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lara916 |
Posted - Feb 04 2009 : 11:28:14 AM This isn't extravagent but it is natural and smells nice!
1 cup epsom salts (sea salts would be preferable but are $$)
1/3 cup lavender buds
3-4 drops lavendar essential oil
Put in food processor on Puree until it is a nice grey/lavender
I've been tossing a handful in each bath!
Lara #327
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melody |
Posted - Mar 10 2009 : 7:25:15 PM
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I make mine with fine sea salt, bits of rosemary, rosemary essential oil and pure virgin olive oil....very soothing and your skin becomes silky smooth![](icons/icon_smile.gif)
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Maryjane Lee |
Posted - Mar 10 2009 : 7:13:47 PM Thanks Lara! Just found your recipe and excited to make some! Thanks Bunches!
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obventions |
Posted - Feb 05 2009 : 4:54:04 PM
quote: Originally posted by lara916
Isn't that what they say was the beauty secret of Cleopatra? Good ol' Milk and Honey!! ![](icons/icon_smile_big.gif)
Yes'm it sure was. That's what influenced me to try out the milk :D |
lara916 |
Posted - Feb 05 2009 : 09:14:39 AM
quote: Originally posted by obventions
You can also use many combos of scents. The possibilities are limitless. I've also ground up a handful of coco shea butter and things like that into mine, and have also used powdered milk in different mixes too. Makes your skin very very soft! It's a recipe definitely worth tinkering with.
Great ideas, specifically the powedered milk one. Isn't that what they say was the beauty secret of Cleopatra? Good ol' Milk and Honey!! ![](icons/icon_smile_big.gif)
Lara #327
"Boots" Becker Homestead Farmgirls |
obventions |
Posted - Feb 05 2009 : 07:56:53 AM You can also use many combos of scents. The possibilities are limitless. I've also ground up a handful of coco shea butter and things like that into mine, and have also used powdered milk in different mixes too. Makes your skin very very soft! It's a recipe definitely worth tinkering with. |