START HERE the beginning of a really good thing THIS IS YOUR FRESH START The next five days should feel like a breath of fresh air. It s all about simplifying - and making your everyday skincare routine something that you ll actually look forward to. Say goodbye to feeling tired, stressed or overwhelmed - your daily routine is there to help you feel better. LET S DO THIS This guide book will get you all set up for the Fresh Start. Read through and follow the shopping checklist, so that you re ready to go with the ingredients you need. There s not a lot! Each day, you ll receive an email from me, to empower you and keep you on track. Everything you learn over the next five days is yours to keep forever - skills and ideas that you can pull out at anytime to help yourself feel and look your own best. TOGETHER One of the best parts of doing something together is that it connects you to your people. The ones who are doing this along with you, who care about the same things that you do. The ones who will be inspired by you and keep you inspired. Get social and share what you re doing on Facebook or Instagram. Snap a photo of the recipes your making, the masks you re wearing and the awesome experience that you re creating. Make sure to tag @littlegreendot and hashtag #FreshStartFive so that we can all get behind you! 1
Fresh Start TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 FRESH START ROUTINE 4 The 3 Step Skincare Routine 5 Fresh Start Calendar - The Routine at a Glance 6 Shopping Checklist - Stock up 7 FRESH START RECIPES 8 Step 1: Honey Cleanser 9 Step 2: Apple Toner 10 Step 3: Plant Oil Moisturizer 11 A Fresh Start, A Fresh Perspective 2
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3 STEPS, 3 MINUTES I m so excited for you to try out this beautiful, skin-loving routine. These three steps will replace your full skincare needs! Three minutes, and you re done. You can still wear your normal everyday makeup, but something tells me once you start to see that natural glow, you won t want to cover it up! To truly see the way whole food skincare makes your skin glow, commit to using only these homemade products for the full five days. It ll be easy, and they re kind of amazing! Introducing, the Fresh Start skincare routine... STEP 1: HONEY CLEANSER gentle cleanser that hydrates and protects your skin STEP 2: APPLE TONER brightening toner that balances both dry and oily skin STEP 3: GLOW OIL restorative moisturizer that protects and repairs your skin 9 REPEAT: AM & PM 9 9 FOLLOW WITH YOUR NORMAL MAKE UP ROUTINE 9 4
FRESH START CALENDAR what to look forward to... DAY 0 SUNDAY DAY 1 MONDAY DAY 2 TUESDAY PREP DAY! Read the email for tips to help get all yourself all set up for a better week of caring for your skin, with ease. A beautiful mind. Read the email, and get informed about the ingredients and how they work, so that you know exactly why you ve got honey all over your face! :) Consume less, create more. Read the email, and learn how to turn your Honey Cleanser into a lush, creamy face scrub! DAY 3 WEDNESDAY DAY 4 THURSDAY DAY 5 FRIDAY Detox boost. Read the email and learn how to make a detoxifying, healing, fresh face mask to help your skin restore, repair, and do its thing! Buy less, but better. Read the email to learn about better brands, curating your skincare, and using your dollar to create the change you want to see. Get moving. Read the email and learn how to make the Shower Workout Body Scrub, to invigorate your circulation and bring out a full body glow. 5
Fresh Start SHOPPING CHECKLIST SKINCARE INGREDIENTS: Raw honey Amazon Apple cider vinegar Amazon Cold-pressed sunflower oil Amazon Rice flour (white or brown) Oat flour (ground rolled oats) Ground coffee Brown sugar MATERIALS: Cotton pads Amazon Microfiber cloth Amazon (optional but highly recommended) 6
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STEP 1: HONEY CLEANSER Gentle cleanser that hydrates and protects your skin My sweet friend, this week you re going to be washing your face with pure honey! It leaves your skin super clean and so soft. I think you ll love it! HOW TO USE HONEY AS FACE WASH: If you are wearing makeup, you ll need to remove the makeup first. To remove makeup: Splash your face with water, and massage a few drops of Glow Oil gently over your eyes to remove mascara and eye makeup, and all around your face. And then use your wet microfiber cloth to wipe the oil and makeup off. To use the honey cleanser: massage one tablespoon of honey onto damp skin, just like you re using a normal cleansing soap. It s important that your skin is damp, so the honey glides on easily. Rinse clean with water, the honey dissolves right off, without a sticky mess! INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup raw honey MAKING DIRECTIONS: nothing, just pure honey as it is! PACKAGING: Z If the honey is thick and creamy, use a clean spoon to scoop it out each time. If the honey is runny, transfer it into a smaller bottle, to make it easier to control the pour. You can also buy honey in an easy to pour squeeze bottle. 8
