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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Herbal Skin Soothers



The healing power of herbs for your skin, is a healthy alternative to chemically laden bath salts and oils. Herbal bath blends are both easy and inexpensive to make. Herbs can be added directly to baths or, preferably, placed in a bath bag. I put mine in muslin bags, or you can make a bag out of cheesecloth, You can also buy the larger tea bags at health food stores. Add the bath blends after you have filled the tub with water, otherwise, the therapeutic steam will evaporate prematurely.

Relax the tension in your muscles and mind away naturally. At the same time, enjoy conditioning and refreshing your skin from head to toe!

For dry or chapped skin:
one cup dried rose petals
1/2 cup dried lavender flowers

Skin Soother:
1 cup oatmeal (not instant)
1/2 cup rosemary leaves (or substitute lavender, thyme, lemon verbena or your favorite herb)
1/4 cup rose petals

For acne or eczema:
one cup dried chamomile flowers
one half cup dried lavender flowers

For poor circulation:
one cup dried rosemary leaves
1/2 cup dried chamomile flowers

For muscle aches and stiff joints:
1/2 cup dried lemon-balm leaves
1/2 cup dried rosemary leaves
1/4 cup dried chamomile flowers

For colds and congestion:
1/2 cup dried thyme leaves
1 cup dried sage leaves
1/4 cup dried rosemary leaves

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