Anise: The aromatic seed have mildly antibacterial properties and can be used to freshen the breath. The essential oil can be used in massages – but don’t use it if you have a rash.
Banana: Banana is rich in Vitamin A and potassium. The mashed pulp is very gentle when used on the skin, making good refining and cleansing face masks.
Chives: Chives have a high sulphur and iron content, so the juice makes an excellent skin tonic and cleanser when dabbed on to the skin.
Cloves: Clove oil’s antiseptic qualities make it a valuable ingredient in toothpaste. Use it as a mouthwash and in other oral hygiene preparations.
Coconut: Blended with other ingredients, coconut makes a nourishing pre-wash hair-conditioning treatment. It may also be used as an intensive skin moisturizer.
Kelp: Kelp is rich in vitamins and minerals, so it is a useful ingredient in a facemasks and body care treatments for skin problems. Use dried or powdered.
Macadamia: A thick-textured oil that can be used in small quantities in homemade cosmetics, it is a natural skin soother. Use on its own on dry or chapped skin or mix it with a fragrant oil for hair gloss.
Melon: Rich in vitamins B and C, melon flesh is useful in homemade recipes for cooling facemasks and nourishing skin treatments.
Parsley: Parsley tea makes an excellent mouthwash and anti-freckle lotion. Pulp it in a food processor to add to tonics, toners and skin cleansers.
Potato: Mashed and cooled, it can be used as an intensive moisturizing treatment and facial mask that is particularly suitable for dry complexions. It may also be used to soothe swollen eyelids and sunburn.
Sesame: In oil form, sesame can be used in a variety of nourishing skin treatments. As it is very light-textured and light, if has excellent lubricating qualities and makes good base oil for massage.
Strawberries: Being mildly astringent, strawberries are a refreshing natural cosmetic for cleansing and toning and skin. Fresh strawberries contain an acid that whitens teeth.
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