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Grapefruit & Green Tea Masque

Posted on 19. Jun, 2010 by Jackson Sage in Recipes

Grapefruits are rich in the alpha-hydroxy acid, citric acid. Alpha-hydroxy acids are known to slough of old tired dead skin cells leaving your skin younger and more radiant, and to stimulate collagen production producing smoother skin.

Grapefruit & Green Tea Renewing Masque
For All Skin Types
Honey 1 tsp
Adzuki Bean & Rhassoul Microscrub 1 tsp
Grapefruit Juice   1 /2 tsp
Lavender & Green Tea Toner 1 /2 tsp
Rose Hip & Vitamin C Serum 5 drops
Tea Tree & White Willow Bark Serum 5 drops

Directions
Mix ingredients together. (Adjust ingredients for desired thickness.) Cleanse face with Cleanser. Mist face with Hydrating Mist. Leave face damp from Hydrating Mist. Apply masque in a circular motion to face, avoid eyes. Leave on for 5-10 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

Post Masque Care
Mist face with Hydrating Mist. Add two drops of Serum to a pea size amount of Skin Cream, apply to face.

Highlights of Additional Ingredients
Shiitake Mushroom Extract (in the Rose Hip & Vitamin C Serum): increase cell turnover, improve firmness and hydration, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Pumpkin Seed Extract (in the Rose Hip & Vitamin C Serum): Smoothes fine lines and wrinkles
Rice Bran (in the Adzuki Bean & Rhassoul Microscrub): A gentle exfoliate that helps to prevent wrinkles, heal blemishes, absorb dirt and balance oils.
Rhassoul Clay (in the Adzuki Bean & Rhassoul Microscrub): Rich in minerals, reduces dryness, improves skin clarity, improves elasticity, and skin texture.
White Willow Bark (in the Tea Tree & White Willow Bark Serum ): anti-inflammatory, clams and soothes skin
Honey: Antibacterial, anti-fungal, increase skin hydration
Sea Buckthorn Berry Oil (in the Rose Hip & Vitamin C Serum): Nourishing and restoring oil. and rich in vitamin E and anti-oxidants.
Helichrysum (in Tea Tree & White Willow Bark Serum ): Antibacterial, and wound healing
Echinacea (Adzuki Bean & Rhassoul Microscrub): anti-inflammatory antioxidant and antiseptic.
Green Tea (in Lavender & Green Tea Toner ): Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral. Helps to protect skin against UV radiation.

Renew Skin with Apple Rosemary Masque

Posted on 04. Apr, 2010 by Jackson Sage in Blog, Recipes

As seen on Virginia This Morning, CBS6


Most of us look in the mirror at the end of winter and wish we could find a short cut to a fresh, energized appearance. This simple recipe made with ingredients found right in your kitchen will help spring your dull winter skin back to life leaving it soft and glowing.  So hit the cupboard and transform your kitchen into a spa quality experience.


Bird on Bowl by Tasha McKelvey

Apple Rosemary Masque
For All Skin Types
•Apple Sauce 2 tsp
•Crushed Rosemary 1 tsp
•Cornmeal 1 tsp
•Olive Oil 3 drops
•Honey 1 tsp

Directions
Mix ingredients together. Cleanse face with Cleanser. Mist face with Hydrating Mist. Leave face damp from Hydrating Mist. Apply masque
in a circular motion to face, avoid eyes. Leave on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

Post Masque Care
Mist face with Hydrating Mist. Apply Skin Cream.

Highlights of  Ingredients
Apples: Apples contain the alpha-hydroxy acid, malic acid. Alpha-hydroxy acids are known to slough of old tired dead skin cells leaving your skin younger and more radiant, and to stimulate collagen production producing smoother skin. Apples are also rich in antioxidants, Vitamin A and C, to help protect against the signs of environmental damage.
Rosemary: Stimulates circulation, antibacterial, anti-fungal
Honey: Antibacterial, anti-fungal, increase skin hydration
Cornmeal: Gentle Exfoliate
Olive Oil: Nourishing and restoring oil

Kiwi & Pomegranate Masque

Posted on 04. Jan, 2010 by Jackson Sage in Recipes, Uncategorized

Kiwi has it all. It contains Vitamin A, a free radical scavenger. Free radical scavengers help protect the skin from oxidation which causes skin to become dry and dehydrated. Kiwis have high amounts of Vitamin C, which is know to be effective against fighting fine lines and wrinkles, and stimulating collagen production. Large amounts of alpha-hydroxy acid, know to slough of tired dead skin cells living your skin younger and more radiant, and to stimulate collagen production producing smoother skin. If that wasn’t enough, it has it own build in exfoliation with its gently seeds.

