Natural home spa

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Do you dream about those natural treatments for enhancing^eau^ and reviving body and spirit that you've heard about or expemrWm'm^ Professional health spa? Guess what? You can recreate therríjgit Imme^ So set aside a couple of hours for yourself, shuttffre doötprud the world, then indulge in somé serious
Divided into three chapters, starting with Chili Out, followed by Body Works, and ending with Head Lines, the book is jam-packed with charts, techniques, and recipes. Follow directions for key therapies that can alleviate a number ofcommon ailments and beauty problems and see how to prepare specific products and cures for a host of conditions that can affect the skin, eyes, lips, and hair. On days that you're very busy, consult the 10-minute pick-me-ups at the beginning of each section and work magic with on-the-spot revivers.
I To make the book even easier to use, there's a thumb-tabbed reference system that will enable you to see-at-a-glance the section you need to refer to.... Tovább

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Do you dream about those natural treatments for enhancing^eau^ and reviving body and spirit that you've heard about or expemrWm'm^ Professional health spa? Guess what? You can recreate therríjgit Imme^ So set aside a couple of hours for yourself, shuttffre doötprud the world, then indulge in somé serious
Divided into three chapters, starting with Chili Out, followed by Body Works, and ending with Head Lines, the book is jam-packed with charts, techniques, and recipes. Follow directions for key therapies that can alleviate a number ofcommon ailments and beauty problems and see how to prepare specific products and cures for a host of conditions that can affect the skin, eyes, lips, and hair. On days that you're very busy, consult the 10-minute pick-me-ups at the beginning of each section and work magic with on-the-spot revivers.
I To make the book even easier to use, there's a thumb-tabbed reference system that will enable you to see-at-a-glance the section you need to refer to. Plus, the mini-subject index on each tab reveals related topics
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What could be more wonderful than a collection of antidotes to the stresses and strains of everyday living?
Is spending a relaxing day in a health spa one of your fondest dreams? Good news! You don't have to wait—and you don't even have to travel—to make that dream come true. Here's everything you need to know to enjoy rnany of the same therapeutic and pleasurable treatments offered at a five-star health resort in the comfort of your own home—whenever you like! Better yet, the recipes contain natural ingredients, such as herbs, fruits, grains, and essential oils.
Immerse yourself in a select assortment of the best tried-and-tested therapies for unwinding mentally and physícally, many of which have been used for centuries in spas throughout the world. Somé are calming; others are invigorating or uplifting.
Bring the healing powers of the sea intő your bathroom with a soothing seaweed wrap and take advantage of the curative benefits of the earth's minerals with a rejuvenating mud pack. Or try aromatherapy to eliminate stress and encourage health and relaxation. Find out which oils to blend and how to use them in baths, massages, and inhalations. Then look at basic massage methods to loosen up muscles and calm the mind. In addition to melting away
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the cares and tensions of the day, the treatments can alsó help relieve aches and pains, reduce inflammation, and boost the immuné system.
Next turn your attention to a series of top-to-toe beauty treatments that are as luxurious as they are effective, from rubs and scrubs that exfoliate the skin to body wraps for reducing cellulite. There are tips for the perfect manicure and pedicure, plus gentle bath recipes that can help treat everything from insomnia to eczema. Finally, keep your skin and hair looking their best with simple yet fabulous preparations, including face masks, cleansers, toners, anti-blemish night cream, skin smoothers, and shampoos and conditioners, as well as herbai remedies for hair loss, dandruff, and overprocessed hair.
Now you can look forward to the marvelous results!
Sián Rees is an accomplished freelance health and beauty journalist, with an extensive knowledge of beauty treatments and relaxation therapies. During her 11-year career in consumer magazines, Sián has worked for somé of the UK's most popular titles, including Woman & Home, Options, She, Top Santé and Woman's Realm. Vissza