Skin Care
Natural Scrubs, Oils & Tips For Glowing Skin
Beautiful skin is proof of a healthy body and mind. It is essential to maintain clean and flawless skin, as it is a reflection of the inner health of the body. A healthy, natural skincare routine is not difficult to maintain and is also quite budget-friendly, it can even be created at home! Do you know that lime juice mixed with milk and glycerin is a great treatment for pimples, and it keeps skin young and radiant? The same goes for lime juice mixed with ice water soothes tired and puffy eyes. There are so many ways you can take good care of your skin and make it glow at home. Everyone seeks flawless skin, but not everyone is lucky enough to enjoy naturally glowing skin. If you're concerned that your skin isn't looking its best and wondering which products to choose for flawless, glowing skin, below are five DIY guides to help you achieve that Hollywood glow. Sugar Face Scrub Sweeten your home beauty routine with a honey and sugar facial scrub. This homemade scrub can help to nourish the skin by eliminating dead cells. How to use it: Mix 1/2 cup brown sugar and three tablespoons of honey in a small bowl, stir both until it becomes a thick paste form. Add two tablespoons of an oil of your choice (olive, almond, or coconut) and blend until it is integrated with the paste to make it a little lighter. Apply the paste all over clean skin, face, and neck. Leave on for 5 to 10 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water. Coconut Oil Cuticle Moisturizer Research has shown that coconut oil additionally nourishes dry cuticles. The heavy oil provides long-lasting hydration. How to use it: You can choose to extract the oil yourself or easily purchase the coconut oil from a store Just rub a small amount on each fingertip Use a band to wrap it over so it can absorb Facial Toner With Tea Leaves To Fight Acne Healthy skin begins inside, and drinking a simple lemon water mixture will activate the beauty effects and tone the skin. How to use it: Add 1 teaspoon of peppermint tea leaves, 4 teaspoons of white tea leaves, ½ cup of boiled distilled water, and 2 drops of lavender oil in a French press. Let steep for 10 minutes before pouring into a glass container to cool. Combine with enough aloe vera gel to fill a 4 oz spray bottle atomizer. Store in the refrigerator before spraying. Rice And Ginger Detox Body Scrub Ginger reduces inflammation and detoxifies the skin. "Rice grains are a great natural scrub as rice starch helps soothe damaged and irritated skin. How to use it: Mix ½ cup of ground rice (blend in a blender), ½ cup of coconut milk, ¼ cup of brown sugar, and 1 ½ tablespoon of ground ginger to form a paste. Use your hands to rub the mixture. After a few minutes, the scrub will polish your entire body. Remember, having a balanced diet combined with adequate rest and sleep and regular exercise helps rejuvenate the body. The secret to permanently healthy, glowing skin is simple but with a little dedication. If you are considering bringing your skin back to life. In that case, HYGIEIA is your best bet for amazing anti-aging creams with powerful antioxidants that provides skin protection and anti-aging benefits.
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Homemade Avocado Face Mask For Youthful Skin
You likely already know about the amazing health benefits of avocados — from heart health to their rich omega-3 content, but did you know avocados are also exceptional in skincare? Avocado is hydrating and helps restore youthful, glowing skin. It can also help kill acne-causing bacteria and provide essential nutrients. So, how can you start reaping the skin benefits of avocado. Keep reading for our homemade avocado face mask recipe. You will need: 2 tsp mashed avocado 1 tsp honey 1 tsp kefir 1 tsp olive oil 1 glass jar Directions: Mix all ingredients in a jar and apply gently to your face (avoiding the eyes). Leave the mask on for about 30 minutes. Wash with warm water And voilà, just like that, you have concocted a luxurious face mask. For more help restoring your skin and keeping it healthy year-round, check out some of our Hygieia face creams.
