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It won’t be easy for those who know me to say that I’m a girly girl because…well, I am not (usually that is). For some weird reason, I’ve always had more male friends than females. Growing up, I hated the idea of spending half a day shopping for clothes and shoes, I blew money on music cds. I prefer watching action/thriller/horrors over most chick flicks. I am able to swear like a truck driver BUT when it comes to beauty and looking well, great - I am a HUGE girly girl. I absolutely loooveee being pampered and pampering myself. But honestly who can always afford to go to a spa?! I don’t know about you, but I live in a pretty tight budget. But that doesn’t mean I can’t or don’t take care of myself. In fact, I enjoy it very much! I absolutely love shopping for makeup, bubble baths, scrubs as well as whip up my own, 100% natural beauty products.

Whenever I am in the mood, I whip up some of the following recipes, speed clean the apartment (cleanliness is important!), turn down the lights and light some fragrant candles/incense. Then I get down to work. By the time my husband returns home, I am pampered, relaxed and in a great mood. And you know what’s the best thing? These recipes work wonders so I am left with a glowing complexion, beautiful, shiny hair and soft, silky skin!

i. Avocado Hair Mask

Ingredients:

1 ripe avocado

2 tablespoon of olive oil

1 egg yolk

optional: 2 teaspoon of vinegar

Direction:

In a bowl, mash avocados until there are no visible chunks. Add yolk, gradually add olive oil and mix. Add vinegar (if using) to make a smooth but too thick paste. Rise hair a little and towel dry for easy application. Apply the mask, giving extra attention to ends. Leave on for 20 minutes for normal hair and 30 minutes for dry hair. Shampoo and condition as usual.

ii. Yogurt and Jam Face mask

Ingredients:

2 tablespoon plain yogurt

1 table spoon regular flour

1 1/2 teaspoon fruit/mixed-fruit jam (such as E.D Smith triple fruit)

optional: 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice
Direction:

In a bowl, add yogurt and lemon juice and mix thoroughly. Add half the flour and jam and mix until there are no lumps. If the mixture is thick, add more yogurt. If it’s too thin, add more flour. Mix until smooth. Apply on clean/dry face. Leave on until completely dry (15-20 minutes). Dampen face with a little warm water to loosen mask. Wash and pat dry. Apply moisturizer to prevent dryness.

iii. Sugar Lemon Body Scrub

Ingredients:

Juice of 1 lemon

1 cup of regular sugar

Direction:

In a bowl, pour half the sugar and gradually mix in the juice. Add more sugar if it’s too thick. Mix until smooth. Apply on damp skin and apply scrub on a circular motion. (tip: start from ankles and pay attention to dry areas such as knees and elbows). This scrub easily washes off with water.

Now head on over to the kitchen, try these recipes. Light some candles, draw a bubble bath (I’m in love with Ombra Rose Bubble Bath, $9.99 found in your local health food stores such as Lennies Health Foods) and take the evening all for yourself!

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