Monday, October 15, 2012
RECIPE - 2 FABULOUS EXFOLIANTS
1. For the Vata and Kapha constitutions, therefore for cold-dry and cold-oily skin. Excellent to calm acne.
1/2 teaspoon of honey
1 cup of boiling water
5 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon of sage powder
5 fresh neem leaves or 1/4 teaspon of neem powder
Method:
- Infuse the herbs in boiling water.
- Gradually dilute honey in approximatez 1 Tbsp of the infusion to obtain a texture that is smooth but not runny
- Apply on your face and let penetrate for 11 minutes.
- During that time, drink the rest of the tea.
- Rince with tepid water. Use a coloured facecloth to avoid visible stains!
2. For the Pitta constitution, therefore sensitive hot skin, use:
2 teaspoons of rice syrup
1/4 teaspoon of turmeric
1/4 teaspoon of neem leaf
approximately1/4 teaspoon of rice milk or organic cow's milk
Method:
- Make a smooth (but not runny) paste with all the ingredients.
- Let penetrate for 11 minutes. Meanwhile, enjoy a nice cup of mint tea.
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