Ladies Blend Blog

Pretty Peachy Hands

In our home, there is only one way to eat a sweet juicy Georgia peach-while standing and leaning over the kitchen sink.  Peaches have substantial amounts of alpha hydroxy acids that assist in cell renewal and soften wrinkles, so before you bite into the peach, gather a few ingredients and save a chunk of the peach for your hands.

Ingredients:

• 1 chunk soft peach flesh
• 1 tsp organic sugar
• touch of olive oil
• touch of Castile liquid soap

Directions:

• Quickly mix ingredients in a small dish.
• Massage into your hands.
• Rinse well, pat dry.

Notes:

• Make this recipe when you are ready to use it, if it is prepared too far in advance, the sugar will dissolve.
• Discard any leftover mix.

End of the Week Stress Relief Bath Soak

Ingredients:

• Several handfuls of a good bath salt such as, Black Sea Pink Salt, Sea Salt, Epsom Salt, Organic Grey Sea Salt.
• Essential Oils of: Lavender-5 drops, Spearmint-2 drops, Eucalyptus-2 drops, diluted in about 1 tablespoon of a quality carrier oil, such as Jojoba, Cherry Kernel, Camellia, Olive.

Directions:

• Fill the tub about half full with warm to hot water.
• With the water still running, add the salts and essential oil solution.
• Use your hands to swish it all around, while continuing to fill the tub.
• Using care step into the tub and fill with water to appropriate level.
• Soak for at least 15-20 minutes.

Notes:

• Oil may make tub surface slick, a bath mat is suggested.
• The warm glow from a candle and a relaxing CD playing softly will enhance your soaking experience.
• Begin the weekend or anytime with a stress relief bath.

Summertime Herbal Foot Soak

If your feet are taking a beating like mine from working overtime in the garden, try to take at least a few minutes at the end of the day to tend to your feet.  The following recipe is from our Homemade Beauty Recipes on our Ladies Blend website. 

Herbal Foot Soak
Fill a bowl/basin with warm to hot water, add fresh herbs/botanicals that you have on hand, such as Rose Petals, Mint Sprigs, Lavender Sprigs/Buds, Rosemary, Chamomile, Lemon Balm, etc. Throw in a handful of Sea Salt and drizzle in a touch of your favorite oil if you like, relax and soak until soft.

We also have more recipes on our blog, in Beauty Care & Recipes, some of which are not found on the website, have a look, I am sure you'll find something to suit your fancy!

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