oatmeal facial

today i was inspired by hippie mom at the raw journal to treat myself to a facial and post a funny pic with the goo on my face.

(the turquoise background is the chill room we painted recently.
me likey.)

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Facial Ingredients (found here):

• 2 tablespoons oatmeal

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons commercial pure aloe vera or aloe vera gel from a plant

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend until creamy.

2. Store in a covered jar in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Instructions for use:

1. Wet your face with water.

2. Apply scrub to your face with a gentle circular motion. Take care not to tug the skin, and avoid the eye area.

3. Rinse with warm water followed by a quick cold-water rinse.

4. Cleanse your face with your normal cleanser.

i left the mixture on my face, neck, and rough spots for about 20 minutes, then rinsed it off in a nice steamy shower. my skin was left looking radiant and feeling oh so smooth. as john says, my cheeks are extra buttery. :P

i also gave myself a pedi and painted my toenails bright peach with one white flower in protest of the fall season. ( would have posted a pic but my feet are shy =)

i am not ready to say goodbye to summer just yet...are you?