Recipe for November 2007
The Sea buckthorns (Hippophae rhamnoides) are deciduous shrubs that typically range from 0.5 to 6 m in height with equivalent spread, but may reach up to 18 m in central Asia. The staminate trees are more erect than the spreading pistillate trees. They can survive temperatures as low as - 40°C, and are both drought and salt tolerant. Sea buckthorns require full sunlight for good growth and cannot tolerate shady conditions near larger trees. The branches are dense, stiff, and very thorny with both terminal and axillary twig spines.
Sea buckthorn is adapted to a wide variety of soils, and will grow on marginal land including sandy, gravely soils with poor nutrient and water retention capacities. Sea buckthorn thrives on well drained, light to medium sandy loam.
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Clay Mask from Sea Buckthorn
(This is an Incredible Clay Mask, especially for dry skin. The sea buckthorn has lots of nutrients that the skin loves and the clay gently draws excess impurities from the surface of the skin. The essential oils treat the skin and smell great!)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon bentonite clay
- 1/4 teaspoon sea buckthorn CO2 select
- 1/2 teaspoon vegetable glycerin
- 2 tablespoons neroli hydrosol
- 1 drop neroli essential oil
- 1 drop patchouli essential oil
- 1 drop rose geranium essential oil
Method
- Measure the clay into a small cup and set aside
- Measure the hydrosol and vegetable glycerin into the clay and stir to combine
- Add the essential oils next, mixing a bit
- Stir well -- enjoy the beautiful color created by the blend of oils and sea buckthorn
- To use, just apply to clean face and neck using sweeping motions in an upward direction. Rest for 10 minutes and then rinse well with warm water.
- Moisturize as usual
- Enjoy!
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