Spa In My Kitchen

Everybody at some time needs a little pampering. Head out and get a mani-pedi, a massage or a facial. I love it but may not always have the time to do it. Let's face it. These days most of my spa experiences are found right in my own kitchen.

Citrus Body Polish

A simple gentle body polish with easy to find ingredients.

1/4 cup Himalayan salt (You can also use Sea Salt)

1/4 cup Coconut oil

1 tsp honey

1 tsp Lemon Juice

Simply mix the ingredients together and indulge. The original recipe (can't remember from where it originated) Included a couple teaspoons fresh crushed Rosemary. I didn't have fresh rosemary and instead used dried rosemary to make a wonderful infused oil. Ready to use for cooking or a pampering moment. Another herb infused oil I've used is Peppermint. I call that my pick me up polish.

To infuse an oil all you need is a clean mason jar , your oil of choice and herb of choice. Place herbs in your jar and top up with your oil. Place your jar in a crock pot with a little water and tun on low. I usually leave mine over night. Remove from the crock pot and let it sit for about a week shaking it occasionally. A little tip. Substitute the salt for sugar (no herbs) add 1 Vitamin E capsule to this recipe and you would have a homemade face scrub to help lighten those little dark spots.

Natural Local Honey (Photo credits trinichow.com)

Papaya Facial

I love this recipe. It's one of my favourite ways of pampering myself. Simple and yummy!

4 tsp Pureed Papaya

1 tsp Honey

1 tsp Yogurt. 

Simply mix the ingredients into a paste and apply to a clean face. Let it stay for 5 - 8 minutes and wash off.

Papaya is rich in antioxidants. The enzyme Papain that is found in papaya is a natural and gentle exfoliant. It contains an abundance of alpha-hydroxy acids which is known for its skin firming anti ageing properties. With its high alpha-hydroxy acid  this can be drying on the skin therefore we recommend that you leave this mask on your face no longer than 8 minutes. If you have dry sensitive skin no longer than 5 minutes.

Chocolate Oatmeal Face Mask

I love to add chocolate in my products.and this chocolate mask is soothing and smells divine.

1/3 Cocoa powder
4 Tbs Honey
1.5 Tbs Buttermilk or
2 Tbs Yogurt
2 Tbs Ground Oatmeal

Simply mix ingredients together and apply to a clean face.

Chocolate elevates the serotonin levels and is a wonderful antioxidant. It helps in the fight against free radicals that can damage the skin. The flavonoids found in dark chocolate is thought to increase blood flow to the skin.

Oatmeal is a natural gentle exfoliant while honey is a natural emollient.

Yogurt when used regularly can help lighten skin blemishes and shrink and tighten large pores. The lactic acid found in yogurt can help smooth and soften rough skin. It is moisturizing and helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

Buttermilk also contains alpha-hydroxy acid so it contains both skin lightening, exfoliating and skin tightening properties.

Three pampering recipes with ingredients that can be found in your own kitchen. Many of these fresh ingredients can also be found in our products.

So take time out to treat yourself to a nourishing no fuss pampering home spa treatment.