Kiwi & Pomegranate Masque

For All Skin Types
Jackson Sage Tea Tree Microscrub 1/2 tsp
•Kiwi & Pomegranate Puree 1/2
tsp
Jackson Sage Rose & Honey Cleanser 3 pumps
Jackson Sage Lavender Serum 4 drops
•Honey 1/2 tsp

Directions
Kiwi & Pomegranate Puree
Mix 1 Kiwi and 3 TBS Pomegranate Juice in a Blender. Refrigerate remaining
or add to a smoothie.
Masque
Mix ingredients together. Cleanse face with Rose Cleanser. Mist face with Rose and Aloe Hydrating Mist. Leave face damp from Hydrating Mist. Apply masque in a circular motion to face, avoid eyes. Leave on for 5-10 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
Post Masque Care
Mist face with Rose and Aloe Hydrating Mist. Add two drops of Lavender Serum to a pea size
amount of Lavender Skin Cream, apply to face.

Highlights of Additional Ingredients
* Shiitake Mushroom Extract (in the Rose Serum): increase cell turnover, improve firmness and hydration, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles
* Atlantic Kelp (in the Tea Tree MicroScrub): Helps to remove toxins, and improves skins elasticity
* Licorice Root Extract (in the Rose Cleanser): anti-inflammatory and moisturizer, and brightens and lightens skin
* Rice Bran (in the Tea Tree MicroScrub): A gentle exfoliate that helps to prevent
wrinkles, heal blemishes, absorb dirt and balance oils.

Handmade Holiday Lip Balm Recipe

Posted on 30. Nov, 2009 by Jackson Sage in Recipes, Uncategorized

Originally posted on Handmade Holiday Blog

See our live spot on Virginia This Morning on December 12.08.09 between 9-10 am. Where you can see how to make a Lip Balm step by step and hear more about our wonderful vendors!

Lip Balm Recipe by Jackson Sage
Use this simple and fun recipe as gifts, to promote and event or company, or party invites.
This recipe fills 24- .15 oz lip balm tubes.

Step 1: Create Lip Balms

Supplies:

4 fl oz Sweet Almond Oil
4 TBS Beeswax
1- 1.5 tsp of flavoring (Essential oils such as Peppermint, Lime, Lemon, Sweet Orange, Eucalyptus)

Directions:
Add Beeswax and Sweet Almond Oil into a glass measuring cup.

Microwave approximately one minute till beeswax is melted.

Add Flavoring and stir.
Pour into lip balm tubes.

Let cool. If you spill some down the side, let cool and then wipe away.

Where to purchase supplies:
From Nature with Love
SKS Bottles

Step 2: Create Labels

Supplies:

White Full Sheet of Labels (such as Avery 8255
X-acto knife (can use scissors)
Cutting Mat
Label template download. Click here to download.

Directions:
Once lip balms are cool, about an hour, you can add the labels.
Import Label template to word processing program.
Create labels.
Print on highest Quality.
Cute with X-acto knife. Apply to Lip Balm Tubes.

Hints and tips:
Want a firmer lip balm, add more beeswax. Too hard, add more oil.
To test how hard or soft your lip balm will be, after heating oil and beeswax and before poring, place a small amount on a spoon and place in freezer for a few minutes. When it cools you can test the consistency of the mixture.
If oils harden in your mixing jar while pouring into containers, just place back into the microwave for a few more seconds to re-melt.
Mint Essential oils will tingle the lips, less may be more.
Citrus Oils are lighter in scent.

