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Announcing: NBC names exclusive destination partner for The Biggest Loser®: The Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge, Utah
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La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa in Santa Fe, New Mexico |
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The Ponte Vedra Inn, Club Spa, a North Florida Landmark since 1928 |
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Hyatt Regency Mission Bay and Blue Marble Spa, San Diego, California |
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The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa, Dallas, Texas |
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Red Rock River Resort, Hot Springs, South Dakota |
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Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort, Riviera Maya, Mexico |
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Spas at Sea: Cruise Ship Spas |
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 Don't Miss: Spa Cuisine Recipes of the Month courtesy of the women-only retreat Green Mountain at Fox Run, Vermont
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A reader asks
"I like salt and sugar scrubs for my legs and hands, and nose area, but can't
tolerate a lot of oil, especially if I want to use it on my face. What's a
good substitute for the oil, in sugar scrub recipes?"
We use Liquid glycerin as a skin moisturizer when we don't wish
to use oil. This is particularly helpful when we want to scrub nose
crevices, without introducing oil to the face. Liquid Glycerin is a
by-product of soap making, and can be found at health food stores. Its also
readily available on the internet as well. Do a
patch test to be certain you can tolerate the glycerin, if you find you have
sensitivities. In addition, consider substituting all honey. It
never spoils, and makes a good long-term scrub which may be stored.
Spa Index Glycerin and HONEY Sugar Scrub
1 cup fine loose salt or loose sugar
3 teaspoons liquid glycerin
1 teaspoon pure honey
3-5 drops of your favorite essential oil
Optional: Pinch of lavender blossoms (available in the bulk department of
good health food stores), or chamomile, or dried herbs of your choice,
chopped exceedingly fine.
- Mix
ingredients well and store in an airtight container. Add more
liquid ingredients if you prefer a thinner end-product. Stir thoroughly
before use. This keeps very well, and in fact, the honey acts as
preservative. Use small amounts when scrubbing the nose, being careful
not to irritate or get it in the eyes. Scrub elbows, hands, knees,
and feet. Rinse in warm water, pat dry, and apply your favorite lotion
afterward.
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