Why we love it: Contrary to popular myth, chocolate is not bad for your skin. In fact, cocoa powder is packed with antioxidants that can reverse free radical damage — the sneaky reason behind your wrinkles. Plus, this cocoa concoction is more than just an anti-ager; it'll also put you on the fast track to your happy place. Scientists suggest that just smelling chocolate activates the pleasure center of the brain. Meanwhile, oats, a common ingredient in many moisturizers, soothe irritated or dry skin.
Ingredients:
1 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup ground oats
Directions:
Add ingredients to a hot bath and stir to distribute. Soak for at least 20 minutes. After soaking, rinse thoroughly.
Source: Homemade Beauty: 150 Simple Beauty Recipes Made From All-Natural Ingredients by Annie Strole. © 2014 by Annie Strole. A Perigee Book, Penguin Group USA, A Penguin Random House Company.
Ingredients:
1 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup ground oats
Directions:
Add ingredients to a hot bath and stir to distribute. Soak for at least 20 minutes. After soaking, rinse thoroughly.
Source: Homemade Beauty: 150 Simple Beauty Recipes Made From All-Natural Ingredients by Annie Strole. © 2014 by Annie Strole. A Perigee Book, Penguin Group USA, A Penguin Random House Company.
Why we love it: Warm vanilla and invigorating eucalyptus do more than just stimulate your sense of smell -- they also act as an anti-inflammatory and moisturizer. Eucalyptus oil, a natural germicide, has been used to treat wounds for centuries, while the scent of vanilla has been proven to stimulate production of serotonin and endorphins, the hormones behind feelings of satisfaction and happiness.
Ingredients:
1 cup Epsom salt
1/2 cup baking soda
3 drops eucalyptus essential oil
8 drops vanilla in jojoba oil
Directions:
Add the Epsom salt, baking soda and essential oils to a large sealable plastic bag. Seal the bag closed and use your hands to massage the contents so they mix thouroughly. Transfer from the plastic bag to a glass container with a lid. Use one spoonful per bath.
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Ingredients:
1 cup Epsom salt
1/2 cup baking soda
3 drops eucalyptus essential oil
8 drops vanilla in jojoba oil
Directions:
Add the Epsom salt, baking soda and essential oils to a large sealable plastic bag. Seal the bag closed and use your hands to massage the contents so they mix thouroughly. Transfer from the plastic bag to a glass container with a lid. Use one spoonful per bath.
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Why we love it: This three-ingredient soak will not only leave your skin smelling sweet; it also exfoliates and moisturizes. Whole milk contains alpha-hydroxy acids, which help to tone and tight skin. Honey, a natural antiseptic, clears pores without drying out skin.
Ingredients:
1 cup whole milk
1 cup honey
20 drops of rose essential oil
Directions: Pour ingredients into a warm to hot bath, depending on your preference and soak for 15-20 minutes. This soak is just as beneficial for your hair, so don't forget to dip your hair while you soak.
Ingredients:
1 cup whole milk
1 cup honey
20 drops of rose essential oil
Directions: Pour ingredients into a warm to hot bath, depending on your preference and soak for 15-20 minutes. This soak is just as beneficial for your hair, so don't forget to dip your hair while you soak.