Recipes for Relaxation

Mar 4, 2008 Elizabeth Edwards

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Almond Rose Massage Oil
1/2 cup almond oil
1 teaspoon essential rose oil

Mix and store in an amber or blue glass bottle away from the hot steam of the bathroom.

Sugar Exfoliating Face Mask
2 tablespoons organic sugar
3 tablespoons warm water

Completely dissolve the sugar in the warm water. Gently pat over face. Leave on 15 minutes or until dry. Wash off gently using a washcloth and warm water.

Lemon Almond Body Scrub
1/2 cup sea salt
1/2 cup almond oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Combine all ingredients and store in a glass jar with a lid - away from the hot steam of your bathroom. Using a washcloth, rub the scrub onto your skin in a circular motion. Rinse off in the shower.

Elizabeth Edwards is managing editor at Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine.
lissa@traversemagazine.com

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