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1/4 cup of the following hebs: calendula, comfrey, raspberry leaf, slippery elm
1 qt boiling water
1/2 cup baking soda
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup aloe vera gel or juice
2 Tbsp honey
2 drops Lavender essential oil
1 drop Peppermint essential oil
Note: Adults can use twice the amount given for essential oils. Make a strong infusion of the herbs listed by pouring boiling water over them in a bowl or pot and allowing it to steep for 20 to 30 minutes. Strain and set aside. Fill the bath with tepid water. Add the herb tea mixture to the bath, along with the baking soda, vinegar, and aloe. Mix the essential oils with the honey to combine well and add to the bath water by stirring well with your hands. Soak for 20 minutes or longer. Pat dry gently. Follow with After-Sun Healing Spray if desired.
The good, the bad, hardship, joy, tragedy, love, and happiness are all interwoven into one indescribable whole that one calls life. You cannot separate the good from the bad, and perhaps there is no need to do so.
--Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis
Clays are another base material to which essential oils may be added. Use clays in masks to help the skin release toxins. They also aid in exfoliation of dead skin cells. Some clays to choose from: Green best for oily skin White milder than Green, best suited for detoxification Red all purpose for toning and cleansing Blue for acne, anti-inflammnatory, for drawing out. Pink soothing, cleansing, hydrating for dry, sensitive skin.
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Aromatic After-Sun Bath To Treat Sunburn
1/2 cup distilled water
1/4 cup Witch hazel lotion
1/4 cup Aloe vera gel or juice
8 drops Lavender essential oil
2 drops Chamomile essential oil
1 drop Geranium essential oil
1 tsp honey
In an 8-ounce (or larger) spray bottle, add the water, witchhazel, and aloe. Combine the essential oils and honey, and mix very well with the end of a spoon. Add the aromatic honey to the water mixture. Shake well to completely mix. Label contents with directions for use. Shake well before applying to the skin. Avoid the eye area. Apply freely several times per day.
After-Sun Healing Spray
To Heal Sunburned Skin