STEP 2: APPLE TONER brightening toner that balances both dry and oily skin A toner is an essential step of your daily routine! It gives your skin a second cleanse, to make sure there s not a trace of makeup or dirt left. To use the apple toner: pour a small amount onto a cotton pad, until it s lightly soaked - and then gently wipe all across your face. Don t rinse it off. Let it soak in to freshen up your skin. Let s be honest, apple cider vinegar doesn t smell... amazing. I know. But the benefits are well worth it! Two things to consider: Number one, the scent will dissipate. You won t smell like vinegar, I promise! But, another idea to consider, is to add essential oils to your Apple Toner - which will not only boost the benefits, but also add a lovely scent. Buy the Fresh Start Boost Guide for $5 to learn how to boost your toner and add essential oils. Click here. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup water 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (must be raw, unfiltered) PACKAGING: Look for a bottle that you can pour from, with a good, tight lid. you can repurpose an empty jar, clean it first with boiling hot water. MAKING DIRECTIONS: We need to dilute the vinegar Fill an empty bottle with water. If the bottle is too small to fit 1/4 cup of water, cut the recipe in half Pour in the apple cider vinegar. Shake before use. You don t want to make more than this amount, because you want to be able to use it up within 5 days.
STEP 3: GLOW OIL restorative moisturizer that protects and repairs your skin I call this moisturizer my One True Thing. This final step locks in hydration and nourishment and leaves you feeling velvety soft. To use the Oil Moisturizer: Oil always goes on lightly damp skin, right out of the shower or right after your cleanser and toner. Try not to let your skin dry before applying the moisturizer, so that the Glow Oil can lock in all that hydration for you - and keep your skin soft and supple. You only need three drops for your entire face. Warm the oil the palm of your hands and lightly press it into your face. You can apply an extra drop or two around your eyes and lips. This is lovely thing to do at night. And you re done. You re glowing, you re stunning, you re alive and you re taking such beautiful care of yourself. Savor that moment. INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup cold pressed sunflower oil (or your favorite plant oil) PACKAGING: Store the oil in a easy to pour bottle, ideally with a small spout, or dropper so that its easy to control. remember you only need 3 drops at a time, for your entire face! MAKING DIRECTIONS: Nothing. Nature did the work for you. Sunflower oil is light but moisturising, and good for both oily and dry skin. If you want to know which plant oil is best for your skin, and boost your Glow Oil with essential oils, upgrade to the Fresh Start Boost Guide for only $5 Click here.
A FRESH START, A FRESH PERSPECTIVE. The next five days are about creating a new experience, giving your body a good dose of love and taking away a new skill that helps you provide for yourself. I hope that you leave this Fresh Start feeling inspired and empowered. Because there is nothing more beautiful than a person who believes she can create the life she wants to live. If you want to come home after a long day of work, and walk into a routine that feels like a sanctuary - you can create it. If you want to care for your skin with skincare that is makes you feel beautiful inside and out - you can have it. The single best way I ve learned how to do this, is to simplify. Remove all the things that don t fit this picture in your mind. Remove the clutter. The excess bottles. Remove the overload of skincare, the complicated routines, the chase for perfection. And only surround yourself with things that matter to you - that make you feel so good - you can t help but to glow! And it will be the most beautiful, natural glow. This Fresh Start is a step in that direction. And I m excited to walk it with you! love, Militza Xx