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- Annie B. Bond
- April 4, 1999
- 11:03 am
- 9 comments
If your skin is really dry, especially in the winter, and you are looking for an emollient bath, try this wonderful recipe.
One of the first things to do is to find the right vegetable oil or nut oil that works for your skin. Try out three or four; you will instantly feel
which ones are best for you. For my forty-something skin I found apricot kernel oil to be the most soothing and emollient. Great oils for dry skin include apricot kernel oil, avocado oil (this oil is very lush and rich, and is especially good for old, dry skin, but a little goes a long way), almond oil, flax seed oil, and jojoba oil. (Jojoba oil is actually a liquid wax.)
Basic Emollient Bath Recipe
All of the ingredients asked for in this recipe are found in most health food stores.
- 1 to 2 ounces apricot kernel, avocado, almond, flax seed, or jojoba oil
- 1 ounce pure vegetable glycerin
- 2 ounces aloe vera gel
- A few drops pure essential oil of your choice.
Add the ingredients to the tub while it is filling.
Makes about 1/4 cup, enough for 1 bath.
Basic Honey Bath Recipe
Herbalists have touted honey for centuries because it helps skin retain
moisture and is thereby rejuvenating and softening.
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup very hot water
- A few drops pure essential oil, if desired
Dissolve the honey in the water. Add essential oil, if desired. Pour the
mixture into the bath water.
Makes 1 cup, enough for one bath.
Read more: Beauty, Bath & Shower
Annie B. Bond
Annie is a renowned expert in non-toxic and green living. Named one of the top 20 environmental leaders by Body and Soul Magazine, Annie has authored four books, including "Home Enlightenment" (Rodale Press, 2005) and "Better Basics for the Home" (Three Rivers Press, 1999).
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+ add your ownThis sounds like a neat recipe to experiment with. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for posting.
Interesting, not certain how honey would work.
Interesting.
Thanks for the information! Interesting using honey.
Thanks for the info.
thanks
honey works great on the face as well
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