Homemade Beauty - Page 4                                      (1), (2), (3), (4) Previous  (1), (2), (3), (4) Previous Natural Teeth Whitener   from www.caymanmama.com This teeth whitener recipe will not cause sensitivity or wear away your tooth enamel.  The sage also  has antibacterial properties to fight germs and keep your teeth clean and fresh.          Ingredients         2 tablespoons dried sage leaves         2 tablespoons sea salt Preheat your oven to 250 degrees. Grind the salt and sage together using a spice grinder. Spread the  mixture evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. After it cools, stir it to blend and pour the  mixture in a small jar. Put a small amount on your toothbrush and brush vigorously, then rinse  thoroughly. Egyptian-Style Milk Bath   This recipe is taken from Natural Beauty Pamper Yourself with Salon Secrets at Home  by Laura DuPriest.          2 tablespoons regular oatmeal         1 cup powdered milk         2 tablespoons almond meal *         2 to 3 drops of your favorite essential oil ** Grind the oatmeal to a fine powder and combine all ingredients in a small bowl.  Store it in a pretty jar in your bathroom.  For a relaxing bath, add 2 tablespoons to bath water and soak for 20 minutes.  Afterward, your skin will be remarkably soft and smooth. * grind up 10 fresh almonds in a food processor if you can't find almond meal in the store. ** If you have severe allergies you may want to go sans essential oils when making your mixture.   One of the things Cleopatra is known for was her propensity for milk baths.  History tells us that she  indulged herself often to make her skin smooth and soft.  This simple, ancient-based beauty bath  recipe is sure to delight you with its results just like it did Cleopatra.    Spice Island Escape Bath Oil  This recipe comes from The Herbal Home Spa  by Greta Breedlove         1/4 cup sesame oil         1/8 cup cinnamon chips         5 whole cloves         1 large bay leaf, crumbled         Dash nutmeg or mace  Yield: 1  treatment   To Make: 1. Place all ingredients in a glass jar.  Let them steep for 1 week, shaking daily. 2. Strain the spices out of the oil using a fine mesh strainer. To Use: 1. Start filling the tub with water.  When the tub is half full, pour the spicy sesame oil under the tap. 2. Slip into the tub as soon as the mix is poured to receive the full benefit of the scented oil. 3. Rinse with cool water after bathing.  Home, Books, Resources, Recommended Products, Articles, Blog, Homemade Beauty, Support, Services, About, Contact Us, Site Map, Newsletters