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How to pamper your feet:

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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Spare a thought for hot, tired feet during the summer weather. This is the time of year which can lead to a number of foot problems such as corns, callous, cracked heels and athlete's foot. Take action before any trouble starts! Here are a few natural treats to revive them.

Soak for Aching Feet

A fragrant, refreshing foot bath.

Ingredients

2oz marigold leaves, brush off any insects
2 pints boiling water

Method

- Put the leaves into a large bowl.
- Pour the water over the leaves.
- Cool.
- Strain.
- Add to foot bath water.


Elegant Softening Foot Bath

Soften and perfume your feet after a long day at work.

Ingredients

10 drops sandalwood essential oil
1/4 pint almond oil



Method

- Mix the oils together.
- Put into a bottle.
- Use a little in your foot bath.


Foot Scrub

This scrub helps to gently slough off unsightly hard skin and callous.

Ingredients

1 small cup coarse sea salt
1 small cup olive oil

Ingredients

- Mix salt and oil together.
- Massage the feet with the mixture, concentrating on any hard skin.
- Rinse with clean warm water.


Foot Lotion

A refreshing yet softening lotion to apply to parched feet.

Ingredients

5 teaspoons glycerine
15 teaspoons rosewater

Method

- Mix the ingredients together.
- Massage into clean feet.


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