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Our skin is our largest organ, and everything that touches it is absorbed into our pores. Have you ever lavished your favorite lotion all over your body only to feel dry and chapped a short time later? Before you open your next bottle of lotion; take a moment and examine the listed ingredients. Now think of the word nourish. Can you picture any of these listed ingredients as nourishment for your skin?
Most over the counter Beauty products are loaded with chemicals such as alcohol, which is very irritating to skin. On the other hand, Home beauty recipes, and remedies have been around for thousands of years. Remarkable remedies were discovered sometimes purely out of necessity, and proved to be effective, as well as healthy.
Making your own Beauty products costs only a fraction of what you pay for jars of creams, masks, and ointments. Most over the counter costs stem from huge advertising campaigns, sales personal and fancy packaging and labeling.
In most cases our skin is a window to our health. In order to have Healthy skin, we need to nourish our body. We can do this by eating whole foods (in its natural state), and by drinking at least 6-8 glasses of pure water daily along with a variety of herbal teas which cleanse the body naturally. A regular form of exercise should never be overlooked, because it benefits the body greatly, and is a key to better health.
Most of us have heard the expression know your skin type. When skin is healthy, there is a natural balance. In this recipe book, you will find information on preparing your own Beauty and Spa recipes, with some of your favorite fruit blends. (Edible fruit smoothie recipes included!) Learn how to make simple Soap recipes, for gentle cleansing and exfoliating of the skin. Another important aspect of relaxation is Aromatherapy, which stimulates the powerful sense of smell, and works on the mind and body simultaneously. Learn about essential oils, how to warm them in an Oil Burner/Diffuser, and how to blend them by making recipes to uplift you, or ease discomforts associated with illness, and stress.
Learn the Art of designing scented Candles, utilizing environmentally safe and healthy waxes such as Beeswax, Soy, and Paraffin. What better way to relax than to enjoy a nice warm cup of herbal tea? Learn about some of the more common Teas on the market today, along with their positive effect on the mind and body.
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