November's Tip of the Month-Cranberry

For an at-home spa experience, take advantage of the cranberry season by making your own homemade facial masque. 

Cranberry Concoction
¼ teaspoon Green Clay
1 teaspoon Plain Yogurt
1 tablespoon Honey
¼  cup of cranberries
¼ cup cranberry juice

Directions:  Blend the cranberries to a pulp.  Mix in all other ingredients thoroughly.  Apply to face and leave on for 10-15 minutes.  Rinse thoroughly with a dark colored wash cloth (so you won’t stain a light one).  Tone and moisturize as usual.  If you would like your masque to be thicker you can add more green clay.  What you are left with is a radiant, exfoliated, hydrated, fresh face without spending the $$$ on a professional facial

Add some shine to your lips with this lip gloss recipe

1 tablespoon Almond oil
10 fresh cranberries
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon petroleum jelly (optional - for more shine)

Mix together all ingredients and place in a microwave or heat-resistant container. Heat in the microwave or a water bath until the mixture just begins to boil (1-2 minutes in the microwave). Stir well and gently mash the berries. Let sit for 5 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove all pieces of cranberry. Stir and allow to cool completely. When cool, spoon into a clean container.