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Natural skin and hair care

Orange exfoliant for oily or combination skin

A scrub mask with clay, almond and orange peel.

Used for

Time
5 minutes
Makes
About 180 g
Almond

Clay absorbs excess sebum, ground almond and cornmeal scrub, and orange peel and peppermint add a fresh scent. For oily or combination skin.

Ingredients

  • 60 g kaolin
  • 30 g finely ground almonds
  • 60 g goat's milk powder
  • 15 g cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons orange peel powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried peppermint leaves
  • Honey, water or jojoba oil to mix

Step by step

  1. Mix the dry ingredients and store dry and covered.
  2. Make up a portion, apply with gentle circles and rinse with lukewarm water.

Registry

Herbs in this recipe

Read more about effects and safety on each herb’s page.

  • Caution

    Asia · Food · № 223

    Almond

    Prunus dulcis

    Traditionally attributed effects: sweet almond soothing, stimulating, nourishing, strengthens the nerves; bitter almond soothing, laxative, calming in cough.

    Ayurveda+2Folklore
  • Caution

    Asia · Food · № 220

    Orange

    Citrus sinensis

    Traditionally attributed effects: against dandruff; sweet oranges good for skin and hair.

    Ayurveda+2Folklore
  • Caution

    Europe · Herb · № 3

    Mint

    Mentha × piperita

    Peppermint oil has been studied in irritable bowel syndrome and may reduce abdominal pain. The tea is used for a full stomach and nausea. With heartburn peppermint can make complaints worse.

    Greco-Roman medicine+4Folklore

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