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Healthy Probiotics Pure Avocado Facial Mask Use this mask for hydrating and healing skin. Ingredients: 1 ripe avocado (peeled, pitted, and cubed) 2 tablespoons sunflower seed oil or rice bran oil 2���3 drops lemon or lime juice (optional) 2 ounces flaxseed gel (optional, see page 16) 1 tablespoon honey (optional) Probiotics���the live cultures in yogurt��� exhibit antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial benefits when used on skin. They have been shown to reduce acne lesions by half over an eight-week period. Probiotics increase ceramide production, which boosts skin protection against the bacteria that causes acne. Creamy Yogurt Facial Treatment In a blender or food processor, process the avocado until smooth. Add other ingredients to customize. A Touch of Vinegar Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid. On skin, it is antifungal and antibacterial, normalizes pH, and cleanses skin as it breaks up excess sebum. It is often used as a foot soak to remedy athlete���s foot and other fungal conditions. Combine it with honey for even more antifungal, antibacterial, and humectant (moistening) benefits. Honey never goes bad because it has a high acid pH and low water content. It is good for acne and eczema, as it soothes skin and prevents infections. Apple Cider Vinegar Tonic Use this tonic as an astringent, to remove product, or to freshen skin. Ingredients: 7 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 liter distilled water 2 tangerines 1 tablespoon baking soda Add baking soda to water, and soak the whole unpeeled tangerines in it for one hour. This maximizes the amount of oil that will be extracted in the next step. Peel the tangerines, cut the peel into small pieces, and soak the peel pieces in the apple cider vinegar for up to seven days in the refrigerator. Strain and pour into a sterilized bottle. Vinegar Honey Mask Use this moisturizing mask to make dry skin supple and conditioned. Ingredients: 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon honey �� teaspoon sunflower seed oil Use this recipe on skin with acne. Ingredients: 4 tablespoons Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon sunflower seed oil or rice bran oil 1 tablespoon honey (optional) Crushed mint leaves (optional; remove before treatment) Combine the ingredients together in a bowl. From farm to face, salad ingredients can be a wonderful addition to both your lunch menu and your spa menu, fulfilling your goals for both personal and planetary wellness. More and more businesses are looking to become completely sustainable, with zero waste sent to a landfill���and how much less wasteful can you get when you can literally eat your leftover ingredients at the end of the day? Lynn Parentini is a respected author, educator, esthetician, massage therapist, product development expert, former makeup and skin care salon owner, and supporter of Dress for Success. She is a member of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the National Cosmetology Association, has worked for major manufacturers, is an advisor for Capri Institute, and is the author of The Joy of Healthy Skin (Prentice Hall, 1995), as well as Stone Journey (Esthetic Alternatives Inc, 2000), a guide to stone treatments. Email her at lparentini@ymail.com. Combine the honey and the sunflower seed oil. Gradually add the vinegar to the mixture until the texture is consistent. Apply to the face and leave on for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Yields enough for one mask. Get connected to your peers @ www.skincareprofessionals.com 17