| time can be the perfect time to address problems | | | | 10-20 minutes. |
| and issues the skin of your body is experiencing. | | | | Marigold and Fennel Milk Bath |
| Goosebumps, cellulite, dry/flaky skin, rough knees and | | | | Fennel acts as a stimulant, while marigold offers |
| elbows and even detoxification can be helped by | | | | healing qualities. Milk is an excellent skin softener and |
| adding a few ingredients to your bathing. Learn how | | | | conditioner. |
| to improve the appearance and texture of your skin | | | | * Muslin material |
| - safely, effectively and, most importantly - simply. | | | | * 8 T. Milk powder |
| 1. Goosebumps | | | | * 4 Oz. Dried Fennel seeds |
| Goosebumps usually occur on the thighs, the | | | | * 2 Oz. Dried marigold flowers |
| buttocks and/or the upper arms. You can stimulate | | | | * Ribbon |
| the circulation by scrubbing regularly with a bath mitt | | | | Cut out a 10 inch diameter circle of muslin. In a bowl, |
| or loofah in the bath. It is also beneficial to scrub with | | | | mix together the seeds, milk powder, and marigold |
| sea salt once in a while, or with sugar, or with a bag | | | | flowers. Place a large handful of the mixture into the |
| filled with oatmeal or bran. The `follow-up` should be a | | | | center of the muslin circle. Gather up the edges to |
| massage thoroughly given with hand cream or body | | | | form a pouch and tie tightly with ribbon. Toss into |
| lotion. | | | | hot bath and allow to steep about 10 minutes before |
| 2. Bulge-reduction | | | | entering. |
| One treatment that combines friction with a | | | | Honey and Oatmeal Milk Bath |
| weight-reducing treatment is to use a friction glove. | | | | * 1 cup powdered milk |
| Even if weight loss is not your concern, the glove is | | | | * 1 cup finely ground oats |
| an excellent way of eliminating goosebumps and | | | | * 1/2 cup honey powder |
| achieving a healthy pink glow. | | | | * 2 tsp fragrant oil of choice |
| Alternately, you can use a soft-bristled (natural | | | | Place all ingredients into a glass or stainless steel bowl, |
| bristles!) brush to dry brush your skin. I use a cheap | | | | mix well. Add approx 1/2 cup to warm bath, relax |
| one from WalMart which is made by Goody, although | | | | and enjoy. |
| there are fancy/expensive ones available. Dry brush | | | | 5. Cellulite |
| your skin, starting at the extremities (feet and | | | | Cellulite Blend |
| hands) and using long strokes always towards your | | | | These mixtures stimulate circulation. |
| heart. Do this before a bath or shower - it is great | | | | * Eucalyptus Citriodora 2 ml |
| for exfoliation, detoxification, circulation and cellulite. | | | | * Lemon 2 ml |
| 3. Discolored and horny knees and elbows | | | | * Cedarwood 2ml |
| Regular attention is required to these areas to | | | | * Sage 2ml |
| eradicate the problem, but a `blitz` treatment can be | | | | * Cypress 2 ml |
| commenced right now.a. First the elbows and knees | | | | * Niaouli 2ml |
| should be massaged with cleansing cream and then | | | | * in 100 ml Hazelnut oilor |
| tissued off. These should then be worked with a | | | | * 2 d. Bay oil |
| pumice stone and water whilst you are in the bath | | | | * 2 d. Lemon oil |
| and then rubbed with sea salt or an oatmeal and | | | | * 4 d. Lavender oil in 20 ml Sesame oil |
| bran, or with sugar mixed with a little vegetable oil. | | | | Directions: |
| You should then rinse well.b. Following the bath, a cut | | | | Combine ingredients and add 5-7 drops in a warm |
| lemon should be rubbed over the elbows and knees | | | | (not hot) bath. Soak for 10-15 minutes. Additionally, |
| and the juice allowed to dry.c. The areas should then | | | | you can apply this blend to problem areas 2-3 times |
| be massaged well using body lotion or hand cream. | | | | per day after bath or shower for 30 days. |
| You can do this treatment once a week or once a | | | | 6. Detoxification and Deodorization |
| month, but in between times you should ensure to | | | | Deodorizing Herbal Bath |
| pumice and massage with hand cream or body lotion. | | | | All of the Herbs in this recipe contain ingredients that |
| 4. Very Dry Skin | | | | will deodorize your body. It is a wonderful herbal |
| Skin Conditioning and Rejuvenation | | | | mixture to enjoy after a hot day of working in the |
| * 4 drops Lavender Essential Oil | | | | garden. |
| * 2 drops Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil | | | | * 1/4 cup fresh or 2 tablespoons dried Thyme |
| * 1 drop Palmarosa Essential Oil | | | | * 1/4 cup fresh or 2 tablespoons dried Lavender |
| * 1 drop Geranium Essential Oil | | | | buds |
| Blend and add 3-5 drops to 1/4 cup baking soda or | | | | * 1/4 cup fresh or 2 tablespoons dried Rosemary |
| epsom salts. Add to warm bath with water running | | | | * 1 muslin bath bag |
| and soak 10-20 minutes. | | | | * 1 quart boiling water |
| Herbal Waters Bath Oil | | | | Add the fresh or dried Herbs to the bag and close |
| This sensuous oil turns any bath into a pampering spa | | | | snugly. Add the bag to the water and simmer, |
| treatment full of moisturizing plant oils and | | | | covered, for 15 minutes. Remove the infusion from |
| skin-friendly herbal Essential Oils. | | | | the heat and cool to lukewarm. Add the infusion and |
| * 1 cup Almond oil | | | | bag to your bathwater, using the bag of herbs as a |
| * 2 cups Avocado oil | | | | washcloth. |
| * 2 Green Tea bags | | | | Skin-Softening and Detox Bath |
| * 10 drops Lavender Essential Oil | | | | Adapted from 365 Simple Pleasures, collected by |
| * 8 drops Chamomile Essential Oil | | | | Susannah Seton (Conari Press, 2001). |
| * 4 drops Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil | | | | The bath has the added benefit of helping to remove |
| * 2 drops Rose Geranium Essential Oil | | | | Toxins, and being very calming and relaxing, too. |
| Warm Almond and Avocado oils in a small saucepan. | | | | Ingredients |
| Remove from heat, add tea bags and let steep until | | | | * 1 cup buttermilk |
| cool. Remove Herbs and combine tea-infused oil with | | | | * 3 tablespoons Epsom salts |
| remaining ingredients in a 12-ounce glass bottle with a | | | | * 1/2 tablespoon Olive Oil or Canola oil |
| lid or a stopper. Close tightly and shake well to mix | | | | * 3 drops Lavender Essential Oil |
| the oils. Store mixture in a cool, dark place for 24 | | | | Combine ingredients and pour into the stream of |
| hours to allow the oils to blend. | | | | warm water as your tub fills. Immerse yourself and |
| To use, add 2 ounces to your bath water and soak | | | | soak for 15 minutes or so. |