Looking after our skin is a chance for pampering and rejuvenating, and there is nothing like using your own home-made products to create a real sense of well-being.
Nourishing Night Cream
As we get older, our skin becomes drier and in need of regular care. Jasmine and rose oils help to rehydrate the skin, while frankincense helps reduce wrinkles and restore tone to slack muscles
you will need:
50g/2oz jar of unperfumed base cream with a close-fitting lid
3 drops of rose essential oil
2 drops of frankincense essential oil
1 drop of jasmine essential oil
Add the oils to the cream, and mix well together. Apply a little of the cream just before going to bed.
Lavender And Olive Oil Soap
Use a good quality pure olive oil soap for this lovely, home-made soap. Enrich it with other oils and scent it with lavender for a gently rejuvenating cleanser.
you will need:
175g/6oz good quality olive-oil soap
25ml/1fl oz coconut oil
25ml/1fl oz almond oil
30ml/2 tbsp ground almonds
10 drops of lavender essential oil
Grate the soap and place in a double boiler. Leave the soap to soften over a low heat. When soft, add all the other ingredients. Stir well, until all the ingredients are evenly mixed and begin to hold together. Press the mixture into oiled moulds and leave to set overnight. Unmould and decorate by pressing the top of each block of soap into a shallow tray of lavender buds.
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