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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Wednesday, September 19, 2001

Recipes for face

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Gannett News Services

Citri-Meal Facial Scrub

    2 tablespoons fine oatmeal
    1 tablespoon dried ground orange peel

Grind oatmeal and orange peel together in food processor (as fine a powder as possible). Keep in a lidded jar. In palm, mix 1 teaspoon of the mixture with just enough warm water to create a paste. Rub gently into skin and rinse with warm water.

— From "Home Made" by Alexa Lett

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Baking Soda Exfoliant

    3 teaspoons baking soda
    1 teaspoon water
    Juice of one orange or four drops of favorite essential oil

Mix ingredients to form a paste. Apply to face in gentle circular motion and rinse with warm water.

— From Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Recipes

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Facial Mask

    1/2 cup plain yogurt
    1/2 teaspoon Fuller's Earth (available at drugstores)
    1 teaspoon honey
    3 drops chamomile oil

Blend thoroughly and apply to face and neck. Leave on for 10 to 12 minutes, rinse with warm water and moisturize.

— From "Home Made" by Alexa Lett