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More Benefits of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil For Skin & Beyond
Looking for a natural way to boost your immune system, improve your heart health, combat mood/anxiety symptoms, and repair and heal your skin? Ylang ylang essential oil has many uses and benefits that can help improve your body and mind. At Hygieia Skin, we carry a selection of skin and face creams that are certified organic and infused with ylang ylang oil and other nutrients. What is Ylang Ylang Oil? Found in the tropics of Indonesia, Philippines, and other parts of Asia, ylang ylang oil is collected from flower petals from the ylang ylang tree. Called the “flower of flowers,” ylang ylang produces a sweet, flowery smell. Benefits Studies have shown that ylang ylang oil can provide numerous health benefits such as improved circulation, reducing anxiety, regulating blood pressure, improving skin health, and more. Strengthening Your Heart Health: Compounds found in ylang ylang oil can help improve the body’s blood flow and circulation with daily usage. When applied to the skin or consumed internally, ylang ylang oil can serve as an antibacterial and antifungal agent. Reducing Anxiety: Ylang ylang oil can also be used to combat symptoms of anxiety and depression. When used as an inhalant, ylang ylang oil can help boost moods and possible help reduce certain negative emotions such as discontent or anger. Ylang ylang may also work as a sedative to help reduce stress levels in the body, and help to reduce certain symptoms like rapid heartbeat. Skin Care: A majority of people use ylang ylang essential oil to suit their skin care needs. Ylang ylang has been found to help prevent skin irritation and skin aging, and may even help treat certain skin problems like acne. Ylang ylang can be used with a variety of skin types like dry, oily, and dehydrated. At Hygieia Skin, we carry a selection of skin creams and face creams that are organic, plant-based, and infused with ylang ylang oil and other healthy ingredients. These creams can help provide users with the various skin care benefits that ylang ylang oil can offer. Ylang ylang essential oil can provide a natural and organic way to get some health benefits from essential oils. With a variety of uses such as improving skin care, strengthening heart health, reducing anxiety, and other benefits, by incorporating ylang ylang oil into your daily routine you can start to notice improvements fairly quickly. To learn more about the ylang ylang products that we offer at Hygieia Skin, browse our selection of skin care products or contact us so we can help you find the best way that you can use ylang ylang oil to benefit your skin, your body, and yourself.
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What Is Face Yoga? The Anti Aging Benefits Might Surprise You
Yoga provides relaxation for the entire body. While most have heard of traditional yoga, face yoga is an emerging trend that is gaining popularity. Face yoga can help reduce the look of aging and relieve tension in the facial muscles that cause tension headaches. So, What is Face Yoga? Face Yoga is all the facial exercises that tone and stretch facial muscles. Those affected by Bell’s Palsy or strokes have used the practice for some time to treat their conditions. Since muscle loss is partly what causes sagging in the face, doing face yoga can help to prevent this from happening. Face yoga can help to smooth wrinkles and lines, lift, and tone the skin around the eyes and on the cheeks, tighten the skin around the neck and jaw, and alleviate strain and pain from overworked muscles. Face yoga is great for those looking for a holistic approach to improving the skin using natural techniques. How Facial Yoga Works Some liken it to strength training for face and neck muscles. Repeating the same exercise targeting different areas can help to improve the muscles in that area. When you stimulate facial muscles, they tone and tighten. Blood circulation is improved, which clears the skin. It can also smooth the face in areas that are tensed throughout your day, think about the frown lines between your eyes. While there are face yoga instructors are out there, they are hard to locate. They are usually priced between $50 and $200. But you can perform the exercises on your own and anywhere you are. You can find tutorials online and we have compiled some of the most effective face yoga exercises here. Make sure you wash your face and hands before starting. You do not need to use creams or oils, but you can if you would like. Face Yoga Exercises There is not a particular order that you must perform these exercises. Simply try them out and monitor your results. Most of the exercises practiced focus on the cheeks, the eye area, jawline, neck, and forehead. The most popular are the cheek and eyebrow lifter, happy cheeks sculpting, jaw and neck scooping, temple developer, and the upper eyelid firmer. When performing these exercises, try to keep your face relaxed. If you squint or scrunch your face you may be working against the progress you are aiming for. You want to lift and expand your facial muscles. Start by warming up by blowing raspberries with your cheeks and lips. This helps you to relax the facial muscles before you begin. They mustn't be tense as they become shorter and harder. By blowing the raspberries, you force your muscles to relax. The Eye-Opener Make a binocular shape around your brows, cheeks, and across your face. Lift your brows, letting your forehead remained relaxed. Squint and then lift them once again. Perform this exercise 50 times. Forehead Lifter Clasp your fingers together over your forehead and lightly press while lifting your forehead. Hold for a minute and repeat this 50 times. You can also put your palms on your temples and push up and back to lift the face. Hold this pose for five seconds and release. The Forehead Smoother Make two fists and with your fingers facing you put the knuckles of your middle fingers in the