This mask is easy to make and can help reduce wrinkles -- making you look less stressed. Papaya has enzymes in it similar to alpha hydroxy acid.
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of blended papaya
1/3 cup oatmeal
1 tablespoon honey
Directions: Blend all the ingredients together. Smooth mask on to face and leave on for five to 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.
Recipe courtesy of: Daisy Tang, founder of Aspara Aromatics
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Honey Hair Pack
Honey does great things for your hair. It is a natural humectant, which means it attracts and holds in moisture. It's good for treating hair that has been damaged by the sun, wind or styling. And it will add body and bounce to your strands. It may seem a bit sticky but honey rinses out of your hair very easily.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pure honey
Directions: Massage the honey into your hair and leave on for 15 to 20 minutes. You may cover your head with a plastic shower cap or warm towel. Rinse your hair well with warm water.
Use this refreshing spritzer anytime you need a soothing boost.
Ingredients: Distilled Water
Lavender Aqua (essential oil)
Directions: Mix a drop or two of the lavender aqua (or essential oil) in a bottle of distilled water. Store in refrigerator and spray on face and body for a refreshing and soothing lift.
Recipe courtesy of: Jasmin Saidi-Kuehnert, Rare Natural Care, Inc.
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Super Muscle Soothing Soak
This is the perfect bath after a day of strenuous activity. You'll feel your muscles relax as you bathe.
Ingredients: 1 cup kosher salt or sea salt
1 cup baking soda
1 cup Epsom salts
Directions: Mix together all ingredients and store in an airtight jar. To use, pour 1/2 cup of bath soak under warm running water.
Let's face it: Being a mom is one of the hardest jobs out there. And, thanks to things like college funds, family vacations and, you know, feeding a family, most of us lack the cash -- and time -- for a beauty salon treatment, a spa massage or facial. That's why we asked spa owners, beauty authors and brands for relaxing, DIY at-home recipes to help mom unwind on Mother's Day. All of these are quick, easy and you can make them with stuff that's already in your kitchen.