½ cup cream
½ cup honey
Mix the cream and honey in a saucepan and gently warm it. When it is just cool enough for you to put on your skin (but still warm), apply to your entire body and leave on for about 10 minutes. Shower with warm water.
Why it works: The honey contains many vital vitamins and minerals. It helps to soften the skin and has been used for centuries for its healing properties. The cream helps add natural alpha-hydroxy acids (lactic) and softens and renews the skin.
*You can also double or triple the amount of any facial mask and use it as a body mask.
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Firming Body Mask
1 cup yogurt
1 egg
3 vitamin E capsules (note: if pimple-prone, leave this out)
Mix all the ingredients (prick and squeeze the contents of the capsules into the mixture). Apply the mixture to your body. Leave on for 10-15 minutes then rinse off.
Why it works: The concentrated lactic acids in yogurt aids in renewing the skin; egg whites have excellent tightening effects on skin; and the egg yolk softens lines and wrinkles. The vitamin E helps slow down the aging process.
1 egg
3 vitamin E capsules (note: if pimple-prone, leave this out)
Mix all the ingredients (prick and squeeze the contents of the capsules into the mixture). Apply the mixture to your body. Leave on for 10-15 minutes then rinse off.
Why it works: The concentrated lactic acids in yogurt aids in renewing the skin; egg whites have excellent tightening effects on skin; and the egg yolk softens lines and wrinkles. The vitamin E helps slow down the aging process.
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Firming Body Mask
Softening Cream Body Mask
Pour one cup of heavy cream in a bowl. Use a whisk and whip until fluffy. Slather the cream on your entire body. Leave on for 10 to 15 minutes and rinse off. This mask will leave your skin super soft and smooth.
Why it works: List yogurt and milk, heavy cream contains lactic acids which help exfoliate dead skin cells, with the added benefit of the milk fats in the cream to moisturize the body.
Why it works: List yogurt and milk, heavy cream contains lactic acids which help exfoliate dead skin cells, with the added benefit of the milk fats in the cream to moisturize the body.
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Softening Cream Body Mask
Milk and Sugar Oatmeal Body Scrub
Note: When scrubbing, use firm vertical strokes or a circular motion starting with your neck and working down.
¼ cup powdered milk
¼ cup oatmeal
¼ cup sugar
1 vitamin E capsule (note: if you are pimple-prone, leave this out)
Mix all ingredients together and prick the vitamin E capsule and squeeze contents into the mixture. Add enough warm water to make a paste. Get into the shower and scrub your entire body with the mixture. Rinse off.
Why it works: The powdered milk contains natural lactic acids to exfoliate your skin (think Cleopatra) as well a the glycolic acids found in sugar. The oatmeal contains natural colloids that soothe the skin and also heps in the exfoliation. Vitamin E helps the body tissues to grow and remain healthy.
*You can also double or triple the amount of any facial scrub and use it as a body scrub.
¼ cup powdered milk
¼ cup oatmeal
¼ cup sugar
1 vitamin E capsule (note: if you are pimple-prone, leave this out)
Mix all ingredients together and prick the vitamin E capsule and squeeze contents into the mixture. Add enough warm water to make a paste. Get into the shower and scrub your entire body with the mixture. Rinse off.
Why it works: The powdered milk contains natural lactic acids to exfoliate your skin (think Cleopatra) as well a the glycolic acids found in sugar. The oatmeal contains natural colloids that soothe the skin and also heps in the exfoliation. Vitamin E helps the body tissues to grow and remain healthy.
*You can also double or triple the amount of any facial scrub and use it as a body scrub.
Salt Glow Body Polisher
Note: When scrubbing, use firm vertical strokes or a circular motion starting with your neck and working down.
2 cups fine salt (not iodized salt)
1 cup olive oil (or sunflower, soya, canola)
Blend the salt and oil together. Wet your body in the shower and gently scrub your entire body for about a minute in each area, focusing on your knees and elbows. Note: Do not use this scrub if you have extremely sensitive skin, or irritated areas.
Why it works: Salt is a natural astringent and antiseptic and is used in removing dead skin. Because it can be drying, it is better mixed with emollient oils that can moisturize the body.
Note: Do not use salt with iodine (iodized salt) as iodine can cause acne like eruptions and contact dermatitis. Instead, pound rock-salt with a mortar and pestle to make it fine.
2 cups fine salt (not iodized salt)
1 cup olive oil (or sunflower, soya, canola)
Blend the salt and oil together. Wet your body in the shower and gently scrub your entire body for about a minute in each area, focusing on your knees and elbows. Note: Do not use this scrub if you have extremely sensitive skin, or irritated areas.
Why it works: Salt is a natural astringent and antiseptic and is used in removing dead skin. Because it can be drying, it is better mixed with emollient oils that can moisturize the body.
Note: Do not use salt with iodine (iodized salt) as iodine can cause acne like eruptions and contact dermatitis. Instead, pound rock-salt with a mortar and pestle to make it fine.
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Body Remedy,
Salt Glow Body Polisher
Oatmeal and Yogurt Body Polisher
Note: When scrubbing, use firm vertical strokes or a circular motion starting with your neck and working down.
2 cups plain yogurt
¼ cup oatmeal
1 tablespoon honey
Mix all the ingredients. Dampen the skin in the shower and gently massage the mixture all over the body. Rinse off.
