Health & Beauty Recipes > Body Care Recipes

A selection of body care recipes:

PLEASE NOTE:

Although all the ingredients in these beauty recipes are natural, remember that it is still possible to be allergic to anything applied to the skin. DO NOT USE ANYTHING NUT BASED ON YOUR SKIN IF YOU HAVE A NUT ALLERGY. To test other ingredients make up a very small amount of the recipe you intend to use. Wash and gently dry a small patch of skin inside your elbow. Apply a little of the mix to the skin and leave for 48 hours. If you experience any redness or swelling DO NOT USE THE BEAUTY RECIPE AT ALL.

We strongly recommend that you do your own research before using any of the ingredients in these recipes since some ingredients should be avoided by certain groups of people. Mountain Rose Herbs' website has a wealth of information on herbs, their uses and possible side effects. Many essential oils and herbs should always be avoided by pregnant/nursing ladies. Always check with a qualified health advisor if in doubt.

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Before the advent of chemical based, factory produced cosmetics, people had to rely on naturally occurring substances for their bathing regimes. As with their culinary and medicinal needs they turned to herbs. Many herbs can be used in the bath water, usually placed in a small muslin bag and put under the hot tap. Each herb has its own particular quality whether cleansing, soothing, healing, stimulating or relaxing. If you add herbs to your bath you will be avoiding the drying and sometimes irritating effects of mass produced cosmetics.
The Body Care section is split into three topics below:

BATHS/SHOWERS

It is easy to make your own herbal bath products. The gentle action of steam and heat releases the natural perfume of aromatic flowers and leaves.

Bath Blend Ginger Bath Recipe
Scented Bath Recipe
Shower Gel Recipe

Bath Soaks

Citrus Bath Soak
Fragrant Bath Soak
Herbal Bath Soak
Milk and Honey Bath Soak
Milk Bath Soak
Skin Soothing Bath

GENERAL

A selection of general recipes to help soothe the body and mind.

Bruise Soother
Sunset Lifter

LOTIONS

Make your own chemical-free body conditioners. Economical and deliciously fragrant.

Cucumber Tonic
For Joint Aches
Violet & Rosemary Splash Cologne

POWDERS

Body Talcum Powder is very soothing and keeps one feeling fresh. It absorbs excess moisture and stops chafing. If you make it yourself you know exactly what goes into it and you can experiment with various essential oils.

Eau de Cologne Body Talc
Peppermint Talc