Moisturizing Bath
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Dry skin can be a problem any time of the year, but especially in winter. Adding moisturizing ingredients to the bath is an ideal way to soften your body without the mess of lotions. Beauty expert Stacy Cox shares ideas for adding natural ingredients to the bath.
- If you don't like adding oils, try oat, wheat or rice bran, or tea. Place oats in a cheesecloth bag (figure A) and throw into the tub for a soothing, moisturizing soak, or steep first in a colander with boiling water. The steeped oats can be transferred to a cheesecloth bag and used like a loofah during the bath.
Fill pantyhose with rice or wheat bran and tie to the faucet so that bath water runs through it (figure B). Throw into the tub for extra strength, if desired.
Bath teas are expensive, but you can make your own, using a precut tea bag that you seal with an iron, muslin bags or any open-weave small gift bags. Fill a tea ball with tea leaves (figure C), or use a chamomile tea bag, and add that to the bath. Another option is to use precut tea bags, a muslin bag or any other type of small, open-mesh bag.The warm water of a bath opens pores, making it easy for moisture to penetrate. Always use warm, water for a bath, rather than hot, and limit exposure to 20 minutes or less. Soaking any longer will only dry out the skin.The easiest way to moisturize is to add a capful (about two teaspoons) of vegetable and plant oils to the bath. Use the correct weight of oil for the amount of moisture you need.For light moisturizing, try safflower, calendula or green-tea oil.For medium moisturizing, add almond or regular vegetable oil.For heavy moisturizing, add wheat germ, sesame, avocado or caster oil.To add fragrance, put in a few drops of lavender essential oil.
Guests Stacy Cox
Beauty Therapist
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