middle of your forehead. Apply pressure, sliding fists to each side of your forehead to your temples. Repeat this six times. Cheek Lifter Hold your mouth open wide and make sure your lips are covering your teeth and lift the cheeks muscles. Hold this pose for 10 seconds and release. Repeat this 50 times. The Double V Make the peace sign with each hand. Place your middle fingers on the inside edge of your brows and place your pointer fingers on the outside edge of your brows. Apply pressure, look to the sky, and squint. Do this eight times. Neck and Jaw Stretch Tilt your chin up slightly and at a 45-degree angle. Turn it over one shoulder, hold for three seconds. Then take your face back to the center and repeat this move over the other shoulder. Do 20 reps of this on each side. Those without any neck problems can extend their head back and hold it, repeating this move for a minute. Lips Pucker Pucker up, buttercup. Then let them loose and repeat this for a few minutes. The Smiler Smile with your mouth only, do not wrinkle your eyes. Hold the smile for 50 seconds and release. Face Massage Use a gentle cleanser to clean your face, massage the entire face. Using your fingertips press gently into your muscles. Massage for about 30 minutes. After your facial massage, lay back with a warm towel on your face. Summing it All Up While research is still ongoing, there are some indications that face yoga can provide benefits to the muscles and skin in the face. A Northwestern Medicine study found that adult women who performed these exercises for half an hour a day for five months experienced an improvement in their facial muscles and skin. The areas most enhanced included the upper and lower cheeks. Results vary and begin to show at about week six. It is recommended that you practice face yoga six days a week for 30 minutes a day. Make sure you do not wrinkle your face as you perform the exercises. And do not yank your neck as this could cause issues in that area. While there are some benefits to the practice, remember to keep caring for your skin in other ways. Use sun protection, eat healthy foods, get your sleep, and drink water. If you have sagging skin, facial wrinkles and lines, eye strain, and headaches this no-cost solution could help. Give face yoga a try today and see if you see improvement in your appearance and relief of tension in your facial muscles.
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The Many Benefits Of Jojoba Oil For Your Face, Hair, Body & More
Jojoba oil is a liquid that comes from the seed of the Simmondsia Chinensis (jojoba) plant. Though commonly referred to as an oil, jojoba is actually a liquid plant wax. Jojoba oil has many uses from skincare, acne treatment, sunburn, chapped skin, and psoriasis. It’s even used to treat baldness! Keep reading to learn more about the befits of jojoba oil. Moisturizes Skin One of the most significant benefits of jojoba oil is its moisturizing properties. It’s such a good moisturizer because it acts just like the oils that are naturally produced by our skin. The sebaceous glands are microscopic skin glands that are the responsible for the secretion of an oily or waxy matter known as sebum. The texture of sebum is quite similar to that of jojoba oil. As we age, our sebaceous glands start to produce less sebum leading to dry skin and hair, and sometimes even dandruff and scalp itchiness. Jojoba can play the role of sebum and work to moisturize the skin and hair when the body stops doing so on its own. On the other hand, too much sebum production, commonly caused by puberty or high hormone levels, causes oily, acne-prone skin. Jojoba oil can also work to remove the sticky buildup and excess oil—keeping oil levels balanced and skin healthy and clear. Jojoba oil is an emollient, meaning it is an excellent moisturizer and also works to prevent irritations or scaly and rough patches on the skin. This is why people use jojoba oil for dry skin, scalp, elbows, feet, and other areas prone to dryness. Promotes Skin Health Jojoba oil is noncomedogenic, which means that it doesn’t clog the pores. This makes it a wonderful product for those with skin that is prone to acne and breakouts. Jojoba oil also works as a protectant and cleanser. It’s also rich in iodine which works to fight harmful bacteria growth that causes breakouts. The antioxidants in jojoba oil also work to soothe fine lines, wrinkles and naturally delay signs of aging. You can use jojoba oil on your face, neck, hands, feet, and even your hair. It can be used in so many different places because its 100 percent natural and contains no harsh chemicals that may cause allergic reactions. Research has found that jojoba oil also has anti-inflammatory effects and can help heal wounds and prevent skin infections. Prevents Razor Burn With jojoba oil, there’s no need for shaving cream. This is because of organic jojoba oil’s waxy texture that eliminates the risk of shaving accidents like cuts and razor burn. What’s more, unlike some shaving creams that contain harsh pore-clogging chemicals, jojoba oil is 100% natural and promotes healthy skin. We recommend applying jojoba oil before you shave to create a smooth surface, and then apply it after to moisturize and heal any cuts in no time. Jojoba Oil for Hair Loss Though jojoba oil is not a miracle drug for hair growth, adding it to your hair routine can certainly have some significant benefits. Jojoba is rich in hair-nourishing vitamins C, B, E, copper, and zinc. Thanks to its hair strengthening properties, jojoba oil can help prevent hair loss and promote hair thickness. Researchers think this is the case because the oil moisturizes the hair follicles, which prevents the dryness that causes hair loss. Jojoba oil has also been shown to be helpful with dandruff and other dry scalp issues. Due to its many uses and benefits, jojoba oil can make a great addition to your hair care and skincare routines. In addition to moisturizing and protecting the skin, it can condition the hair, leaving it strong, shiny, and manageable.
