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DIY facials: Skip the spa!

The spa trend: fresh ingredients. So whip up an all-natural treatment from Tata Harper, creator of Tata Harper Skincare. (She owns a farm!)
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Tannin-rich green tea depuffs hangover eyes. Next, a jojoba balm hydrates.

You'll need: 1 1/2 tsp jojoba oil; 1 1/2 tsp pure shea butter; 1 cup water; 2 chamomile tea bags; 2 green tea bags

Make it: In a bowl, mix jojoba oil and shea butter; set aside. Microwave water for 1 minute, then steep tea bags for a few seconds. Squeeze out; place a chamomile bag on each upper eyelid and a green tea bag under each eye. Relax for 10 minutes. Toss bags. Dip finger into jojoba balm and dab around eyes for an insta-glow.

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Lemon-honey scrub makes lips kissably smooth, and a coconut oil salve softens.

You'll need: 1 1/2 tsp honey; 1 1/2 tsp sugar; Juice of 1/4 lemon; 1 tbsp coconut oil; Contents of 1 vitamin E capsule; 1 drop lemon essential oil

Make it: In a bowl, mix honey, sugar and lemon juice. Rub over lips with finger in a circular motion to exfoliate; rinse. Combine remaining ingredients in another bowl. Dab on lips. Extras keep in the fridge for a week.

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Dry skin

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Fatty acids in avocado nourish dry skin; an oil finishing spritz leaves you radiant.

You'll need: 2 tbsp sweet almond oil; Contents of 2 vitamin E capsules; 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp plain yogurt; 1 tbsp honey

Make it: Pour almond oil and vitamin E into a spray bottle; shake until blended. Set aside. Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Spread on dry areas (even hair!); let sit 20 minutes. Rinse, then spritz damp skin with oil mixture and massage until absorbed.

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I'm a licensed cosmetologist and I can tell you this.  No DIY facial can ever come close to one professionally done.  If you want to relax, get a professional facial!
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