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Facial Recipe: Fresh From the Garden

by Sandra Ramani

These facial favorites take “natural” one step further by using fresh ingredients right out of the garden.

Half Moon Bay, Jamaica. The 80-minute Fern Tree Facial starts with a foot bath infused with Jamaican cerasee vine (an indigenous version of bitter melon), then treats skin to a seasonal mask made with freshly blended local fruits, herbs and nut oils. halfmoon.com

Costa Rica’s beachside, surfer-chic Harmony Nosara offers a menu of “Skin Fitness Treatments” that helps renew and replenish skin with goodies like coconut oil, cacao, aloe, cucumber and banana, while warm banana leaf wraps help lock in benefits. harmonynosara.com

Recipe for a DIY Half Moon Bay Facial

From Half Moon Bay, Jamaica

2 slices papaya

1/2 ripe banana

1 tablespoon oatmeal

2 tablespoon plain yogurt

Blend together and apply to face and neck area. Leave on for 15-20 minutes and then remove with warm towel.


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