The Science of Beauty in the Bath - Special Bath Recipes

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. Nourishingb. Stimulatingc. Toningd. Soothinge. RelaxingEasy additions to the bath water are as follows:a. 1 cup of vinegar: Soften water / soothe dry and itching skinb. 1 tablespoon of ground oatmeal: Soothe / soften skinc. 1 cup of powdered milk: Nourish skin / combat drynessd. 1 large spoon of honey: Relieve tiredness / sleeplessnesse. Orange or Lemon peel: For a pleasant odourf. 2 tablespoons of laundry starch: Tighten / smooth sking. 2 handfuls of Epsom salts: Combat tirednessHerbal Bath TreatmentsHerbal 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 emotionsAutumn Body PolishIngredients* 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 SaltsHere 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 choiceCombine 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.