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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.

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