A Tub Full of Pampering

Relaxation
is something we often forget to do and hardly ever think of.

Our days are so full of "TO DO LISTS" we forget that our bodies need rest to continue. Here are some stress relievers to get some most needed rest among our busy days.

1. Reduce Tension with a Lavender Salt Bath

This tension reducing bath calms the mind, the heart and enhances your beauty.
It calms the nerves.

Lavender is rich in linalool, an essential oil that de-stress your central nervous system.
It soothes aches and pains.

Lavender's anti-inflammatories help relieve muscle aches and sinus pressure.
It enhances your beauty.

Lavender enhances and erases skin imperfections. The lavender oil stimulates cell rejuvenation, that's why herbalists use it to treat eczema and to minimize scarring stretch marks.

Make your own Lavender bath salt
Mix

1 Tbs. dried lavender or lavender tea
3 Tbs. lavender oil or baby oil
2 c. Epsom salt

Mix well, then add a scoop of this mixture to a tub of warm water. Soak for about 10 minutes. Mixture keeps well for a long time.

2. Recharge with a Mint Bath

For your mind...enjoy instant energy.

In haling the scent of peppermint instantly energizes and awakens your mind.

For your health...ease headaches.

Studies show that peppermint oil, both inhaled and massaged into the skin can relieve headache pain and even migraines.

For your beauty...banish breakouts.

Peppermint has astringent qualities that help control oils.

Make your own mint bath:

Mix 2 c. Epsom salts with 2 handfuls of fresh mint or 1 Tbs. loose mint tea. Rub the leaves against the salts, releasing their fragrant oils. Place in a reclosable bottle or jar. To enjoy...pour a scoop of the salt under the 10 minutes.

3. Reawaken yourself in a citrus bath
For your mind...sharpen your focus.

Lemon oil is uplifting and invigorating. Aromatherapy studies show the scent increases concentration while boosting up your memory.

For your health...stop itching.

Lemon oil has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that calm the irritation, so you can stop scratching.

For your beauty...even out skin tone.

Lemon juice's natural acidity gently fades and evens out skin discolorations.

Make your own lemon bath oil

Pour 1 c. sweet almond oil into a re-closeable bottle. Add 4-6 lemon zests, twisting them as you drop them in. Set overnight. Pour 1 tsp. into the bath, soak for at least 10 minutes...enjoy.

4. Relax in Chamomile Milk Bath

For your mind...sleep soundly.

Chamomile relaxes your mind and helps relieve anxiety.

For your health...fight off colds.

Researchers found that chamomile works as an antibacterial to relieve cold symptoms like muscle tension and coughing.

For the beauty...soften your skin.

Milk has a natural acid in it that slough away dry skin, leaving your body baby smooth.


Make your own chamomile sachet.
Place 1 Tbs. chamomile tea and 1 Tbs. powdered milk onto a cheesecloth. Place the sachets in your bath and soak for 15 minutes.

Information was obtained from Woman's World Magazine
11/11/2011