Here's the recipie for a homemade peel off masque

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Posted by Linda in NJ on June 20, 2001 at 20:46:08:

Here it is guys:

1/4 cup (50ml) fruit juice (apparently any kind is okay)
1/4 cup (50 ml) herbal infusion (don't be scared, this means strong
herbal tea-essentially what most folks use as liquid in
their henna paste)
1 packet unflavored gelatin (you can find it in the baking section of
any supermarket)

1. Pour liquid ingredients into an oven safe glass container (pyrex)
2. Add gelatin and stir to dissolve
3. Gently heat using a double boiler for 1 minute, stir constantly.
4. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Then use as you would a normal facial masque.

Notes: Gelatin, when you first pour it into anything, stinks horribly.
Don't worry the smell reduces once it dissolves and the sugar in the
juice takes over.

I'd advise experimenting with different combos of lemon juice and herbs
to see what works best. Use a simple pattern when experimenting so
you're not disappointed if it doesn't work well.

Storage: I don't know how well this stores. I know you should keep it
in a refrigerator (it's essentially edible), and many people advise
adding Vitamin E as a preservative.

That my two cents, write back with reports of how it works!
Linda

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eeuuww samantha 09:48:42 6/21/2001 (11)
- vegetarian solution Lauren 15:09:10 6/21/2001 (0)
- I know Linda in NJ 11:54:56 6/21/2001 (9)
  - a vegan alternative Kenzi 15:45:46 6/21/2001 (8)
    - Agar-agar Jewel 16:11:56 6/21/2001 (7)
      - potential allergies? Anne in CT 14:01:43 6/22/2001 (2)
        
        Re: potential allergies? Linda in NJ 22:14:35 6/22/2001 (1)
        
        Re: potential allergies? Anne 02:55:58 6/23/2001 (0)
      - It's seaweed alright Linda in NJ 12:02:32 6/22/2001 (1)
        
        How about an Asian market? Nick 22:21:26 6/22/2001 (0)
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fun with face masks Kenzi 22:46:20 6/20/2001 (0)
thanks, looks like i am experimenting tonight! (n/t) jennifer 21:07:48 6/20/2001 (0)

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: Here it is guys: : : 1/4 cup (50ml) fruit juice (apparently any kind is okay) : 1/4 cup (50 ml) herbal infusion (don't be scared, this means strong : herbal tea-essentially what most folks use as liquid in : their henna paste) : 1 packet unflavored gelatin (you can find it in the baking section of : any supermarket) : : 1. Pour liquid ingredients into an oven safe glass container (pyrex) : 2. Add gelatin and stir to dissolve : 3. Gently heat using a double boiler for 1 minute, stir constantly. : 4. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. : Then use as you would a normal facial masque. : : Notes: Gelatin, when you first pour it into anything, stinks horribly. : Don't worry the smell reduces once it dissolves and the sugar in the : juice takes over. : : I'd advise experimenting with different combos of lemon juice and herbs : to see what works best. Use a simple pattern when experimenting so : you're not disappointed if it doesn't work well. : : Storage: I don't know how well this stores. I know you should keep it : in a refrigerator (it's essentially edible), and many people advise : adding Vitamin E as a preservative. : : That my two cents, write back with reports of how it works! : Linda
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