Mama, Take Five for Self Care
from mothering magazine
Moms always look for the products that are best for their babies, but what about themselves? Lily Morgan, founder of Lily Organics fresh skincare and author of Beauty, Health and Happiness - a Way of Life, offers these at-home, all-natural remedies to give moms some much-earned nurturing:
1. PAPAYA EXFOLIANT MASK: Simply take one
papaya and put in the blender. Apply to dry face and leave on for 20
plus minutes, before rinsing off. You may also add ground herbs, other
fruits or vegetables, including cucumber.
2. HONEY LAVENDER ROSE MASK: Grind up
into a powder, one ounce each of dried lavender and of rose. Mix with
honey into a paste, in a consistency that can easily be applied to the
skin. Relax for 20 minutes or more and rinse off.
3. FACIAL SALT SCRUB: The salt scrub can
be used for all skin types. Instead of an enzyme or acidic action to
remove dead cells, the salt scrub uses a mechanical action. The salt
scrub is the easiest and best way to have a scrub available at all
times. All you have to do is simply add sea salt to your cleanser or
soap. It is very important you do not add salt to the product in the
bottle or jar. You must only add it at the time of cleansing or you
will change the chemical constituency of the product! You can also do
the exact same thing with sugar.
4. VINEGAR PEEL: For all skin types,
except sensitive—vinegar is very acidic and can disturb sensitive skin.
Vinegar removes dead cells so it is perfect for dry flaky skin or oily
skin. Mix one-fourth to one-half cup certified organic (with the
?Mother? in it, the floating sediment that is imperative to quality
vinegar) vinegar into one cup pure water. Take a washcloth and cut out
holes for the eyes and nose, so you can see and breathe. Soak this
washcloth in the water/vinegar mix and apply to your face while lying
down. Leave on for up to 25 minutes before rinsing face.
5. BODY SALT SCRUB: This can be used for
all skin types periodically as needed to remove dead skin. Put 2/3 cup
olive or almond oil in a small bowl. Add approximately the same amount
of sea salt or sugar. Add enough to make a nice consistency to be able
to grab and rub all over your body. Add several drops of your favorite
essential oil and begin rubbing all over your body in the tub—while
seated. Be very careful in the bathtub because the oil can cause you to
slip and fall. Rub the scrub all over your body to remove dead cells.
When you are done, shower off. Your whole body will feel fabulous. Be
sure to clean any oil residue from the tub, lest anyone slip.
For more than two decades Lily Organics has been making 100%
organic, synthetic-free skin care products fresh every week. Lily
Organics Dew Fresh is certified as an Organic Grower by the state of
Colorado, the only skin care company in the state to earn that
credential.
For more information, visit Lily Organics at www.lilyorganics.com.