Secrets from the beauty book

OME winter, most people start cribbing about stretched skin, peeling lips, straw-like hair, and the general dryness that takes over. What I can't understand is this: if the same thing happens every single year, why don't we wise up and start preparing our skin and hair from autumn itself, so everything stays naturally nourished, moisturised, and pampered through the cold months ?.

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If you want to be sensible about it and skip the chemicals, here's my little storehouse of wonderful natural ingredients that will make you glow, naturally!

· Marigold and chamomile cleansing milk: Make this gentle cleansing milk with the following ingredients — 1 tbsp honey, 1/4 cup buttermilk, 1 tsp lime flowers, 1 tsp dried chamomile, 1 tsp dried marigold flowers.

Method: In a saucepan over low heat, bring the buttermilk and dry ingredients to a simmer. Let it stay on low heat for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow it to cool. Stir in the honey, strain the mixture into a bottle, and store it in a cool place. Use within seven days; in the fridge, it will stay fresh for up to ten days.