Instead of composting those "just beginning to brown" avocados... how about making a swift turn around and whipping up a rather nutritious face mask? Simply mash the over-ripe avo with a little lemon juice and egg white , and you'll have a creamy-delish face mask that your face will be thanking you for in years to come!

Avocado is rich in monosaturated fats, oleic acids, and phytosterols that are anti-inflammatory. Egg whites give a full on protein hit and provide a tightening effect to the cells of the skin, and lemon juice cleanses the pores and brightens the complexion..

This natural hair repair is perfect for re-moisturising your winter dried tresses. Avocado is considered as one of the best natural fruits for deep conditioning of your hair...  perfect for dry and rough hairs to make them soft, smooth, hydrated and thick. It also stimulates scalp and reduces hair loss.

Nutritional Benefits:

•        Avocado is rich in vitamin E and Protein.
•        It makes hair soft and smooth.
•        Is antibacterial which protects hair and scalp.
•        Honey is also full of essential vitamins, minerals.
•        It also gives moisturizing treatment to hair.
•        Olive Oil is the best natural moisturizer for hair.

How to Make:-

1 Ripe Avocado

1 Tbs of Honey (Can be substituted with 1 egg ... also rich in proteins and vitamins)

2 Tbs of Olive Oil

Method:

Take one ripe avocado and mash flesh of it. Add 1 tablespoon of honey and 2 tablespoons olive oil to avocado mash and mix it well until it turns creamy. Apply it to your hair thoroughly and leave it for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, use a gentle hair shampoo and rinse your hair thoroughly.

Coffee is a fantastic natural exfoliant. It has anti-inflammatory effects and can boost collagen production due to the presence of Caffeic Acid. Coffee can serve as a skin stimulant in the same way it stimulates our body in the morning.

Simply combine 1 tablespoon of ground coffee (or use the wet coffee grounds from morning coffee for the more frugle and recycling amongst us) If you use olive oil, there's no need to moisturise afterwards, due to its super moisturising properties. As a little top tip... be sure to buff off the coffee grains over a plugged sink to catch the grains and prevent drain blockages ... May your skin enjoy!

What you will need:

• Dried calendula petals
• Carrier oil (olive oil, Grapeseed oil, or sunflower oil are some great options)
• A clean dry glass jar with a lid

There are two methods to infuse the oil:

• Cold infusion method – This is the usually preferred techniques because it protects the delicate calendula from heat damage.
  1. Put your desired amount of dried calendula petals in a clean, dry glass jar.
  2. Fill the jar with your carrier oil of choice to cover the petals by an inch.
  3. Put in a sunny place to infuse for four weeks.
  4. Drain the petals from the oil and store the oil in a container with a lid for up to one year.
• Hot infusion method – This method is much quicker than the cold infusion method but won’t have the same strength because of the presence of heat.
  1. Put your desired amount of dried calendula petals in a clean, dry glass jar.
  2. Fill the jar with your carrier oil of choice to cover the petals by an inch.
  3. Dump the entire contents of the jar (the petals and the oil) in a small saucepan or slow cookers. Heat on low for four hours, stirring occasionally.
  4. Let cool. Drain the petals from the oil and store the oil in a container with a lid for up to one year.

You can use the homemade calendula oil as an after-bath body oil, salve, baby oil, lotion, or home remedy for dry skin, inflamed areas, or rashes