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While you're in the shower, what about a shampoo? Almond meal adds nutrients and oil to your hair while cleansing it, so wet your crowning glory and, applying small handfuls of the meal at a time, rub the gritty stuff into your hair and scalp while adding water to work up a good lather. (This takes a little longer than with ordinary soap, but it's worth it.) For a rinse, use a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice diluted in one quart of water. If your hair's oily, you may want to towel it dry and then apply watered-down witch hazel with cotton pads.

NIGHTLY REFRESHMENT

Got a special event to go to this evening? But-what's that?-you were up all last night with a sick child, and one glance in the mirror tells you that today you don't just feel frazzled, you look it? Don't worry: All you need are a few extra beauty tricks to add to your normal routine to pull you together and make you glow.

First, smooth a little milk under your weary eyes to remove any puffiness. Let it dry, then repeat the treatment. While your eyes are resting, soften and smooth your elbows by letting each rest on the cut side of a halved lemon for about ten minutes.

Next, relax in a nice warm bath that's lightly laced with the juice of a fresh grapefruit. This will not only refresh you but, because of the citrus's slight bleaching effect, will do wonders for tired, sallow skin.

After your bath, put your feet up and read a book or listen to Chopin while a stimulating natural mask feeds your skin and really boosts your complexion with its astringent powers.

Before you put on a mask, though, be sure your face is ready for it. Gently massage your skin and splash on a little warm water so your pores will be open and receptive. Restive Here are a few mask recipes.

For normal skin, mix 1 tablespoon of wheat germ with 1 tablespoon of honey. Apply the creation liberally, leave it on for about 20 minutes (or until your face feels tight and tingly), then rinse the mask off with cold water. After removing all traces of it, pat on ice-cold water to close your pores again.

Delicate skin will practically purr with pleasure beneath a mask made from a few dried apricot pieces blended with an equal amount of honey. Let the mask stay on your face for 20 minutes, then wash it off ...first with warm, then with cold, water. [EDITOR'S NOTE: Facial masks are slightly drying, so you may want to smooth on an emollient or lotion after using one. Almond oil mixed with a drop or two of scented oil —such as sandalwood, rose, or whatever you prefer feels pleasant.]

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