>>Ruby's Fresh Strawberry Facial

For centuries, strawberries were an important beauty aid. Here's what Mrs. Grieve had to say about it, in her 1931 Modern Herbal: "The Strawberry is a useful dentifrice and cosmetic . . . A cut Strawberry rubbed over the face immediately after washing will whiten the skin and remove slight sunburn. For a badly sunburnt face it is recommended to rub the juice well into the skin, to leave it on for half an hour, and then wash off with warm water to which a few drops of simple tincture of benzoin have been added; no soap should be used." (When you drop in on Mrs. Grieve's page, be sure to read the recipe for boiling a turkey wrapped in strawberry leaves.)

Fresh Strawberry Facial

1/2 cup fresh strawberries, mashed
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon corn starch

Mix all together into a smooth paste. Spread on your face and neck and lie back and relax for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water and pat your face dry.