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.
To invigorate your mind and restore your well-being (while sloughing off dry skin), try this great bath recipe:
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh Rosemary
1 bowl of water
1 cup Epsom salts
2 teaspoons of olive, grapeseed or jojoba oil
12 drops of lavender essential oil
Directions:
Steep rosemary in a bowl of boiling water for 30 minutes. While your bath water is running, use a dry brush or loofah over your entire body to get rid of dead skin. Strain the rosemary-infused water into a jug or bowl and add the Epsom salts and oil. Stir thoroughly and pour into bath water. To complete this wonderful brew, drop in lavender oil.
Recipe courtesy of: Marion Simms, SkinSense Wellness Center, Los Angeles.
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.