Happy Thanksgiving Masque with Pumpkins and Apples

Posted on 25. Nov, 2009 by Jackson Sage in Recipes, Uncategorized

Pumpkins get their rich color from Beta Carotene, a precursor to Vitamin A, making Pumpkins a star free radical scavenger. Free radical scavengers help protect the skin from oxidation which causes skin to become dry and dehydrated. Pumpkin’s natural enzymes unclog pores, remove impurities, and soften skin. Pumpkin Seeds are rich in Fatty Acids that aid in collagen production, while reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

Pumpkin and Apple Masque
For All Skin Types- Dry
Honey 1 tsp
Pumpkin Puree 1 tsp
Lavender Microscrub 1/2 tsp
Apple Juice 1/4 tsp
Rose Serum 5 drops

Directions
Mix ingredients together. Cleanse face with Rose Cleanser. Mist face with Rose and Aloe Hydrating Mist. Leave face damp from Hydrating Mist. Apply masque in a circular motion to face, avoid eyes. Leave on for 5-10 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

Post Masque Care
Mist face with Rose and Aloe Hydrating Mist. Add two drops of Rose Serum to a pea size amount of Rose Skin Cream, apply to face.

Highlights of Additional Ingredients
Shiitake Mushroom Extract (in the Tea Tree Serum): increase cell turnover, improve firmness and hydration, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Atlantic Kelp (in the Lavender MicroScrub): Helps to remove toxins, and improves skins elasticity
Pumpkin Seed Extract (in the Rose Serum): Smoothes fine lines and wrinkles
Rice Bran ( in the Lavender MicroScrub): A gentle exfoliate that helps to prevent wrinkles, heal blemishes, absorb dirt and balance oils.

Apple Honey Masque

Posted on 26. Oct, 2009 by Jackson Sage in Recipes

Here is one of the recipes from the Fall Face Treat Event:

You know fall has arrived when the apples are ready to harvest. Fresh apples make this the perfect time of year to use this beneficial fruit for clearer and smoother skin. Apples contain the alpha-hydroxy acid, malic acid. Alpha-hydroxy acids are known to slough of old tired dead skin cells leaving your skin younger and more radiant, and to stimulate collagen production producing smoother skin. Apples are also rich in antioxidants, Vitamin A and C, to help protect against the signs of environmental damage.

Apple Honey Masque
For All Skin Types
Honey 1 tsp
Apple Sauce 1 tsp
Tea Tree Serum 5 drops
Lavender Scrub 1/2 tsp
Lavender Serum 3 drops

Directions
Mix ingredients together. Cleanse face with Lavender Cleanser. Mist face with Lavender Hydrating Mist. Leave face damp from Hydrating Mist. Apply masque in a circular motion to face, avoid eyes. Leave on for 5-10 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

Post Masque Care
Mist face with Lavender Hydrating Mist. Apply Lavender Skin Cream.

Highlights of Additional Ingredients
Willow Bark Extract (in the Tea Tree Serum): Stimulates cell growth, astringent
Honey: Antibacterial, anti-fungal, increase skin hydration
Kaolin Clay (in the Lavender Scrub): Rejuvenates skin, stimulates circulation, and exfoliates and cleanses
Sea Buckthorn Berry Oil ( in the Lavender Serum): Nourishing and restoring oil. and rich in vitamin E and anti-oxidants.

Summer Skin Masque: Tomato

Posted on 28. Aug, 2009 by Jackson Sage in Recipes

Has summer humidity and sun gotten to your skin. Try this masque that combines Jackson Sage products with fresh veggies and fruits from your garden.

Tomato Masque
Combination- Oliy Skin, spot treatment for breakouts

Tomatoes are rich in Lycopene. What is Lycopene? A small molecule that is rich in antioxidants. Even better tomatoes are rich in other antioxidants– vitamin A and C! Not only that they are naturally acidic, and have cooling and astringent properties.

What does this mean? That tomatoes help get rid excessive oils, help with acne and brighten dull skin.

This recipe uses tomato paste but you can choose, and is recommended, to use pulp your home grown tomatoes.
The measurements are not exact. You will want to form a nice paste that flows easily onto your face.

1 spoonful of Lavender Daily Scrub
1 spoonful of Organic Tomato Paste (or pulp from home grown tomatoes)
1/4 tsp Honey
5 drops Tea Tree Serum
Add Lavender Toner to form a nice flowing paste

Directions
1. Clean face
2. Mist face with Lime Toner
3. Apply Tomato Masque, avoiding eye area, gently in a circular motion
4. Leave masque on for 15 minutes.
5. Remove with a wash cloth and warm water