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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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Skin Care TreatmentsView a selection of home recipes for your DIY home spa Body Scrub Homemade Recipe | Facial Skin Care | Foot Care At Home | Hydrotherapy Baths Native Australian Healing Ingredients
Skin Care Treatments For SunburnAustralians love the sun. For many people around the world, "sunshine" and "Australia" are synonymous. Having fun in the sun is part of the Australian life so it is only natural that at some stage you will get burnt. If you get burnt, these relieving recipes from The Spa Of Peace and Plenty will help to take the sting out of things. Sunburn SootherIf you have overdone it in the sun, try this soothing treatment which utilises the coconut. You will need a small growing coconut- and an hour or two out of the sun. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunburn Soother WrapA native of tropical Africa, the gel inside the aloe leaf has been used since ancient times to give instant relief from the pain of burns, wounds, dry skin and insect bites. An essential herb, this succulent thrives best in dry conditions and heavy shade.
Combine all ingredients in a tepid bath and soak for a while. After getting out of the bath, place a plastic sheet on a table and lie down. Ask a friend to apply a light coating of 4 tablespoons avocado or vitamin E oil mixed with 7 drops each of geranium, lavender and chamomile essential oils.
Blend all soother ingredients together in a food processor until the mixture has the consistency of thick pouring cream. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Taste Of Tahiti ExfoliateA great treat for your skin when the temperature is high, this colourful exfoliant is part of an exhilarating treatment at The Spa Of Peace and Plenty. It is followed by a floral herbal bath, relaxing body massage and citrus body mist (a spray of purified water with orange blossom, witch hazel, macadamia nut oil, jojoba oil and essential oils of orange and mandarin). We suggest you enjoy the exfoliant and perhaps take a herbal bath after. Start with a skin brush and follow it with a full body mask of ripe papaya, fresh lime juice, mint and china clay. The enzymes in papaya and lime act as a powerful exfoliant and this fragrant mix will leave your skin silky smooth and renewed.
Method ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ayurvedic TreatmentsAyurveda, the science of life, illness and prevention and longevity, is believed to be the oldest and most holistic healing science in existence. This ancient art of healing has been practised throughout India for over 5,000 years and influences the philosophy of many Australian spas and their therapists. Ayurvedic Body PeelGood enough to eat- you'll know you've got this spicy mixture right if it smells like an Indian curry! All about the senses, this exotic exfoliate from The Spa Of Peace and Plenty is inspired by the theory of tridosha, or the three doshas, the elements of material existence.
Mix all ingredients into a thick paste and massage over the body to exfoliate and balance the skin. Show or rinse the mixture off. Dry well.
Apply warmed honey to the skin and massage into the body. Convert the sticky honey into a velvety texture by slowly adding 1 teaspoon warmed milk at a time. Massage into the body, then apply the cucumber. Coat both sides of the body and leave for 10 minutes. Rinse off and enjoy naturally smooth skin. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ayurvedic Shirodhara TreatmentThe sensation of a continuous, rhythmic stream of warm oil directed onto the middle of the forehead can induce a blissful state of serenity and expanded consciousness. It is believed that oil stroking the "third eye" has a reflex-balancing effect on the deepest recesses of the brain. Aurora Spa suggests this treatment at the end of a massage or facial. It takes 20-30 minutes.
Method Place warm oil into a funnel and position with the tap over the middle of the forehead. Ensure that the oil is not too hot. The oil should flow over the forehead, through the hair and into the bowl. When the funnel is empty, wipe the excess oil from the forehead and hair. The person should move slowly after treatment and he or she should remain in a calm environment. Note: If the flow of oil is too speedy, anxiety and nervousness will occur. If the oil is too hot, anger and heat will result. Oil falling from too far away can cause headaches, fever and agitation. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Macadamia Body PolishNatural product guru Gayle Heron of Li'Tya uses macadamias in this natural body polish. Macadamia oil is the closest natural oil to our skin's oil, so it absorbs well.
Method ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Body MudNutrient-rich muds have been used for centuries to soothe aches and pains, balance body systems and smooth the skin. This recipe from Gayle Heron uses green tea (a known antioxidant) and rosewater (great for dry, mature and sensitive skin). Used to soothe and revive tired skin, it is particularly good for acne, dermatitis and eczema.
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