Since starting middle school, Katie has met a lot of new friends which I am very grateful for. The only problem is that many of them do not know about her allergies. So when Katie’s new friend and her Mother dropped by to hand deliver her party invite, I got the opportunity to talk to them about the party. One of the things they were very excited about was a chocolate facial they were going to give everyone. That’s when the bells starting going off in my head. As a Mom of a child allergic to dairy I kept thinking that chocolate = dairy so we had to come up with some alternative solution. I wanted her to go to this party but I want to make sure she is going to be safe.
Instead of panicking, I thought about how I could make this work for Katie. My best option was to look at what fun recipes I could find on the Internet. In my search, I found several great sites for natural facials. Some of the sites we looked at include Birthday party 4 kids and E Facial Masks.
Katie just got back from her party and had a great time! They did each other’s hair and even though Katie decided to not to do her own handmade facial there, she had a great time and she did not feel like she missed out. She did try her own “special” facial when she got home and she looked marvelous! I’d show you a picture but she would not be a very happy if I did so you will just have to use your imagination!
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Here is the recipe we modified for Katie to use:
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Here is the recipe we modified for Katie to use:
Ingredients:
· 4 Tbsp. finely ground espresso or coffee beans (I use my own grinder, but already ground coffee and even instant coffee work, too)
· 4 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder (your basic Hershey's is perfect here)
· 6-8 Tbsp. dairy product. I used plain soy yogurt.
· 2 Tbsp. honey (use for dry skin)
Preparation:
If you have whole beans, finely grind beans in a grinder. Remember, beans should be finely ground so they don't scratch your face. If you just made coffee, you can use the freshly brewed coffee grounds, but they won't contain as much caffeine.
Mix coffee and cocoa powder in a bowl. Add the soy yogurt and stir until it forms a smooth paste. We used 6 Tbsp. but you can use more yogurt if you like a thicker paste. Stir in the honey. Try warming up the honey in the microwave so it mixes better. Apply the paste to your clean face and neck. Let the mask dry.
Use a wet a washcloth and to loosen the mask, then rinse with warm water. Remember you do not want to rub your face because the coffee grounds could scratch your skin. You can store the leftover paste in the refrigerator for several days.
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Here are some more Non-dairy Facial Ideas for you to try:
Here are some more Non-dairy Facial Ideas for you to try:
Apple Zinger Mask (For the treatment of acne and oily skin)
1 medium size fresh apple, grated
5 tablespoons of honey
Cool water to wash the face afterwards
5 tablespoons of honey
Cool water to wash the face afterwards
Mix the grated apple with honey to make a mask. Apply a thin layer of this Apple Zinger Mask on your whole face. Let it sit on the skin for 10 minutes and dry up a bit. Wash the mask off with cool water. Use this facial mask when fresh so apply immediately.
Carrots and Honey Facial Mask (For normal to oily skin and for protecting the skin from wrinkles)
2 to 3 large carrots, cooked and mashed
4-1/2 tablespoons honey
4-1/2 tablespoons honey
Stir ingredients together. Apply.
