And here are the results!

Recipes are rated on a scale of 1 – 5 Afro Picks… 1 being the lowest rating, and something I would not use again or recommend, and 5 being the highest rating of something I’d most likely use again within the next five minutes. *lol*

And heeeeeeeeeeeeere we go…

Milk and Oat Mask –

Putting this recipe together is as simple as making a bowl of your favourite breakfast cereal. Simply cook the oat, add the milk and honey, and *VIOLA*! Since the oats are cooked, I didn’t have as difficult a time applying the mask as I did with the Oatmeal and Honey Mask from week one. It was, however, just as messy, so if you dare to try this mask you want to make sure you do it over a sink or at the bathroom counter.

Clean up is relatively easy as well, once you get all the honey off, and the after effects are smooth skin and “small” pores. You want to make sure to use a toner as a follow-up to make sure your pores are open enough to get rid of any of the mask that may have embedded itself, and I found it very necessary to moisturize once all was said and done.

While I won’t be personally using this recipe again, I do recommend it for all skin types, at least once a week.

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Sugar and Olive Oil Lip Balm – 1/2

This may not replace my beloved Blistix anytime soon, but I do hold a slight affinity for this mixture, simply because I love olive oil. I used turbinado sugar instead of regular granulated sugar, to really get the exfoliation effect going.

Application takes a bit of finesse since olive oil has a somewhat drippy consistency, but once the mixture was on my lips the results were almost instant! Not too “greasy” yet very very smooth, giving my lips a full and sexy softness.

Unfortunately, this was not a long lasting balm. Within about two minutes my lips soaked up most of it, and I needed to reapply. A travel container may be necessary if you take this on the go, because several applications might be in order.

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Cool Tea Eye Compress –

I really don’t suffer from puffy eye syndrome, but I figured I’d give this recipe a try since I read a lot… to give my eyes a “refresher” of sorts.

As simple as making a cup of tea because essentially, that’s exactly what you’re doing! So this recipe doubles as a thirst quencher as well!

I used green tea, and followed the directions accordingly. Once the time elapsed I can say that my eyes did indeed feel a bit “fresher”, if you can imagine that. Beyond that, this recipe didn’t do much for me, but I’d still recommend it for those who do suffer puffy eyes or constant eye strain.

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So there you have it. If you do try any of the recipes out, I’d love to hear your results. You can leave a comment here or send them to me via Email at amichelle@journeyback2me.com.

I wish you happy experimenting!

Healthy Hair Wishes,