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EAT: TROPICAL CRAB SALAD

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Water-dense cucumbers, beta-carotene packed mango, healthy fat-filled avocado and omega-3 fatty acid packed crab keeps skin hydrated and supple all summer long.

RECIPE:

-1 english cucumber

-1 mango, peeled

-1 avocado

-1 tbsp lime juice

-pinch of salt

-pinch of cayenne

-6 oz jumbo lump crab meat

-lime to garnish

APPLY: PUMPKIN & COCONUT GOMMAGE

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RECIPE:

-2 tablespoons raw walnuts

-2 tbsp pumpkin puree

-1 teaspoon coconut oil

-1 tsp raw honey

-2 tbsp ground flaxseeds

EAT: RAW BROWNIE BATTER PUDDING

This raw, vegan, gluten-free pudding is packed with anti-aging flavonoids and fats to keep the delicate skin around your eyes youthful – and protected from the sun!

RECIPE:
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-1 ripe avocado
-4 tbsp raw cacao powder

-2 tbsp agave

-1 tbsp vanilla extract

-2 tbsp almond milk

- 1 tbsp chopped walnuts

APPLY: REJUVENATING EYE POLISH

This compress gently breaks down the dead skins around your eyes to reveal a brighter complexion without pulling and tugging or applying harsh chemicals around your eyes

RECIPE:

- 1 tbsp avocado

-1 tbsp grape seed oil

-3 tbsp whole milk

EAT: CHINESE 5-SPICED NUTS

Fight frizz and protect your hair from damage with this spiced nut blend that will shield hair from breakage from root to end. With their omega-3 fatty acids, including alpha-linolenic acid, zinc, protein, and healthy fats, the nuts in this blend work together to help condition your scalp and hair from the inside out, for hair more resistant to damage and frizz-causing breakage.

RECIPE:

-1/2 teaspoon Szechwan pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground star anise

1/4 teaspoon ground fennel seeds

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 egg white

1/3 cup raw honey

1/2 cup raw walnuts

1/2 cup raw pecans

1/2 cup raw almonds

1/2 cup raw cashews

APPLY: SOUR CREAM EXFOLIATING HAIR MASK

A clean, exfoliated scalp is essential for healthy hair growth. Just as clogged pores on your face prevent your skin from breathing properly, clogged pores on your scalp are detrimental to adequate hair growth. With lactic acid and citric acid, in the sour cream and lemon juice, respectively, and with hydrating fats in the avocado, this mask is just what your scalp needs to ensure your hair can grow in healthfully and unencumbered.

RECIPE:

-1/2 ripe avocado

-1/2 cup full-fat sour cream