All Natural SkinCare Handmade Soap & Bath Recipes

All Natural SkinCare Handmade Soap & Bath Recipes: Essential Oils

2009-07-16T01:16:00.000-07:00

Essential Oils create your very own unique all natural skincare handmade soap & bath recipes.

I've composed a list of essential oils to choose from when making your handmade bath recipes which also make great gift ideas for family & friends.

* Basil....uplifting, refreshing, clarifying, aids concentration
* Bergamot....refreshing, uplifting
* Chamomile....refreshing, relaxing, calming, soothing, balancing
* Cedarwood....sedating, calming, soothing, strengthening
* Clary sage....warming, relaxing, uplifting, calming, euphoric
* Cypress....relaxing, refreshing, astringent
* Eucalyptus....head clearing, antiseptic, decongestant, invigorating
* Fennel....carminative eases wind and indigestion
* Frankincense....relaxing, rejuvenating, eases breathing, dispels fears
* Geranium....refreshing, relaxing, balancing, harmonizing
* Hyssop....decongestant
* Jasmine....relaxing, soothing, confidence building
* Juniper....refreshing, stimulating, relaxing, diuretic
* Lavender....refreshing, relaxing, therapeutic, calming, soothing
* Lemon....refreshing, stimulating, uplifting, motivating
* Lemongrass....toning refreshing, fortifying

*NOTE: If using photosensitive oils on your skin, wait at least 2 hours before exposing your skin to sun or ultraviolet light (sunlamps) eg Ginger, lemon, orange and Bergamot.

*Do not use on Pregnant women or children under the age of two. During pregnancy avoid, bay leaves, clove, basil, clary sage, sage, marjoram, oregano, thyme and wintergreen.

All Natural Skincare Handmade Bath Recipes: Salt Scrub

2009-07-16T00:38:00.000-07:00

Exfoliating your skin with salt scrubs... like an all natural skincare handmade bath recipes salt scrub is a gentle abrasive action that scrubs away dead skin cells, revealing your softer skin underneath.

Are you aware that exfoliation allows moisturizer to penetrate more easily, helps prevent ingrown hairs and gives your skin a fresh rosy glow.

For a basic salt scrub, you can use simple table salt! For a more luxurious feel, choose a finely textured sea salt, or you can add rock salt or kosher salt for a coarser mix. You can even mix them together.

You can use just about any oil in your salt scrub recipe. Almond oil is delicate but it spoils quickly. Almond oil is not recommended if your scrub is going to sit around for a while, or if you're giving your salt scrub as a gift. Canola oil, sunflower oil, grape seed oil & jojoba oil are alternatives to use.

Creating your own salt scrub allows you to mix in whatever scents you choose. ... Popular essential oils are lavender, lemon, orange... a few drops is more than enough.

How to Make a Bath Salt Scrub
The basic recipe for a salt scrub is quick, easy and makes a great gift idea.

One cup salt
One cup oil
A 4-5 drops of essential oils

For a firmer, less runny scrub, try two parts salt to one part oil, and then add oil to reach consistency you want. If the salt and oil separate, stir them back together before you use the scrub.

Using your scrub is as simple as rubbing it gently onto your skin before you shower. Don't scrub too hard or too long: you just want to rub away your dead skin cells.

After your scrub apply a moisturizer and your skin will feel & look soft, fresh & silky.

Tip: Be careful in the tub, because the oil will make your bathtub slippery.

Love to hear about your gorgeous All Natural Skincare Handmade Bath Recipes: Salt Scrub that you've created for yourself or as gifts.

All Natural SkinCare Handmade Soap & Bath Recipes

2009-07-15T23:02:00.000-07:00

The ultimate pampering experience for total indulgence is experienced when using your own all natural skincare handmade soap & bath recipes... This is the perfect gift not only for yourself but to spoil your family and friends.

From pampering bath treatments, to rich, soothing creams and butters and aromatic home fragrance products there is a special gift that's sure to please & surprise.

Just imagine... sinking into a hot, fragrant bath that soaks away all your cares with your own all natural skincare handmade bath recipes. Lavendar is a great choice for a relaxing bath recipe.

The thing I love most about creating your very own all natural skincare handmade soap & bath recipes.. is...

* firstly you know exactly what you're putting into them...
* You can choose the fragrance ....whether is be...soothing... relaxing... invigorating... revitalizing
...depending on your mood.