner or witch hazel to remove any remnants and a moisturizer for your skin type.

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Get DIY Ingredients and Supplies:

• From Nature with Love
• Garden of Wisdom
• Mountain Rose Herbs

Do-It-Yourself Tips:

• Try out your concoctions on an inconspicuous place like your forearm before you go slathering it all your body and have fun!
• Use recipes with perishable food items such as eggs and veggies immediately or store in an airtight container up to one week in the frig.
• Vodka, witch hazel, vinegar and lemon juice are natural preservatives and help extend the life of a DIY mixture.
• Sugar and salt scrubs generally keep for a couple months as long as the container has a tight seal.
• Store aromatherapy massage oils in a dark, well-sealed glass container for up to 6 months.
• For gifts, consider separating the dry ingredients from the liquid and giving the recipient directions on how to mix them in one-use increments.