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All About Azelaic Acid -- Benefits, Uses for Skin and Side Effects
You’ve likely heard of and used salicylic acid to treat acne and/or uneven skin tone. But, did you know salicylic acid has a natural twin known as azelaic acid? Keep reading to learn more about AA and its benefits, uses, and side effects. What Is Azelaic Acid? Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid often found in grains like barley, rye, and wheat. You can also create azelaic acid in a lab using yeast. It can be applied to the skin to help improve tone, texture, acne, and rosacea. Research shows that azelaic acid has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, free-radical-scavenging, and exfoliating effects. This makes the acid extremely effective at reducing breakouts, signs of sun damage, swelling, redness, and much more. How Does Azelaic Acid Work? The acid works to decrease the presence of bacteria that leads to acne and inflammation. It also inhibits the release of cytokines on the top layers of the skin that lead to bumps, redness, and uneven skin tone. AA also works to lower the production of keratin, which helps to limit breakouts. Benefits of Azelaic Acid There are a number of benefits associated with the use of azelaic acid, including: Acne Reducing Powers Products that contain AA, like the Hygieia Dark Spot Diminisher, can help diminish the appearance of skin blemishes in many ways, including by killing the bacteria that clog pores and by decreasing inflammation. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, azelaic acid can even work on the toughest cystic acne. Improved Skin Tone and Reduced Redness Azelaic acid is a natural treatment for hyperpigmentation, rosacea, and uneven skin tone. AA is considered to be a natural keratolytic and comedolytic, which means that it helps regulate the normal growth of skin cells. As a natural rosacea reducer, AA decreases underlying causes of rosacea, including inflammation and visible blood vessels that cause redness. AA can also be used to lighten the skin, reduce the appearance of scars, and reverse other types of discoloration. Exfoliating Powers Similar to other topical acids, azelaic acid has exfoliating properties that help boost cell turnover and smooth the skin. Using azelaic acid can help decrease bumps and the appearance of oversized pores while also contributing to an even and smooth skin tone. Works to Reduce Signs of Aging and Fade Dark Spots Azelaic acid is also a powerful anti-aging tool because it works to fade visible skin imperfections. It makes skin appear more youthful and healthy by reducing inflammation, decreasing dark spots, and creating a more even skin tone. How to Use Azelaic Acid Azelaic acid is available over-the-counter and via prescription and often comes in cream or gel form. To use AA on your skin, follow these steps: Wash your skin with warm water and a gentle cleanser — avoid using astringents and strong soaps or exfoliants, which may increase irritation. Pat dry. Apply cream to the affected area. Let skin dry before applying other products, moisturizer, or makeup. If using twice daily, apply AA in the morning and night around the same times daily. Azelaic Acid Risks and Side Effects Similar to other strong skincare products, AA comes with some side effects, especially for people with sensitive skin. Potential side effects include: Dryness Peeling Skin burning Rash Redness and irritation To limit the side effects of AA, wear sunscreen on top of all products containing azelaic acid. Azelaic acid is a secret weapon in skincare and can produce amazing results. A few precautions should be taken before starting a skincare routine with azelaic acid in it, but other than that, you can kiss your acne, redness, and overall dull skin goodbye when you start using AA products.
