~ Mini Spa Day~

More at home spa treats to help rejuvenate and  pamper.

Homemade masks and scrubs with ingredients right out of the pantry.Having a spa day from home is relaxing, fun and  so heathly,not to mention affordable.Enjoy and  be blissful with these spa recipes.

Honey Oatmeal Facial-

1/4 cup oatmeal

1 tablespoon honey

3 tablespoons plain yogurt

Preparation-

Finely grind the oatmeal in a blender or food processor.In a small bowl, combine the honey

and yogurt.Stir in the oatmeal and mix well.Smooth over the face and neck.Let sit 10 -15 minutes.

Rinse with warm water.Follow with moisturizer.

*Oatmeal: Is an antiflammatory and anti itch, acts as a skin soother.

* Honey: rejuvenates and nourishes skin and fights fine lines and wrinkles.

Chocolate Body Scrub-

3 Tablespoons of cocoa powder

1 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon of vanilla oil or( extract will work)

olive oil as needed

Preparation-

mix all ingredients except olive oil,start adding olive oil ,gradually until mixture looks like a paste.

It should be applied on moist clean skin.Best time after a shower.Use in a circular motion and

massage gently using finger tips.Rinse off with warm water.It smells and feels wonderful!

Moisturizing Avocado Facial Mask-

1 avocado

1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar

1 egg white

3 teaspoons of olive oil

Preparation-

Peel and mash avocado and start adding the rest of the ingredients in  a small bowl.Egg white should be beaten before you add to bowl.Apply  mask and leave on face for about 20 minutes.This mask gives great moisture to the skin.

* Avocado: contains collagen building properties that help with fine lines and wrinkles,and helps repair

rough, dry skin.

*Apple Cider Vinegar: rich in alpha-hydroxy acids,and gives softer,smoother skin and scalp.

Cucumber Cooling Mask-

1 tablespoon witch hazel

1/2 cucumber, chopped

1/4 cup aloe vera gel

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 cucumber sliced

Preparation-

Mix witch hazel, chopped cucumber,and aloe vera in a blender or food processor.add cornstarch

to thicken.Chill in refrigerator for 1 hour.Smooth over face and neck and place cucumber slices over eyes.

Let sit 10 -15 minutes.Rinse and pat dry.Follow with moisturizer.

*Cucumber: acts as a cooling agent, and reduces eye puffiness.

                                                              

                                                                    
                                     
  Refreshing Orange Scrub-                                
  1/2 of a orange

4 teaspoons cornmeal

Preparation-

Squeeze orange juice and pulp into a bowl and add the cornmeal.Mix into a paste.Apply onto freshly washed face and body.Scrub gently for 2- 3 minutes.Rinse ,Tone, Moisturize.

Shiny Hair Rinse-

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

1 quart water

Preparation-

Combine vinegar and water in a pitcher or jar.Shampoo and rinse.Pour mixture onto hair,massaging

into hair and scalp.Rinse thoroughly and condition as usual.

Lavender Hand and Foot Wash-

1/2 cup dried lavender flowers

1/2 cup finely chopped sage

2 cups of water

8 drops of lavender oil

Preparation-

In a saucepan, combine lavender flowers,sage and water.Simmer covered , on low heat about 20 minutes.

Strain mixture and retain mixture.Add lavender oil, shake and emulsify and then apply with soft wash cloths.

Leave on for  5- 10 minutes , then rinse off .

*Use this wash to relieve red and inflamed hands or feet or to just soothe and relax tired feet.

Tips-

Stainless steel,enamel,and glass are the best materials to use.

Avoid use of reactive metals such as silver,copper,aluminum,teflon,or cast iron.

Start your spa experience with a shower to remove any lotions, perfumes, makeup,or surface dirt.

 Also have plenty of extra towels on hand.

Play relaxing music in the background to give a wonderful addition to the spa experience.

Treat yourself right with a little pampering from home! Healthy living.