Showing posts with label mint. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mint. Show all posts

Monday, June 13, 2011

Minty Madness!

The mint is prolific in our garden this time of year
and so we thought we’d share some
favorite non-food recipes.
Minty Facial Toner
4 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 ¾ cups water
Directions:
1. Bring water to a boil, add mint, take off heat and steep 15 minutes.
2. Strain the mint leaves from the liquid.
3. Pour the liquid into a glass bottle and store in the fridge.
4. Apply to face – no need to rinse!

Fresh Mint Foot Scrub
3 tablespoons ground salt
3 tablespoons sugar
3 drops peppermint essential oil
2 drops tea tree oil
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ cups finely chopped fresh mint leaves
Directions:
1. Combine salt, sugar and mint leaves.
2. Add oils and mix well.
3. Store in a glass container.
4. Massage into your feet and rinse with cold water when done.
Minty Smooth Hair conditioner
1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup chopped mint leaves
1 tablespoon honey
½ juice from a fresh squeezed orange
Directions:
1. Mix well.
2. Leave on hair for at least 15 minutes.
3. Rinse well.