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Mama, Take Five for Self Care

Posted December 26, 2007 at 10:47PM in Finding a balance and time for yourself by rockergirrl | Back 

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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.

 

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  dustbunny responded December 30, 2007 at 8:46PM

  dishing the dirt, cleaning the chaos

awesome I want to try these...especially the lavendar rose one.

 

 

 

 

 

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