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For centuries Indians have been using coconut and sesame oil for cooking and skin and hair care.

Discover how “the tree of life” and the most important oil seeds of mankind can be turned into kitchen cosmetics through a well-known Singapore culinary consultant, Devagi Sanmugam.

1. Herbal Coconut Hair Oil

Ingredients
Coconut Oil
Henna Powder
Fenugreek
Vetiver (an essential oil)
Curry leaves

Method
Mix and leave for about a month

Application
Apply to top of scalp.
Massage.
Leave oil on for 20 mins or overnight.
Shampoo it off.

2. Coconut Coriander Scrub

Ingredients
Grated coconut
Coriander leaves, cut into pieces
Sugar

Method
Mix all ingredients

Application
Scrub face in anti-clockwise direction, avoid eyes.
Continue until sugar melts and coconut becomes oil.
Wash face.

3. Sesame Age-Defying Mask

Ingredients
Honey
Ground sesame seeds

Method
Mix both ingredients

Application
Gently rub into skin
Leave until mixture turns watery and wash off

Beauty Recipes
•	Lavender Moisturizing Gel
•	Lavendar Anti-inflammatory Lotion
•	Floral Tea
•	Herbal Skin-Clarifying Mask
•	Water Lily Essence For Face
•	Detoxifying Hibiscus Tea
•	Hibiscus Astringent for sensitive skin
•	Rose Chicken
•	Papaya Face Mask
•	Banana Smoothie
•	Banana Face Mask
•	Banana Rose Water Mask
•	Avocado Body Scrub
•	Avocado Hair Pack
•	Egg Conditioner for Hair
•	Egg Softener for Hair
•	Egg Moisturizer for Hair
•	Cider Vinegar and Egg Shampoo
•	Egg Mask for Face
•	Cooling Body Wrap
•	Hydrating Milk Bath
•	Milk and Honey Bath
•	Mandi Lulur Body Scrub
•	Beras Kencur (Jamu Drink)
•	Bedak Dingin
•	Pearl Powder Face Mask
•	Henna and Yoghurt Hair Conditioning Mask
•	Tumeric and Wild Pepper Tea
•	Tumeric Juice
•	Ginger Massage
•	Green Tea Face Mask
•	Green Tea Eye Mask
•	Face Mask to remove freckles
•	Herbal Coconut Hair Oil
•	Coconut Coriander Scrub
•	Sesame Age-Defying Mask