Over the years I have learned to just relax when the crazy, busy season comes around. Realizing you make the Holiday's what you want, I have taken the anti-stress route. We deal with enough in our day to day lives that adding stress, sickness traveling through the air, the harsh cold weather drying out your skin, in-laws or family at your home for a long extended stay that you MUST take care of yourself in order to give to others. Here are some great little things you can do for yourself during the holidays.
Olive Oil Cleansing Lotion
1 teaspoon Liquid Soap
2 tablespoons Water
2 tablespoons Honey
½ cup Olive Oil
10 drops Sandalwood oil
5 drops Carrot Seed oil
Mix all ingredients together in a blender or by hand with a wire whisk until smooth and creamy. Pour into clean jar with a tight fitting lid and label. Put a small amount in the palm of your hand and massage into the skin of your hands. Work it into all the areas of your hands and wrists. Rinse with tepid water and pat dry. Follow with a small application of more oil massaged well into skin.
Nail and Cuticle Treatment
1 teaspoon Jojoba oil
1 teaspoon Almond oil
½ teaspoon Vitamin E oil
10 drops Sandalwood
5 drops Myrrh
Mix together and store in a clean container. Massage a small amount into your cuticles. Also works well for feet and toenails.
Sugar Scrub
1 teaspoon Sugar
Juice of ½ a Lemon
2 drops Spearmint oil
Mix together ingredients and work into hands. Use as much water as necessary to make the desired consistency. Rinse well with cool water and follow with a moisturizer.
With any of these recipes, if you do them at night, you can add extra moisturizing by following them with Almond, Vitamin E, Apricot, or Olive oil. Massage well into skin and wear 100% cotton gloves to bed to keep the oil on your hands. Enjoy your time of pampering!
P.S. I want to say Thank you to everyone who takes the time to read my blog and try out new recipes. I hope you have enjoyed everything as much as I have enjoyed researching and typing it all out!
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