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Recipes from the Beauty Cookbook

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The After Dark issue of girlboss, released April 30, features an extensive “Beauty Cookbook” containing advice on natural and synthetic skin and hair care products to use and to avoid. We put together some recipes based on experts’ advice from the article so you can put your newfound beauty knowledge to good use!

face mask for clearer skin

2 T. Rolled Oats
1/2 T. Honey
1/2 T. Lemon Juice
4 Drops tea tree essential oil

Mix and apply to face, leaving for 15 minutes before rinsing.

Hair mask for scalp soothing

1 Ripe avocado
1 T. Argan oil
1 T. Honey
1/8 C. coconut milk

Combine ingredients in a blender. Smooth mixture throughout hair from roots to tips, wrap hair, leave for 30 minutes, then shampoo and condition as usual.

Face mask for hydration

1/4 Ripe avocado
1/2 Ripe banana
1 Egg yolk

Mix and apply to face, leaving for 15 minutes before rinsing.

Hair mask for hydration

3 T. Unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 Avocado
1 T. Honey

Apply to wet hair from roots to ends. Cover with plastic and a towel or shower cap. Let sit for 10-30 minutes before rinsing thoroughly.

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