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The Exfoliation Powers Of A Pumice Stone
If you’ve ever had a pedicure, you’ve likely experienced the exfoliating powers of the pumice stone. What if we told you that you can buy your own pumice stone to exfoliate, remove unwanted hairs, and keep your skin looking dewy and fresh—all from the comfort of your own home? Keep reading to learn how. What is a Pumice Stone? A pumice stone is a porous, abrasive stone that has been used for more than 2,000 years to remove dry, dead skin. Pumice stones are formed when lava and water mix together. As the lava cools down, it creates the pumice stone’s unique texture, making it the perfect exfoliator. Pumice Stone Benefits There are several benefits associated with pumice stones and skincare, including: Exfoliates the Skin Pumice stones have been proven to help remove hyperkeratotic tissue— excess or thickening skin on the outer layer. Pumice stones work to exfoliate the skin and remove dead skin and calluses. They can also be used to treat skin corns and plantar warts. Removes Skin Stains Pumice stones can also cleanse the skin and remove stains without harsh chemicals. This is a great option for painters and people who get skin stains from hobbies and occupations. Removes Unwanted Hairs Pumice stones can also be used to remove unwanted and/or excess hairs. This isn’t recommended for sensitive areas, but it can be used to remove hair from the forearms, shins, and other areas with thicker skin. To use a pumice stone to remove unwanted hairs, use a stone with smaller holes, and make sure to soak it in warm water for about five minutes beforehand. How to Use a Pumice Stone For Skincare When using a pumice stone to exfoliate your skin, it’s important to stick to thick skin and calluses because the abrasive texture of the pumice stone can be too harsh on delicate areas like the face. Instead, focus on the soles of the feet, hands, elbows, knees, and other thick and rough patches on the skin. Here are the steps to take: Wet the area: Pumice stones work best on wet and/or soapy skin. Prep the area by soaking it in warm water for three to five minutes to make the dead skin cells easier to remove as well as increase the stone’s penetration. For areas that are especially rough, add gentle soap before you use the stone. You can also do this in the shower or bath. Gently exfoliate: Once your skin is prepped, it’s time to begin the exfoliation. Move the pumice stone in circular motions, and start with light pressure that you increase gradually until you see the excess skin is being removed. You will start to notice dead skin cells building up on the stone as they begin to be removed from the skin. Keep going until you achieve the desired smoothness. Dry the area: Once your exfoliation is finished, gently towel dry your skin. The area may be sensitive, so it’s important to not be too rough. Moisturize: This is an important step. Once your skin is dry, apply a thick layer of moisturizer to help seal the fresh skin and heal any micro abrasions that may have happened during the exfoliation. Clean your stone: To avoid bacteria and fungus from building up inside of the pumice stone, you must clean it after every use. Clean it with soap and water and a bristled brush. Allow it to dry completely and store it in a clean place until the next use. Taking care of your skin between using your pumice stone is very important for best results. Don’t forget to use lots of moisturizers and allow your stone to dry completely.
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Looking for the Perfect DIY Gift? How About Homemade Bath Bombs?
Is there anything better than a relaxing, soothing bath at the end of a long workday? Now, you can gift your loved ones with the gift of relaxation and skin moisture with homemade bath bombs— they make the perfect gift (to yourself or a loved one!) Keep reading to learn how to make homemade bath bombs! The best part is that bath bombs only take mere seconds to make— as long as you get your ingredients sorted and ready beforehand. Here's what you'll need: Baking Soda First and foremost, make sure you have alkalizing baking soda as it is necessary to work with the acidic citric acid and create that "fizz" we all love so much when dropping a baht bomb into water. Citric Acid This is the one ingredient you likely don't have already in your pantry, but it is available at your local grocery store. Citric acid is necessary for the fizzing reaction that allows you to feel like you are taking a champagne bath after dropping your bath bomb. Corn Starch/Arrowroot Corn starch provides the bath bomb with that silky, luxurious feeling we all look forward to when taking a bath. Arrowroot will also work but won't provide the same silkiness effect. Salt, Oil, and Liquid You will need some form of: Oil, like almond olive, olive oil, coconut oil, organ oil, etc. We recommend basic salt of Epsom salt. You can use just water or test out some with hazel to make your bath bombs even more soothing. Scents and Colors Now the fun part. You can use your favorite essential oils, dried herbs, or go for a scent-free option. Try combing lavender and rose oils for a relaxing bath bomb. You can also add some natural dyes to change the color of your bath bomb. Building Your DIY Bath Bomb You will need: 8 ounces of baking soda 4 ounces of citric acid 1/2 cup sea or Epsom salt 4 ounces of cornstarch 2 TBSP oil of choice 2 tsp with hazel or water 1 tsp vanilla or more water 30-45 drops of your favorite essential oils and/or powdered dried herbs Instructions Mix your oil of choice and essential oils with baking soda, stir well. Add your dry ingredients: salt, citric acid, corn starch, mix well. Add powdered herbs if you are using them. Add essential oils and slowly spritz with witch hazel. Mix well using your hands Repeat until the mixture holds together when squeezed and doesn't crumble. Add more/less with hazel until the consistency is achieved Quickly push the mixture into molds, greased muffin tins, or another greased container. Press in firmly and leave in place for 24-48 hours. Once dry, remove bath bombs and store in an airtight container or bag. Ta-da! You have successfully made an amazing and thoughtful DIY gift! Just don't forget to make some extras for your own self-care routine!
