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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.

The Perfect Pedicure
After all the heavy Christmas shopping you have been doing, bring the spring back to your step with a relaxing pedicure.

You may want to treat yourself even more with a Burt's Bees Foot Care Kit!



Ingredients

1 bowl (big enough to get both feet in!) or a foot spa
warm water
your favourite soap of shower gel
emery board
Newton's chiropody sponge
warm, dry towel
nail scissors
moisturising cream



Method

- Soak your feet in the warm water for a few minutes.
- Think relaxing thoughts.
- Give your feet a good wash with your favourite soap or shower gel.
- Remove any troublesome hard skin using the chiropody sponge, following the instructions on the packet.
- Dry your feet well, especially in between the toes.
- Cut any toenails that need cutting, being careful not to cut down the sides of the nails as this can cause ingrowing nails.
- Smooth of the nails with an emery board.
- Apply moisturiser, massaging in well.


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