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How to make a foot bath:

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.

Please read Herbal Safety Guidelines before trying any of these recipes, since some ingredients should be avoided by certain groups of people.

Many essential oils and herbs should always be avoided by pregnant/nursing ladies. Check with a qualified health advisor if in doubt.

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons fresh peppermint, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh eau de cologne mint, chopped
2 tablespoons sea salt
2 drops lavender essential oil

Method

- Pour about 1 pint of boiling water over the mint leaves.
- Leave to infuse for about 8 minutes.
- Strain and add the sea salt.
- Leave to cool.
- Add the lavender oil.
- Put the whole mixture into a large bowl of hot or cold water for a soothing foot-bath.
- DO NOT USE IF PREGNANT OR FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 12.