I regularly cook with turmeric and use it in DIY facial masks for its health and beauty benefits: Anti-inflammatory Heart health Anti-aging So, how in the world did I miss making smoothies with turmeric?! It all started with our having a ton of carrots that we just couldn't consume fast enough. When I haven't a clue as to what to do with a raw fruit or vegetable, I look up smoothie recipes with the plant food that has just been chillin'. Did you get that? Refrigerator..."chilling"...LOL. Anyone? Yes? No? Too much? Long story short, I found a beautiful recipe with carrots, pineapples, ginger, and turmeric. And that's when the Where in the world have I been to just learn about...
Did you know baking soda helps relieve itchy mosquito bites? One summer, I had a ton of bites on my calves--the consequences of enjoying a lovely summer night in the park. A friend suggested I make a paste with just a little water and baking soda, and apply it to the itch. It was a messy process, but it worked. Fast forward several years to now, I recently learned about baking soda as an exfoliator. So while you attend to the sting, perhaps set aside a second bowl to exfoliate your skin. Again, just two ingredients are necessary--baking soda and distilled water. I prefer distilled water since it is free of additives, chlorine, and contaminants. (Please note, I do not...
Who knew nutmeg was magical outside of cakes, cookies, and puddings? Have you tried it on your face? Amazing. As I'm determined to get my skin back in tip-top condition (asap), I am a busy scientist between my kitchen and bathroom. I'm testing DIY cleansers, toners, eye creams, and serums. Almost every day, I'm trying a new facial recipe or homemade natural makeup and loving it! I'm also cleaning bathroom sinks and counters a lot more--not loving that. So a nutmeg mask consists of nutmeg and milk. Being that I'm lactose intolerant and a plant-based foodie, I used original unsweetened almond milk. "Why nutmeg?" Anti-inflammatory Natural moisturizer Natural exfoliator Helps to decrease clogged pores Helps to heal acne scars Promotes...
Let's talk skincare, friends. At least 24 bananas per week are consumed in my household, and still, I had never heard about a banana peel mask. (Did you know that the average American eats about 38 bananas over the course of one year? And what do we generally do with the peel? We immediately toss it.) But, if you are looking to not let the peel go to waste and: repair skin damage reduce wrinkles treat acne and acne scarring Then take the peel of a ripened banana (not the entire peel, just a sliver) and gently massage your face with the inside of that peel until this inner part becomes brown-like and rather mushy. I tend to leave this...
