Published: August 01. 2010 2:00AM

ByJanet Poleski
CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The sun is hot, the air is salty and although fun, a day at the beach can be “no day at the beach” for your body — inside and out! By this time in the summer, we've all spent a few days at the beach.

Our hair can be dry and lifeless, our skin can look a little dull and we just don't have a lot of vim and vigor left. We just don't feel like ourselves — we need a detox rejuvenating spa day! I'm going to give you lots of fun “recipes” just for that. While you may not want to eat these, they are all made with yummy, healthy food you probably have around the house.

Start with one of these detox drinks — they are cleansing, vitamin-packed and immune-boosting. Then relax and pamper yourself from head to toe. First, try one of the hair conditioning treatments or the scalp massage. The Avocado & Mayo one is deep conditioning, while the Egg & Olive Oil one is lighter but still conditions and softens. The Scalp Massage is tingly, moisturizing and body boosting, perfect for fine hair.

Next are the masks: The Avocado, Yogurt & Sesame Oil is very moisturizing for dry skin, and the Papaya, Egg & Honey is perfect for more oily skin. Then have a soothing soak in the heavenly Lavender Milk ‘n' Honey bath. Finally, treat your toes to a Rosemary & Beach Sand foot scrub. So treat yourself to a delicious spa day of detox and rejuvenation — you deserve it, and you'll feel and look great.

Detox Drink

serves one

• 1 avocado (I like the dark, bumpy Hass ones)

• Juice of ½ grapefruit

• ½ cup natural apple juice

Cut avocado in half, whack seed with a large knife and give it a twist — the seed will pop out.

Peel off the skin and chop coarsely; put in bowl of food processor.

Squeeze juice from grapefruit into bowl of processor, add apple juice and blend until combined.

Serve immediately.

Good ‘n' Green Detox Drink

serves one

• 1 medium cucumber or ½ of long, English “hothouse” cucumber, peeled

• 2 kiwis, peeled

• 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice

• leaves of 1 sprig of mint

Chop peeled cucumber and kiwi and put in bowl of processor. Coarsely chop mint leaves and add to processor. Add lime juice and blend to combine. Serve immediately

Avocado & Mayo Hair Conditioner

1-2 applications, depending on length of hair

• ¼ cup of mayonnaise

• ¼ of an avocado

Mash together and apply to hair. Keep on for 20 minutes. Wash out with gentle shampoo. Leftovers can be saved in airtight container in refrigerator.

Egg & Olive Oil Hair Conditioner

1 application, adjust for longer or thick hair

• 1 egg, beaten

• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Whisk together, apply to hair and massage into scalp. Keep on 20 minutes. Wash out with gentle shampoo.

Scalp Massage & Rinse

1-2 applications

• 1 cup of beer

• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Whisk together, apply to clean hair and massage into scalp. Keep on for five minutes. Rinse well.

Leftovers can be saved in any covered container. Shake before using.

Avocado, Yogurt & Sesame Oil Mask

several applications — keep stored, covered in refrigerator

• ½ avocado, peeled

• 1 tablespoon plain yogurt

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Combine all ingredients in food processor until blended. Rub on face with fingertips. Allow to dry five minutes, then rinse off with warm water. Skin will feel soft and hydrated.

Papaya, Egg & Honey Mask

Several applications, keep covered in refrigerator

• ½ papaya, peeled and seeded

• 1 egg white, beaten

• 1 teaspoon honey

Put all ingredients in food processor or mash with fork. Apply to face with fingertips and leave on 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Skin will feel exfoliated and soft.

Lavender Milk ‘n' Honey Bath

1-2 applications, can store covered in dry place

• ½ cup powdered milk

• ¼ cup cornstarch

• ¼ cup honey

• 1-2 tablespoons dried lavender, crushed (can find in spice aisle)

• 3-5 tablespoons of water

In bowl of food processor, combine first four ingredients. Slowly drizzle in water until smooth paste forms. Add to running bathwater. Soak for 20 minutes. Skin will be soft, moisturized and sweet smelling.

Rosemary & Beach Sand Foot Scrub

Several applications, store covered in dry place

• 2-3 sprigs of rosemary

• ½ cup of beach sand

• ½ cup of olive oil

Strip leaves off rosemary sprig and chop; add to sand and oil. Mix well to combine. Massage onto feet, ankles and heels. Rinse off with warm water. Feet will feel invigorated and soft.