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Good Enough to Eat: 7 Natural Skincare Recipes

1. HONEY AND AVOCADO HAIR TREATMENT

With the huge range of hair products on the market, it’s almost impossible to decide on the best solution for dry or lackluster hair. And once you find the right treatment, how are you meant to use it, anyway? Rinse and repeat? Leave on for five minutes? What’s the deal? Look no further than this simple, revitalizing hair treatment to get your hair looking and feeling silky as can be.

INGREDIENTS:
1 medium avocado
2 tbsp honey

DIRECTIONS:
1. Mash the avocado and mix with honey
2. Massage into hair and leave for 20-30 minutes
3. Relax! Check out these DIY tips for inspiration
4. Wash and dry shiny hair as usual

Avocados are great for natural skincare

Avocado season – inside and out (Shutterstock)

2. OATMEAL AND ONION MASK

Okay, you might not want to eat this one. But your skin will thank you for whipping up a batch, and cleansing it free of impurities. This natural skincare recipe is especially good for acne-prone skin, but it’s appropriate for all complexions.

INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup boiling water
1/3 cup plain oatmeal
1 large yellow or white onion
1/2 teaspoon of honey

DIRECTIONS:
1. Pour water over oatmeal and let steep for five minutes
2. Puree the onion in a food processor
3. Add onion puree and honey to oatmeal paste while it’s all still warm, and stir
4. Spread on face and leave for 10 minutes
5. Chill time! Pump some inspirational music and enjoy
6. Wash face and enjoy your shiny skin

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