Asian spas believe soaking in bath water with flowers symbolizes purifying the soul. This bath may not purify your soul but it will leave you relaxed and refreshed. Plus, it's a great use for wilting flowers.
Ingredients: Flowers (Roses are recommended but any flowers you have will work)
Bubble Bath (optional)
Directions: Pluck the petals from your flowers and drop them into a hot bath (add bubble bath too if you like). The flowers will make your bathroom smell wonderful and make your bath water look dreamy.
Recipe courtesy of: Daisy Tang, founder of Aspara Aromatics
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Avocado Oil Conditioner
This rich hair conditioner is similar to the "hot oil" treatments offered in salons. It contains avocado oil, which keeps hair soft, radiant and flexible.
Directions: Mix all ingredients together and stir until smooth and creamy. Massage into your hair and scalp. Cover your head with a shower cap or warm towel and relax for 15 minutes. Shampoo and rinse hair well.
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.