Why it works: The yogurt helps in removing dead skin through the naturally occurring lactic acids (an alpha-hydroxy acid) and the oatmeal acts as a gentle exfoliant and absorbs excess oil.
2 cups plain yogurt
¼ cup oatmeal
1 tablespoon honey
Mix all the ingredients. Dampen the skin in the shower and gently massage the mixture all over the body. Rinse off.
Why it works: The yogurt helps in removing dead skin through the naturally occurring lactic acids (an alpha-hydroxy acid) and the oatmeal acts as a gentle exfoliant and absorbs excess oil.
Lemon and Sugar Body Scrub
Note: When scrubbing, use firm vertical strokes or a circular motion starting with your neck and working down.
½ cup to 2/3 cup granulated sugar
juice of one lemon
Mix the sugar and lemon to form a paste. While showering, gently rub your entire body with the paste for about a minute in each area. You can even use the lemon rind to gently rub your knees and elbows. Rinse off.
Why it works: Sugar contains glycolic acid (an alpha-hydroxy acid) which helps remove old skin cells and healthy cells are restored. Lemon also contains citric acid which aids in the restoration of the skin.
½ cup to 2/3 cup granulated sugar
juice of one lemon
Mix the sugar and lemon to form a paste. While showering, gently rub your entire body with the paste for about a minute in each area. You can even use the lemon rind to gently rub your knees and elbows. Rinse off.
Why it works: Sugar contains glycolic acid (an alpha-hydroxy acid) which helps remove old skin cells and healthy cells are restored. Lemon also contains citric acid which aids in the restoration of the skin.
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Body Remedy,
Lemon and Sugar Body Scrub
Milk Bath Salts
1 cup powdered milk
1 cup baking soda
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cream of tartar
1 tablespoon cinnamon (optional)
a few drops favorite perfume
Combine all the ingredients and store in a pretty container. Put a few scoops of the mixture in a running bath, soak and relax.
Why it works: The baking soda draws impurities and oil from your skin and the milk softens and exfoliates your skin through its lactic acid. The cornstarch will naturally soothe the skin and with cinnamon, the scent will help to enlighten your mood.
1 cup baking soda
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cream of tartar
1 tablespoon cinnamon (optional)
a few drops favorite perfume
Combine all the ingredients and store in a pretty container. Put a few scoops of the mixture in a running bath, soak and relax.
Why it works: The baking soda draws impurities and oil from your skin and the milk softens and exfoliates your skin through its lactic acid. The cornstarch will naturally soothe the skin and with cinnamon, the scent will help to enlighten your mood.
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Body Remedy,
Milk Bath Salts
Citrus Milk Bath
2-3 sliced oranges
2-3 sliced lemons
1 cup powdered milk
Fill the tub and add the powdered milk. Let the orange and lemon slices float on the tub as you soak.
Why it works: The milk bath (lactic acid) works to soften the skin, and the citric acid in lemons and oranges also help remove dead skin cells. Also, the scent and sight of floating lemons and oranges help revive and relax your senses.
2-3 sliced lemons
1 cup powdered milk
Fill the tub and add the powdered milk. Let the orange and lemon slices float on the tub as you soak.
Why it works: The milk bath (lactic acid) works to soften the skin, and the citric acid in lemons and oranges also help remove dead skin cells. Also, the scent and sight of floating lemons and oranges help revive and relax your senses.
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Body Remedy,
Citrus Milk Bath
Milk and Rose Petal Bath
½ cup powdered milk
¼ cup salt
rose petals
As you fill the tub with warm water, add powdered milk, salt, and lastly, the flowers of your choice. Soak yourself in the tub and enjoy.
Why it works: The lactic acid in milk and minerals in the salt both work to soften the skin. The rose petals have astringent properties to help the skin, not to mention, smell great and look so relaxing in a bath.
¼ cup salt
rose petals
As you fill the tub with warm water, add powdered milk, salt, and lastly, the flowers of your choice. Soak yourself in the tub and enjoy.
Why it works: The lactic acid in milk and minerals in the salt both work to soften the skin. The rose petals have astringent properties to help the skin, not to mention, smell great and look so relaxing in a bath.
Labels:
Body Remedy,
Milk and Rose Petal Bath
Basic Body Soak
¾ to 1 cup of:
powdered milk, or
baking soda, or
epsom salt (found in health food stores) – great for inflamations or sore body parts
optional: add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to the bath
Why it works:
Powdered Milk – will soften the skin through the natural lactic acids found in it (think Cleopatra) and will aid in the exfoliation of dead skin cells.
Baking soda – will draw out the impurities will help balance the pH of your skin.
Epsom salt – is a pure mineral that benefits the skin and can detoxify it from the effects of nicotine and carbon monoxide.
powdered milk, or
baking soda, or
epsom salt (found in health food stores) – great for inflamations or sore body parts
optional: add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to the bath
Why it works:
Powdered Milk – will soften the skin through the natural lactic acids found in it (think Cleopatra) and will aid in the exfoliation of dead skin cells.
Baking soda – will draw out the impurities will help balance the pH of your skin.
Epsom salt – is a pure mineral that benefits the skin and can detoxify it from the effects of nicotine and carbon monoxide.
Labels:
Basic Body Soak,
Body Remedy
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