autiful By Loutrina Staley
Top Picks Facial Mask:
Indian Healing Clay. $6.00 at Health Food Stores “I have used it for years. It pulls all of the toxins out of your skin and a little bit goes a long way. It’s also great for acne prone skin.” Body Cream:
“Avocado Oil, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, and Shea Butter are very nice moisturizers for the skin, face and body!”
Remember that beautiful glowing skin and hair starts on the inside. Eat a diet filled with of fresh raw fruits and vegetables and drink plenty of water. This conditioner replaces natural oils and gives moisture that we need for our hair. It also soothes the scalp and makes hair shiny. But it is not too heavy. Works very well for all hair types. *Olive oil and coconut oils are good for a hot oil treatment. Hair Conditioner:
You can mix all of these together for the ultimate skin moisturizer. Melt 8 oz of Shea butter mix 2oz. of coconut oil and 2oz. of avocado oil.
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Nature’s Hair Care
How-to Hair Conditioner Recipe for “All Hair Types”: Mayonnaise (use the Kraft olive oil mayo if you can find it) Avocado Honey Aloe Vera gel (fresh) Blend all together and apply to hair. Leave on under the dryer for 30minutes or an hour if not under the dryer. You can also add an egg if you need to do a protein treatment.
Silicon Mix $6.00 at Amazon “Very cheap, but works very well!” Alter Ego Garlic Conditioner $15.00 at Amazon “A little pricier but works very well.” Natures Gate Herbal Shampoo and Conditioner $7.00 at Health Food Stores “Great for natural and relaxed hair, and it’s all natural.” Loutrina Staley, a licensed cosmetologist since 1994, graduates Andrews University in May with a Bachelor of Technology degree in horticulture, with nutrition emphasis. Lou believes that God has provided so much in nature and we need to take advantage of it.
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