Did you know you can crush aspirin to form the equivalent of an expensive exfoliating cream? I didn't either, but according to this article from the Times of London, it's true: http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/the_way_we_live/article5038671.ece

"Aspirin contains a beta hydroxy acid, the main component of expensive designer exfoliators/creams. Cost of said products: upwards of £40. Cost of aspirin mask: pence. Get six plain, uncoated aspirins. Crush them with the back of a spoon. Mix with water to make a paste. Put the paste on your face. Leave it for 10 minutes. Rinse off, massaging to exfoliate as you go. For God’s sake, keep your mouth and eyes shut. Pat face dry."
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http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/the_way_we_live/art...

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CLEANSE:
Normal/Acne/Oily skin: Mix 1 tablespoon plain or vanilla yogurt with the juice of 1/4 lemon & massage onto skin. Rinse with warm water.

EXFOLIATE:
Normal/Acne/ Oily: Combine 1 tablespoon of tomato juice with 1½ tablespoon of sugar, and massage in tiny circles all over face and neck. Avoid using near eyes. Rinse thoroughly

BODY CARE:
Rough hands: Chop 3-5 mint leaves in a mixing bowl, and squeeze in 1/2 a lime. Add in 1 tablespoon each of sugar & olive oil. Massage into the palm of your hand working the product around. This is a great cuticle treatment!

via: http://fashiontribes.typepad.com/main/2007/06/get-gorgous-sum.html

Water Resistant Sunscreen

1.8 oz water
1 oz aloe vera
0.5 oz zinc oxide
1.6 oz olive oil
0.5 oz beeswax
0.04 oz borax
0.06 soy lecithin

via: http://www.wabisabibaby.com/blog/index.php/2008/09/water-resistant-sunscreen-recipe/

I can provide more if needed.
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Used site: search for makezine.com through google.

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As a female chef who specializes in health foods, it was a natural to branch out into natural skin care products, most of which I make from things already in the kitchen. I sometimes sell them at local arts & crafts shows, farmers markets, and the like.

Now that it's cold outside and warm inside, dry skin is a problem. I crush a handful of raw oatmeal into my bath water, light a candle, pour a glass of wine, grab a book, and soak a while. It works wonders. Oatmeal is a humectant, meaning it draws water to it (and to your skin).

Want more? I will answer specific questions here at my mahalo site or at www.blog-o-licious.com. Lip balms? Facial moisturizers? Skin fresheners? Please let me know exactly what you're looking for.
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Sugar and olive oil for a moisturizing body scrub.

Others:

Vinegar makes a great cleaning rinse for your hair to get rid of product residue. Olive oil is an excellent conditioner (If you use too much you may need some more of that vinegar to help rinse it out though.

Equal parts of Epson and Kosher salt mixed with a few drops of essential oil for scented bath salts makes a great gift.
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this site has a lot of recipes

http://www.smartskincare.com/tips/tipcategidx/skinrecipe/
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