Did that get your attention? Well, don't get your panties in a bunch about the topic at hand, for it may not be as inappropriate as the title suggests.According to Merriam-Webster, kinky is defined as either "closely twisted or curled," or "relating to, having, or appealing to unconventional tastes." So, get your mind out of the gutter and continue reading this post to find out how innocent it can be.
What I'm actually referring to is one of the natural beauty recipes from the book I am reviewing. This simple combination of purified water and plain organic oatmeal is a traditional kitchen spa treatment used by many. What makes this version unconventional is the addition of pureed onion, hence the "Kinky Oatmeal Mask" name.
"Onion acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and inhibits the overproduction of collagen in acne scars, while oatmeal penetrates deeply into pores, cleansing the excessive cell buildup and clogged pores," Julie Gabriel, author of "The Green Beauty Guide," explains.
This time of year, schedules are hectic, leading to stress and breakouts. Face it; not all of us are immune to the occasional blemish no matter how clean our diet or skin care regime. Even Ms. Gabriel found an opportunity to blog about homemade acne solutions, since her recent book promotion efforts have left their marks on her skin (hard to believe after seeing her flawless skin in her photo).Therefore, this was the perfect time for me to test drive this kinky facial. It really does work wonders on stressed-out skin, but beware of its teary eye effects. If cutting onions makes you cry, be careful not to get this too close to your eyes. I kept mine closed during the application process and covered my peepers with cucumbers while it set. Looks like I'm not the only one sporting these specs (just pan down to the Crazy Cucumber Gang pic).
For more homemade beauty recipes, check out "The Green Beauty Guide" website for a sampling of what's inside its pages, and stop by my blog on Wednesday for my full review.
