DIY BODY CARE RESOURCES

"Natural Beauty at Home," by Janice Cox

"EcoBeauty," by Lauren Cox with Janice Cox

"Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health," by Rosemary Gladstar

"Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art," by Kathi Keville and Mindy Green

"A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetics Ingredients," by Ruth Winter

Gardener's hand care, 6:30-7:30 p.m. April 27, Linden Hills Co-op, 2813 W. 43rd St., Mpls. $17. www.lindenhills.coop, 612-922-1159.

Sweet feet, 7-9 p.m. May 26, Wedge Co-op, 2105 Lyndale Av. S., Mpls. $45. www.wedge.coop, 612-871-3993.

FACIAL SCRUB CLEANSER

Courtesy of Anna Dvorak, nutrition and wellness teacher

• 2 tbsp. uncooked oats

• Water

• 2 drops lavender essential oil

Grind oats in a clean coffee grinder. In the palm of your hand, add water little by little to make a paste, adding essential oil at the end. Gently apply to face in an upward motion to clean and gently exfoliate skin, avoiding the eye area. Remove by rinsing with cool water.

PERFECT HAIR CONDITIONER

Courtesy of Janice Cox, author of "Natural Beauty at Home." Use this as a monthly treatment for dry, damaged hair.

• 1 tsp. almond oil

• 1 tsp. avocado oil

• 1 egg yolk

• 1 tbsp. honey

• 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Directions

Mix all the ingredients together and stir thoroughly. Massage into your hair and scalp. Wrap your hair in plastic wrap or a warm towel and let the conditioner sit on your hair for 15 minutes. Shampoo your hair as usual and rinse well.

• 1/4 c. water

• 1 tbsp. witch hazel

• 1 tsp. vegetable glycerin (optional -- gives a sweet taste)

• 1/4 tsp. baking soda

• 1 drop peppermint essential oil

• 1 drop clove essential oil

Directions

Combine the ingredients in a tightly sealed bottle or jar. Shake gently, then take a sip, swish and spit.