When you need to
squeeze in some well-deserved "Me Time," head
for the bathtub! In this article read about some simple
ingredients and tips to help you draw the perfect bath for your
health and beauty needs.
To moisturize dry skin:
* Use Almond oil. Almond oil is a humectants that helps seal
water into the skin and makes it one of the best moisturizers *
Add two drops each of geranium, frankincense and rose oils to a
warm bath and some calming lavender essential oil plus one big
spoonful of sweet almond oil * Relax for 20 minutes * When you
step out of the tub, your skin will be gorgeously scented and
you should feel completely relaxed
To calm irritated skin:
* Milk is a natural anti-inflammatory making it perfect for skin
that has been irritated from shaving, sunburn, or windburn * The
proteins and lactic acid in milk help remove dead skin * Add a
few drops of your favorite essential oil to a gallon of milk *
Pour the whole thing into a tub filled with warm water * Relax
as the milk's softening properties are released * There are also
several ready-made, milk-rich bath products available in stores
To exfoliate your body:
* Mud is a natural exfoliator that helps remove dead cells and
leaves your skin looking smoother and more radiant * Mud is
brimming with minerals, salicylic acid and plant extracts like
marigold and rosemary * Look for a Mud bath for your next
session of full body exfoliation
Tips for Soaking:
* Prevent scents from breaking down under running water by
drawing your bath first, then add 10 to 20 drops of essential
oils and gently swirl them around. * Keep the temperature
between 97 and 100 degrees. Any hotter bathwater than this will
dry out your skin. Use a bath thermometer to check the
temperature * Are you feeling like you got a fever? Take a
cool-not-hot-bath (77 to 82 degrees), the combo of hot water and
high body temp might leave you feeling lightheaded.
