Arame Hair Pack August 21, 2007

Makes 1 application

Prep time: 15 min

Materials:
- Measuring cup
- Mixing bowl
- Table spoon
- Teaspoon

Ingredients:
4 tbsp dried Arame (wild seaweed)
3 tbsp clay powder
2 tsp pure sesame oil
1/4 cup hot water

Method:
- Steep the Arame in hot water for about 4-5 minutes, or until It’s soft and thick.
- Pour Arame and water mixture into a blender, together with clay powder.
- Add sesame oil and blend until thick. Add a little more water if the mixture is too dry.
- Apply to hair and wrap in a towel.
- Leave on for 30 minutes then wash off.

Tofu Face Pack August 21, 2007

Makes 1 application

Prep time: 10 min

Materials:
- Tablespoon
- Teaspoon
- Bowl

Ingredients:
2 tbsp organic tofu
1 tbsp Japanese rice bran
2 tsp honey

Method:
- Add tofu, rice bran and honey into a mixing bowl. Mash well.
- Apply to clean skin, leave on for 15 minutes, then rinse off with warm water.

Hideki Akiyoshi’s Lemon Ginger Green Tea August 21, 2007

Prep time: 10 minutes

Materials:
- Chopping board
- Knife
- Grater
- Teapot

Ingredients:
2 tbsp Green tea
2 tsp grated lemon peel
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp of grated ginger

Method:
- Add green tea, lemon peel, ginger into a pot.
- Fill the pot with hot water until it is about half-full.
- Squeeze in the lemon juice.

Azuki Bean Face Wash August 21, 2007

Makes 1 application

Prep time: 30 minutes

Materials:
- Tablespoon
- Mortar and pestle

Ingredients:
3 tbsp Azuki red beans (powdered)
Warm water

Method:
- Put a handful of Azuki red beans into a mortar and pound into a fine powder.
- Add warm water and mix until a creamy paste forms.
- Use it as you would a regular cleanser.