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5 Best Homemade Bath Recipes for that Much Needed Detox
Our bodies, quite like our minds, can get worn down by stress and overwork. Simply moving around a lot or having too many things to think about can affect our skin. Oh, and don’t get us started on the amount of chemicals we get exposed to in a day! Like us, our skin needs to take a break from time to time. A spa day is generally the perfect solution for stressed and dull skin, but unfortunately, not all of us have the time of day for such trips. Thankfully, some like-minded people had this genius idea of “taking the spa home” with them by infusing their baths with some easy-to-make natural detoxifying recipes! These baths’ benefits go far beyond soothing muscles— they are known for their ability to remove harmful toxins from our bodies! Homemade spa bath, here we come! Let’s dive into five of the best ones. The Clay Detox Bath For those whose lymphatic systems need an extra hand— and, in turn, get that much-needed super powerful detox. Sodium Bentonite clay is volcanic ash compressed over time. It is popular for being a magnet for toxins, attracting most heavy metal toxins and free radicals, so if you feel like your skin and your body needs a power detox, this is it! The Recipe ½ cup Bentonite Clay ½ cup Epsom Salt optional essential oils The Instructions Prepare a warm/hot bath in advance. Dissolve the Epsom salt into the bath and add in some essential oils if you so desire. Get a small jar of water and mix in the clay. Make sure not to use metal, as the clay will only stick to it! Once you dissolve all the clumps, you can do one of two things: Pour it into your bath. You can soak for around 20 minutes. For a more effective detox: while not in the bath, rub the clay mix all over your body (as with a skin mask) and then soak in the bath for as long as needed. Scrub the clay off after bathing. The Oxygen Detox Bath For those who have gone through a lot of crowded environments. We know Hydrogen Peroxide as a good companion for treating minor cuts and wounds, even canker sores, in small doses. But did you know that it can be your perfect spa partner, too? Its antibacterial and antiviral properties help wash away all the bacteria and toxins you could have collected during your daily social routines. The Recipe 2 cups Hydrogen Peroxide 1 tbsp dried ground ginger The Instructions Prepare a warm/hot bath in advance. Add in the Hydrogen Peroxide and ginger. Relax and get a good soak! Stay in the tub for at least 30 minutes or longer. The Mustard Detox Bath For those who are feeling feverish, have colds, and/or sore muscles. Surprised? Mustard is more than just a condiment! It used to be a traditional remedy in England used to treat the common cold, fevers, and sore muscles. Its properties help increase circulation, reducing those pesky toxins, leaving its users feeling better than when they got in! The Recipe ¼ cup Mustard Powder 1 cup Epsom Salt optional essential oils to stave off the mustard scent The Instructions Prepare a warm/hot bath in advance. Dissolve all ingredients in a jar mixed with a small amount of water (in case of excess for future use). Mix the desired amount to your bath and soak for around 15-30 minutes. The Salt Detox Bath For those who need the utmost hydration and relaxation. Epsom Salt has been used for over 400 years for injuries and skin rashes! Though it looks very similar to table salt, both are made of vastly different compounds. Epsom salt is made of magnesium and sulfate, as opposed to table salt’s sodium. When used in a bath, epsom salt can guarantee a relaxing and hydrating experience, even reducing anxiety and stress with a longer soak. Note that this is best done when you are home with someone, as you are likely to feel lightheaded afterwards. Perfect to be done before going to sleep. The Recipe ¼ cup Sea Salt ¼ cup Epsom Salt ¼ cup Baking Soda ⅓ cup Apple Cider Vinegar optional essential oils The Instructions Prepare a warm/hot bath in advance. Dissolve both salts and baking soda into a jar of boiling water. Set aside for a few minutes. Pour the vinegar into your tub. Finally, pour in your salt mixture into the tub. Soak for 30 minutes or more! Enjoy, you deserve it. The Vinegar Detox Bath For those who suffer from body odor, yeast infections, eczema, sunburn… and even dandruff! Apple Cider Vinegar is known for its unique flavor when used in cooking, but did you know it can be used as the top secret ingredient for your next spa bath? It is often used as a treatment for a variety of skin problems, such as eczema, because of its soothing antimicrobial properties. It also helps restore the natural pH level of your skin. The Recipe 1-2 cups of Apple Cider Vinegar (... that’s it!) The Instructions Prepare a warm/hot bath in advance. Soak for 20-30 minutes, rinse with a cool shower.
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