Sage is a well-known hair rinse, but it also makes a wonderful facial mask, perfect for all skin types. Any type of sage will work in this recipe, but pineapple sage has a delicious tropical scent. Makes 2 ounces.
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1 tablespoon fresh pineapple sage leaves
• 3 tablespoons oatmeal
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 egg white
1. Pour water over sage leaves; cool completely. Strain and add sage liquid to oatmeal, honey and egg white. Mix until smooth and creamy.
2. Spread mixture on clean skin and leave on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water and pat skin dry.
Janice Cox is the author of Natural Beauty At Home (Henry Holt and Company, New York). For more information and recipes visit her website atwww.herbcompanion.com/contributors.
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