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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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Facial Skin CareView a selection of home recipes for your DIY home spa Skin Care Treatments | Body Scrub Homemade Recipe | Foot Care At Home | Hydrotherapy Baths Native Australian Healing Ingredients
Air Spa Face Pack Or Body WrapThis treatment, devised by Janie Dallas-Kelly, uses a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables. Their juices tone the skin and contain enzymes that help balance and cleanse the skin.
For dry skin: Use 1 mashed apple, 1 mashed pear or 1 pulped nectarine, alone or added to the formula. For blemished skin: Try 1/2 cup (125ml) grape juice, 1 pulped tomato or the juice of 1/2 cup (65g) cooked cabbage. Method ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Air Spa Basic MoisturiserAnother easy recipe from Janie Dallas-Kelly. It suits most skin types and will also protect skin.
Warm the oil and lanolin or cocoa butter together. Add the rosewater and blend. Add the aloe vera gel and essential oil. Blend all ingredients together until it resembles a cream. Keep a usable amount in a jar and refrigerate the rest for up to 30 days. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anna's Mayonnaise MoisturiserOne for the chefs among us, this silky light moisturiser devised by Anna Kotz, medical herbalist and beauty therapist at Lilianfels, is made in a method similar to mayonnaise. This recipe makes about 2 cups (500ml), but only lasts for one month in the refrigerator, so put some in jars and give to your friends. It may be used daily.
Method Brew the chamomile tea and allow to infuse for 15 minutes. Strain. Mix in the glycerine and heat the mixture to 70°C (160°F). Pour the hot oil into a blender and mix, adding the chamomile mixture slowly. Turn the blender off and pulse for about 10 seconds every 2 minutes until the mixture cools. During this stage essential oils can be added. Use 12-15 drops (in total) of one or several oils of your choice. Anna recommends rose (great for sensitive skin), clary sage (a good hormonal balancer) and ylang ylang. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Foodie Facial ScrubThis exotic, aromatic exfoliating recipe from Anna Kotz at Lilianfels is also a cleanser. Orris root (the dried root of the white iris or Iris florentina) is sometimes seens as an old-fashioned ingredient, but it has a beautiful perfume and has been used by Italians for face and body powders for centuries. Geranium is an excellent skin tonic, astringent, circulation stimulant and soothes inflamed tissue.
Method To use, heap the paste into the hand and add a couple of drops of water to thin. Pat onto the face and massage gently into the skin. Remove with a warm, wet face cloth. The scrub will keep for a couple of weeks in the refrigerator. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Australian Earth Aromatic FacialAll products come from the earth. Gayle Heron, the creator of a range of body care products based upon the ancient knowledge held by the indigenous peoples of Australia, taps into the naturally powerful qualities of the Australian environment in many of her skincare recipes. The native Australian ingredients that are used in this facial are available from boutique food suppliers. Lemon myrtle is a strong anti-inflammatory antiseptic, whereas wild lime is very high in vitamin C. A powerful antioxidant, vitamin C assists in the production of collagen and elastin, stimulating new cell growth. Honey, used in the hydration part of this recipe, is a powerful antiseptic, nourishing to the skin and is known to kill bacteria and speed the healing process. Agar-agar is a gelatin-like substance made from rich nutrient-rich seaweed. Because we are talking fresh fresh, Heron recommends storing the ingredients in the refrigerator for up to five days- or simply giving yourself a one-off treat. Cleanser
Method Apply to the face and neck areas and leave for 10 minutes. Remove gently with a damp face cloth. Alternatively, just use vegetable oil. If your skin is very congested or prone to oiliness, slice wild lime or pineapple and press gently onto it after removing cleanser. Steamer Place 1 teaspoon dried lemon myrtle leaves or 10 fresh leaves and 4-5 fresh eucalyptus leaves (peppermint, lemon or other aromatic variety) in a bowl. Cover with boiling water and allow to cool slightly before steaming your face for 3-5 minutes. Stimulating Exfoliant Use the sediment from the cleanser (above) and add 1/2 cup (50g) finely grated carrot, 1 teaspoon dessicate coconut, 2 tablespoons natural yoghurt and 1 teaspoon kaolin (available from health food stores). Combine and massage gently onto your face. Wipe off with a warm, damp face cloth. Gentle Mask Add 2 teaspoons dried lavender flowers and 1 teaspoon eucalyptus gum honey to 2 tablespoons full fat cream. Apply this nutritious, hydrating mix over face and neck and leave for 15-20 minutes. It can be applied to the body with a base of yoghurt or cream. Remove gently with a warm, wet face cloth. Toner Used to tighten pores and to balance the pH level of the skin, a toner leaves a smoother surface for hydrating. Use rosewater or the juice of 1/4 of a normal lime or 1 crushed wild lime and add to 1 cup (250ml) boiling water. Cool, place on a face cloth and apply to skin with gentle upward strokes. Hydration
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