The Science Of Beauty In The Bath - Special Bath Recipes

By Author: Dee Braun
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On occasion it is beneficial to take time to relax in a soothing special bath and smooth the skin.

Depending on what you put into the water, a bath can be:

a. Nourishing

b. Stimulating

c. Toning

d. Soothing

e. Relaxing

Easy additions to the bath water are as follows:

a. 1 cup of vinegar: Soften water / soothe dry and itching skin

b. 1 tablespoon of ground oatmeal: Soothe / soften skin

c. 1 cup of powdered milk: Nourish skin / combat dryness

d. 1 large spoon of honey: Relieve tiredness / sleeplessness

e. Orange or Lemon peel: For a pleasant odour

f. 2 tablespoons of laundry starch: Tighten / smooth skin

g. 2 handfuls of Epsom salts: Combat tiredness

Herbal Bath Treatments

Herbal baths have traditionally been incorporated into a beauty treatment regime. The more popular herbs for the bath include the following:

* Chamomile flowers, Elder flowers, Thyme: Softening / soothing skin

* Mint, Rosemary: Stimulating circulation

* Blackberry ...
... leaves: Clearing the skin

* Comfrey: Chapped, sore, spotty skin

* Lavender: For the pleasant odor and very relaxing to the mind and emotions

Autumn Body Polish

Ingredients

* 1/8 cup finely ground Sunflower seed meal (try using a coffee grinder)
* 1/8 cup applesauce
* Mix ingredients into a paste, then apply with gentle circular motions into your face, throat, chest, arms, and legs.
* Allow formula to remain on skin for 10 minutes so the Sunflower oils can be released and your thirsty skin can absorb them.
* Rinse with warm water and gently pat dry.

Makes enough for one application.

Buttermilk Bath Salts

Here is another variation on bath salts.

* 1 cup Buttermilk Powder
* 1 cup Sea Salt
* Add up to 24 drops of Essential Oils.

Blend well, keep in a sealed jar. Use 1/2 cup per bath. This makes enough for 4 baths.

Almond Bath Bomb

* 1/4 cup baking soda
* 2 tablespoons citric acid or Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C Powder)
* 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
* 2 tablespoons sweet Almond oil
* 1 teaspoon Vitamin E Oil
* 1/4 teaspoon Essential Oil of choice

Combine dry ingredients in bowl and stir until well blended. Drizzle in Almond oil and stir until mixture is moistened. Add Vitamin E and Essential Oil. Stir until well mixed.

Take teaspoon size globs of mixture and form balls. If mixture is crumbly, add more Vitamin E Oil. If too wet, add more baking soda.

Put balls on Sheet of wax paper and leave for 2 or 3 hours. Reshape balls, then let air dry and harden for 10 days. Store in a closed container.

To use, add one or two balls to hot bath and enjoy.

Dee Braun, a single mom of 6, is a Certified Aromatherapist, Certified Dr. of Reflexology and a natural health practitioner. Click now to visit NaturallyBeautiful.Me at http://www.naturallybeautiful.me/ - where you can find helpful information on natural and effective skincare treatments (including recipes!) to help battle the ravages of time, toxins and stress as well as address many common skincare problems.