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"A nice gift to your chocoholic friends, very thoughtful because they won't gain an ounce! Vary the scent by using peppermint essential oil or coconut fragrance oil instead of the orange."

Ingredients: cocoa powder, mineral water...

"Chef #248023 inspired me to make this after I made her Body Butter Whip.
Shea butter is known for its cosmetic properties as a moisturizer and emollient. As well as an anti-inflammatory agent. Shea butter can be effective at treating the following conditions: fading scars, eczema, burns, rashes, acne, severely dry skin, blemishes, dark spots, skin..."

Ingredients: cornstarch, cocoa butter...

"Parsley has a healing effect. This is suitable for an oily skin. Do a small test-patch first on your face. I found it left a greenish glow on my skin but tried it out on others and it was alright."

Ingredients: cider vinegar, parsley, yogurt...

"Honey is antiseptic, cleaning your pores, and toning your skin. It's for your face but go ahead and enjoy the other half of the apple with lemon juices and honey on it whie your face gets renewed!"

Ingredients: fresh lemon juice, honey...

"Another "fun" soap recipe. These soaps have the natural look and its a lovely soap to use. I buy bars of cream soap which I grate in my food processor, its really hard to this by hand. For this recipe you need about 2 bars of soap, the last bit of soap does not grate in the machine and slips through most of the time, remove it and try to..."

Ingredients: bran flakes, bottled water...

"Have a sinus headache or a head cold? Give this a try!"

Ingredients: cucumbers, epsom salts...

"This mask isn't the prettiest, nor does it smell very appealing, but it has done wonders for my skin and leaves it very smooth. These ingredients are just a base, you can use almost anything you have on hand. I chose lavender oil because it heals acne scars, and dandelion, burdock root, and red clover because they have wonderful healing properties..."

Ingredients: assorted herbs, brewer's yeast...

"Inspired by Chef Lisa Hayward's excellent cinnamon-oatmeal milk bath, I created this holiday spice version specifically for xmas gift giving. I bought all ingredients at a bulk food store."

Ingredients: cornstarch, dried rosemary...

"This is a light,tropical and luscious body butter that smells almost good enough to eat! I wouldn't however!!! I received this recipe in a monthy e-newsletter I receive from Nature's Gift. It is a wonderful small company in TN which specializes in essential oils and aromatherapy supplies. I love applying this butter right after I get out..."

Ingredients: cornstarch, coconut oil...

"Josephine de Beaubarnais married Napolean Bonaparte in France in 1796. She is known for her beautiful and clear complexion, the credit of which, she gives this cleanser. Stored refrigerated, this will last for a few weeks."

Ingredients: aloe vera gel, whole milk...

"Found this recipe at about.com. Papaya contains a strong enzyme called papain which dissolves oil and dead skin cells; it is one of the best non-abrasive masks that you can use. The strawberries also helps exfoliate those dead skin cells."

Ingredients: egg whites, strawberries...

"This powder is awesome to use in the hot summer months when prickly heat/rash breaks out on the body due to excessive perspiration. It's best to stay cool at such a time. To do that, use this powder to stay cool and dry. I like to make a batch of this and store it in my refrigerator, so that when I apply this, I feel light and cool!Also, wear light..."

Ingredients: cornflour, ground cinnamon...

"If you have a painful sunburn, try soaking away your worries in this comforting bath."

Ingredients: cucumbers, oatmeal, rosemary...

"From Janice Cox's Natural Beauty At Home, 2nd edition."

Ingredients: gin, witch hazel, rum...