You are a big fan of natural cosmetics and you want to try something new with your own miracle potions.
Stevia is a basic cosmetics ingredient you should try.
Barbara Simonsohn’s book gives a lot of information on the subject.
Some extracts from it will surely convince you :
Shine mask : « mix some water and mineral clay together till you get a thick and smooth cream. Add some drops of stevia to it »
Dry skin cream : « mix some water, cottage cheese, olive oil, and a yolk.Add a few drops of stevia extract or green powder »
Anti-wrinkle skin : « mix some light cream,fresh pineapple or mango or pawpaw juice and green powder »
It has been demonstrated that Stevia was improving mouth hygiene when used as a mouthwash ( See study by Shu, Srikantha and Kinghorn -1998- « Itense natural sweeteners and their effects on cariogenic bacteria »Journal of Dental Research 77,283)
The mouthwash préparation is very simple : heat in a bain-marie some water, fresh mint leaves and stevia powdr all mixed in. Let the température increase slowly but do not boil.Infusin is ready in 15 minutes. Filter and reserve in a cool place. Do not prepare too much of it as it does not contain any neither alcohol or conservatives and has a short lifespan.
NB : We remind you that Stevia is not considerd a food in Europe( European commission decision of 02/22/2000). Green powder stevia can only be used in cosmetics.
