Sarah Zeron shares her Chocolate Martini Mask in Everyday with Rachel Ray Magazine. Learn how to make and use the mask yourself so you can improve blood flow, tighten skin and retain moisture the Salon Chocolat way!
The occasional cocktail may be good for the soul, but these
spa experts say the ingredients from our favorite summer drinks
can work wonders on our beauty regimen, too. - Jennifer Chen
chocolate martini mask
A face full of chocolate? Twist our arm. Sarah Zeron, owner
of Salon Chocolat in Carson City, Nevada, says unprocessed
cocoa powder is antioxidant-packed. “It improves blood flow,
helps tighten skin and aids moisture retention,” she says.
HOW TO MAKE IT Stir together ¼ cup cocoa powder, ¼ cup honey
(or brown sugar), 3 tablespoons oatmeal powder (grind whole oats
in a blender) and 2 tablespoons soy milk. Apply the mixture to a clean
face, leave it on for 20 minutes, then wipe off using a warm towel.
(Do a patch test if you have sensitive skin.)
piña colada hand & foot treatment
This frothy, island-inspired cream from Camala Casco at
Changes Salon & Day Spa in Walnut Creek, California, keeps
hands and feet smooth. “The fatty acids in coconut relieve and
moisturize dry skin, and pineapple is an anti-infl ammatory that
boosts the coconut’s healing power,” she says.
HOW TO MAKE IT In a blender, combine ¼ cup coconut oil and ¼ cup
pineapple juice. (For an exfoliator, add 2 tablespoons dry polenta after
blending.) Massage into hands and feet, then slip on cotton socks or gloves.
sangria shine hair treatment
Too many days at the beach can strip hair of its shine.
Philip Pelusi, creator of Tela Beauty Organics, concocted
these three all-natural soaks to boost color and sheen.
HOW TO MAKE IT Stir together the ingredients below, then pour
through the hair. Apply your favorite conditioner and cover with
a shower cap for 15 minutes; rinse thoroughly.
Redheads Combine 1¾ cups orange juice, ¼ cup carrot juice and
1 teaspoon honey. Blondes Combine 1¾ cups cooled white tea
and ¼ cup apple juice. Brunettes Combine 2 cups pomegranate
juice and a splash grape juice. (Save as a PDF)
