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Spas can be an important part of your health and beauty routine and are the ultimate in pure indulgence- Learn more about the spa environment and how they can benefit you in the quest for ultimate wellbeing.
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DIY Spa Tips For Home SpasView a selection of home recipes for your DIY home spa Skin Care Treatments | Body Scrub Homemade Recipe | Facial Skin Care | Foot Care At Home | Hydrotherapy Baths Native Australian Healing Ingredients
Eyes, Thighs and Sighs!Health food stores hold a world of remedies for spa-goers. Here are three products you should consider adding to your home spa. Herbal chamomile is available as an eye stick that soothes while firming and can reduce the appearance of puffiness and dark circles under the eyes. Thigh cream has been getting alot of press. Results have been noticed by those who report it helps smooth out the appearance of spongy tissue (cellulite) from the thighs and buttocks. Finally, consider skin formulas containing alpha hydroxy acids. These are natural biological substances found in fruits. They have several beneficial effects on the outer and deeper layers of the skin. Similar to Retin-A, they slow down the ageing process, which is accelerated by stress and UV exposure. Unlike Retin-A, they are safe and gentle and do not cause photosensitivity, excess redness or excessive skin peeling. When these products are used in conjunction with a sensible nutrition and fitness program, you may see results. Put The Brakes On Mother NatureAccording to Patricia Riley, founder of ClienteleBeauty, men and women should follow a five-step skincare regimen, as they experience harsh climatic changes, from searing sun to dry, heated rooms and cold, snowy days. Cleanse, exfoliate, nourish, protect with an SPF product and replenish. The appearance of youthful skin does not happen by accident; it requires constant care. The five-step program she advises doesn't change even if the weather does. Healing WatersThermal water is extremely relaxing and boosts the immune system. By increasing resistance to illnesses, themal water stimulates three functions that link body and mind: the involuntary nervous system, the glands and the immune system. Benefits can be experienced in your respiratory system and in enhanced muscular movement. Back To BasicsThe secret to healthier, fresher looking skin is to exfoliate old skin cells. The back is one of the most ignored areas of your body. The best way to exfoliate your back is with a long-handled, paddle-brush loofah, sisal bath mitt or hydro gloves and scrub with a product containing alpha hydroxy acid or products containing natural fruit acids. Healing HerbsRemedy oils, which are nonaromatic herbalist's formations, are prepared by hand with oganically grown herbs. They differ from traditional massage and bath oils made with herbal extracts or aromatic essential oils. The results of remedy oils are significant when used in hot bath soaks and external massage, as they are absorbed through the skin. Lemon balm is a potent treatment oil for anxiety, exhaustion and insomnia. Use hyssop for neck and muscle tension, St. John's wort for emotion-relieving properties and black cohosh for treating dullness in hair and nails. From Spa To OfficeAccording to SpaAsia, rosemary is effective to use for study or concentration. Headache? Massage the temples and back of your neck with lavender or peppermint. Blend a few drops of these essential oils into a cotton ball and place on a small glass dish in your work area, or make a personal spritzer by adding ten to fifteen drops of essential oil to 30mls of water and shake well. You'll feel the difference within minutes. Bathing By The BookJudith Jackson, author of The Magic Of Well-Being and a leading authority on aromatherapy, recommends a ten-minute evening bath in warm water scented with ylang ylang. Add an aromatic candle, soothing spa music and shut the door. Take this time to read a book that takes your mind off anything stressful. Scent-sational SleepA warm bath using a bath gel with lemongrass (calming), orange (calming, relaxing) and seaweed (soothing, rejuvenating) can gently remedy sleepless nights. Inhalation beads, which come in many scents, left bedside, enhance sleep as well. From Tip To ToeCracked, dry feet need not prevent you from showing off your latest sandals or strapped shoes. Keep your feet supple and moisturised by using creams with ingredients that do the job. Lactic acid, glycerin and eucalyptus oil have proven results, according to Michael Vandermeersch of CCS by Nordic Care. He says that daily application of a moisturising cream will gradually reduce the appearance of unsightly heels. Take time before bedtime to massage your feet with a potent cream and see the difference after a week or two of application. Fight Jet Lag With Ginger Tea and Mountain FlowersKim and Cary Collier, an American couple who developed Jamu herbal ritual while living in Indonesia, recommend ginger tea to fight jet lag. They find it helps digestion and improves systemic blood circulation, served hot or cold. "Sipping ginger tea while relaxing in a warm bath filled with flower petals is truly one of life's irresistible pleasures," they say. Boil a cup of hot water; cut and peel a fresh ginger root. Boil this in the water for two minutes. After it is boiled and before you turn off the stove, crush the ginger root in the water. Add a tablespoon of unrefined sugar. Allow the water, crushed ginger and sugar to steep for five minutes before straining and serving. Smoothies Fight Sun DamageSpa experts often recommend a citrus smoothie as a healthy way to protect the skin from sun damage. Smoothies can be adapted to fit any nutritional need. This one is revved up with vitamins and is as good as it sounds!
Sunscreen SenseSunscreens are a necessary part of life, yet they are not all the same. The average sunscreen will protect you from the sun but not necessarily from free radicals. Sunscreens need a higher level of protection than just antioxidants. An ingredient to look for when purchasing a sunscreen is d-alpha tocopherol, or green tea. Kerstin Florian, known in the spa world for skincare products, recommends a sunscreen with a high sun protection factor (SPF). This helps build the capillary walls, which keeps the skin protected from free radicals. Although it could be more expensive, purchase a product that has both ingredients. In the long run antioxidant combination sunscreens are a wise investment to reduce the effects of permanent sun damage. |
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