WHOLE BODY SPA TREATMENTS

Whether you’re getting ready for a special event like a wedding or a party

or just taking some time to focus on yourself, the recipes in this chapter

provide a rich sensory journey to leave you positively glowing from the

inside out. Taking the extra time to set the scene for a divine home spa

experience brings the pampering to a higher level of replenishment and

rejuvenation, nurturing your mind, body, and spirit.

Start by letting fresh air flow through your space to clear out any stagnant

energy or stale air. Select some calming, healing music to play. Lay out

some clean fluffy towels and a soft robe. In the spirit of whole body

replenishment, prepare a healthy spa water like the Strawberry Super C

Sipper or Cucumber De-Puffer Spa Water to enjoy while you recline with

your feet soaking in a Fizzy Mojito Foot Spa. Light some candles and say

a blessing. Something like this works well to set the tone: “I have set this

time aside for me. All of my stresses and worries fall away from me now.

This is my time to heal and nurture my entire being.” Take a few deep

breaths to set the relaxation in motion. It is in these sweet moments,

while you are in repose slathered in gorgeous, gooey home spa

treatments like the Head-to-Toe Pumpkin Mask or the Detoxifying

Seaweed Body Wrap, that a deeper overall healing takes place. There is

nothing comparable to a spa day like this to bring out your inner goddess!

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Green Tea and Adzuki Cleansing Grains

Traditional Asian facial cleansing grains, like this one, use adzuki beans that gently exfoliate without damaging the surface of the skin. In addition, green tea is a powerful antioxidant that helps rejuvenate the skin, prevent and repair sun damage, and promote elasticity. And the healing powers of chamomile calm and soothe redness and irritation. YIELDS: 1 pint ⁄ cup adzuki beans ⁄ cup green tea leaves ⁄ cup chamomile flowers ⁄ cup brown rice flour ⁄ cup kaolin clay What you will need: coffee grinder, mixing bowl, fine-meshed sieve, pint-size canning jar with lid, spice jar with sifter cap, optional 1. To Make: Before you begin, find a protective face mask, or tie a bandana to cover your nose and mouth, to avoid breathing the powders. Next, put the adzuki beans, green tea, and chamomile into the jar, close the lid, and shake. Fill a coffee grinder with the mixture and grind to a very fine powder. Place the sieve over the mixing bowl. Empty the grinder into the sieve. Carefully sift t...

Cucumber Rose Sunburn Relief

You will want to have this cooling, fragrant, milky lotion on hand after a long day in the sun. Store this concoction in the fridge and mist this soothing, moisturizing blend on a sunburn for instant relief. The aloe vera and cucumber provide instant anti-inflammatory relief, while the rose and coconut milk offer skin-saving healing moisture to overexposed skin. YIELDS 1 medium-size cucumber, chopped ⁄ cup coconut milk ⁄ cup Old-Fashioned Rosewater ⁄ cup aloe vera juice What you will need: strainer or cheesecloth, 8-ounce jar with lid, spray bottle 1. To Make: Put the chopped cucumber inside a strainer or piece of cheesecloth and squeeze out juice. Pour the cucumber juice into a jar. Add coconut milk, rosewater, and aloe vera. Close the lid tightly and shake well to blend. 2. To Store: Pour some of the mixture into a spray bottle. Reserve the remainder in the jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. 3. To Use: Shake well before use. Spray affected areas as desired. Soak a ...

Soothing Oil-Free Mask

Gain the hydrating, nourishing, and regenerative benefits of vitamin-rich flax without any added oil. This gentle, skin-tightening, moisturizing facial mask will soften and replenish all skin types. YIELDS: 3–4 masks 1 cup water ⁄ cup flaxseeds 2 drops chamomile essential oil What you will need: saucepan, wire whisk, mixing bowl, tea strainer, tight-sealing container 1. To Make: Place the water and flaxseeds in the pan on medium high heat. Stirring occasionally, use the whisk to keep the seeds moving and not sticking to the pan. Once the mixture begins to boil, stir gently and constantly. When it starts to thicken slightly, turn down the heat to low and keep stirring until the seeds start suspending in the liquid instead of falling to the bottom of the pan. Remove from heat and strain liquid into the mixing bowl, discarding the seeds. Add the chamomile essential oil and whisk to blend. Allow to cool completely before use. 2. To Store: This mask is best fresh. Store in a closed containe...

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