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Sweet Potato Facial

Sweet potatoes are a significant source of Vitamin A and beta-carotene, rich in antioxidants and nourishing for your skin.  Many facial topical treatments include ingredients that are derived from vitamin A.  Beta-carotene converts to vitamin A in our bodies, it aides in production of new skin cells helping to keep our skin soft, smooth and resilient.  

Ingredients:

2-4 ounces cooked mashed sweet potatoes

1 tbs oats (oatmeal)

1tbs honey

1tsp olive oil (or any oil you have on hand)

pinch of nutmeg

squirt of lemon juice

Directions:

Mix all of the ingredients together to form a thick like consistency.  Adjust the ingredients if needed, add more oats to make it thicker or add more liquid to thin it out.  Apply this mixture to your clean face and neck, leave on for about 5 minutes or so.  Use tissues to gently remove the bulk of it, then rinse with warm water followed by a cool water rinse, gently pat skin dry.

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