water magic – rejuvenating mask
Is beauty a quality of the face and the body, or perhaps of the spirit? If all three play a part, what better place of enhancement could you find than the bathtub? Cleopatra bathed in rose petals before seducing Mark Anthony. The Sultan of Baghdad’s favorite, Kadin, attributed her rise in power to the bath oil she had the court magician concoct from the fragrance of night-blooming jasmine. Catherine the Great used vodka to cleanse her skin; it acts as a perfect astringent, taking off the surface dirt to leave the skin glowing. Beware, you might get funny looks from your friends when they find the bottle of vodka in your bathroom medicine chest. But we won’t blame you for taking a sip while having a soak. We have centuries of beauty magic at our disposal… Here’s a slightly more in-depth recipe, and for a girl who’s recently started a new (first ever proper) office job, I need this more than ever. Rejuvenating Yeast Mask Purpose: Because of the huge volume of stress and pollution in our daily lives, it is important to take the time to properly cleanse and oxygenate our skin. When used once a month, this mask will help counteract the aging effects of environmental pollution. This is excellent for city dwellers or people who spend a lot of time in airplanes or in their cars. 2 tbsp. powdered brewer’s yeast