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While many people will indulge in the papering of a spa treatment for
special occasions, many do not realize that they can get the pleasure of
these treatments much more often. All they need to do is schedule some
time to pamper and renew themselves on a regular basis.
The real sign of our inner health and beauty is our skin. Our skin, for
example, will be the first sign of our overindulgence in food that is
unhealthy. Our skin will exude a healthy glow if you eat a well balanced
diet, drink plenty of water, and get adequate exercise. We can help
nurture healthy skin and the warm glow it provides by using products
with natural ingredients, such as essential oils, cold pressed unscented
oils and hydrosols.
An important consideration when selecting aromatherapy beauty products
for your home spa treatments is your skin type. You will need products
for cleansing, toning, and moisturizing your skin when you are giving
yourself that facial. You will also want to add in the occasional
exfoliating treatment and mask for additional pampering. Below you will
find the perfect recipe for that at home spa facial.
- First wash your skin using a gentle
cleansing product. You can unclog your pours prior to your facial by
using a light steam treatment. You can stimulate your skin and
remove any dirt by using upward circular movements as you cleanse.
When you are done, rinse your face using warm water and pat it dry
with a soft towel.
- You can achieve the proper pH
balance by toning your skin after it is clean. Toner is usually best
applied using a soft cotton pad. Apply the toner all over your face
and neck, being sure to avoid the sensitive areas around the eyes.
One of the best toners to achieve proper skin pH is apple cider
vinegar.
- You are now ready to moisturize your
skin. Use patting motions to apply oil over your skin while it is
still damp from the toner. This will seal in the moisture. Apply
only once over oily areas, but twice over dry areas, being sure to
wait 2 to 3 minutes between applications. You will get the maximum
moisturizing effect if you moisten the skin with water between
applications.
Below are some products you can make
yourself to use in your facial.
- You can create a rose cream cleanser
by combining the following ingredients: 1 Tbsp of sour cream, 1 tsp
rose hydrosol, and 2 tsp of extra virgin olive oil. This mixture
should be used to cleanse the face and neck, and thrown away after
sitting for two days.
- For a wonderful toner, try the
following: Heat up 1 cup of distilled water until it is boiling.
While it is still hot, add 1 tbsp dried green tea leaves and 1tbsp
dried chamomile flowers. Strain the mixture once it has steeped for
15-20 minutes. Then add 1 tbsp rose hydrosol, 1 tbsp Aloe Vera gel
and 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar. Shake well to combine the
ingredients. This mixture can be stored in a clean bottle and used
for up to three weeks.
- You can create a moisturizing oil
that has the added benefits of aromatherapy by combining 3 tbsp each
of jojoba and rose hip seed oil, 2 drops each of rose, geranium and
palmarose essential oils and 3 drops lavender essential oil. The
mixture should be well blended and can be stored in a clean bottle
for everyday use.
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