Welcome once again to In the Mix Fridays, were we step into the Journey Test Kitchen and try some home made hair and care products on for size. In last week’s session we had some hits and misses, but in general I had a pretty good time playing pseudo-chemist and experimenting.
For this week I’m working the seemingly popular avocado, the very versatile banana, and a bit of plain yogurt. I’ve had this one particular recipe following me around for the last couple of weeks, so I figured I’d give it a shot. In addition to that, I wanted to try out the “no poo” process from yesterday’s Journey Guest Spot, and see how well that works with me.
So without any further ado…
The No-Poo Method
~ 1 tbls. baking soda
Water
2 tbls. apple cider vinegar w/ equal parts water
Dissolve baking soda in just enough water to make a paste. Apply this to your roots only.; work it in and let it sit for a minute.
Using your finger tips, scrub your scalp, starting by making a circle on the top of your head in the area you’d wear a crown. Focus on the back of this circle to begin with. Next, fill in the circle, where your part would bes. Trace your fingertips around the bottom edge of the circle, while still scrubbing. Lastly, scrub the back of your skull and your temples/sideburns.
Next, combine the apple cider vinegar with water. After rinsing the baking soda out, pour the apple cider vinegar mixture over the ends of your hair, let it sit for a minute and then rinse it out.
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Avocado Conditioner
1 whole avocado
1 cup of coconut milk
Mash avocado thoroughly and then slowly mix with the milk and stir until it resembles a thick mixture. Cover hair allow to set for15 minutes, then rinse completely.
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And now for this week’s facial recipe:
Gentle Facial Cleanser
1/2 c. oatmeal
2 tbls. plain yogurt (enough to make a paste)
Combine ingredients, smooth over entire face, avoiding the eye area. Allow to sit for 10 minutes then rinse.
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Banana Wrinkle Fighter Mask
1/4 banana
Peel and mash banana until very creamy. Spread all over face and leave for 15-20 minutes before rinsing off with warm water followed by a dash of cold. Gently pat dry.
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And off I go to get my experimentation on. See ya’ll on the flip with the results!
Blessed Be…
Idadi
*** Partial Source List: SkinCareRecipesandRemedies.com, and HomeMadeBeautyRecipes.com.
