When was the last time you practised self-care? Treat yourself, a pal or a loved one this Valentine’s Day with a garden spa. Create your own relaxing retreat and find bliss with easy-to-make spa concoctions that give off heavenly scents promoting relaxation and stress relief.
Handcraft with care
Follow these guidelines when making your own herbal bodycare products.
● Use fresh herbs whenever possible. When substituting dried plant material for fresh, use one-third to one-half of the quantity.
● Harvest organically grown or unsprayed plant materials from your garden or buy from a local grower.
● Make herbal products in nonmetal sterilised containers, such as glass or ceramic, which won’t react with the ingredients. Use non-breakable containers for bath and shower products.
● Make a small quantity of a garden-fresh concoction. Store unused portions in the refrigerator and use within one week.
● Test a concoction by applying a dab to the inside of your forearm; wait 20 minutes before slathering it on your body. If your skin becomes red, irritated or itchy, skip the treatment.
Lavender brown sugar scrub
This story is from the February 13, 2023 edition of New Zealand Woman's Weekly.
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