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A reader asks “What’s a good substitute for the base oil, in sugar scrub recipes?” Here are three options to keep your DIY treatments oil free.
January 12, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
Our popular Rose Water Recipe is made with rose petals, alcohol and water and the basis for so many skin and body care recipes.
December 5, 2017 | Kitchens Spa Index
This simple grapefruit sugar scrub takes advantage of commonly available table sugar as an exfoliant and the properties of Grapefruit Essential Oil (an astringent) and Jojoba Oil (skin conditioner).
November 1, 2017 | Kitchens Spa Index
This is a terrific and so-simple (3 ingredients!) DIY pumpkin body moisturizer recipe to calm and sooth wintery dry skin. This treatment keeps well in the refrigerator to get you through the dry winter skin phase.
October 29, 2017 | Kitchens Spa Index
Did you know cold cream was formulated in Rome to soothe wounded gladiators? We have two cold cream recipes for you to try when you need to face the lions.
October 29, 2017 | Kitchens Spa Index
Roses are so commonly associated with Valentine’s Day, we are sharing this recipe to either get a head start on sweet smelling Valentine’s Day gifts for your BFFs, daughters, and mothers, or, for those of you lucky enough to receive a dozen roses from your beloved — a project using those wonderful rose petals after the blooms have faded. This DIY recipe for Silky Rose Dusting Powder relies on both rose petals and Rose Essential Oil. Around 1000 A.D., Avicenna, a physician is believed to have been the first person to incorporate the process known as distillation to distil the…
October 28, 2017 | Kitchens Spa Index
While peeling cannot always be avoided, you can reduce the likelihood that your skin will peel by taking proper care of it immediately after sun exposure.
July 14, 2017 | Kitchens Spa Index
Our collection of “After Sun” relief recipes will come in handy when summer is approaching and you’ll be spending more time outdoors.
June 1, 2017 | Kitchens Spa Index
This homemade Chia Seed exfoliating scrub is simple, gentle, but just as effective as store-bought exfoliants – without the cost.
May 29, 2017 | Kitchens Spa Index
Herbal Balms are for external soothing pain relief. Here is a simple DIY version you’ll enjoy trying.
May 1, 2017 | Kitchens Spa Index
Plantain (the botanical, not the starchy fruit) is a common weed in your yards and garden — but did you know it also serves as an excellent medicinal remedy? It’s a wonderful treatment for bug bites and stings, but also minor burns and abrasions, rashes, eczema, and psoriasis. Make some of this healing plantain cream and keep it on hand this summer. This natural cream help bites and stings.
March 25, 2017 | Spa Index
These wonderfully moisturizing and aromatic Lemon Lavender Bath Melts are just the ticket for softening and soothing dry winter skin, which can be worsened with hot baths. Now you can enjoy a warm bath and a moisturizer in one.
February 25, 2017 | Spa Index
Dry skin brushing, also known as body brushing, is a great way to slough off dead skin cells and promote circulation.
September 21, 2016 | Spa Index
Ginger tea is commonly recommended to relieve symptoms of colds. Here, it’s being used as a Healing Herbal Wrap to help ease the symptoms of sore muscles and to reduce inflammation.
July 19, 2015 | Spa Index
This Wheat Germ Moisturizing Body Scrub is a terrific winter skin polish for dry skin. You’ll need wheat germ, plain yogurt, honey and almond oil.
November 27, 2014 | Kitchens Spa Index
Sandalwood Aromatic Body Mist will appeal those who like Oriental, woody, citrus and musky notes.
November 20, 2014 | Kitchens Spa Index
This recipe for dry skin creme is infused with fresh ginger, nourishing oils and cocoa butter. Ginger invigorates and the oils soothe — a perfect double dose for dry skin.
November 13, 2014 | Kitchens Spa Index
The next time you decide to spend the day at the beach, take advantage of the “on location foot treatment” with Beach Sand Scrub. Brazilians, particularly, are known for scrubbing their entire bodies, particularly the feet, deep into the sand while they relax on the beach.
July 31, 2014 | Kitchens Spa Index
Everyone loves how sea salt flavors almost everything we cook, but did you know, sea salt is a beauty product you should add to your daily beauty routine? Try out these favorite recipes and let us know which are your favorites.
July 23, 2014 | Spa Index
Essential oils can help with many of the problems we encounter in summer months. Treating sunburn and insect bites, repelling insects and controlling fire ants are all possible with plant derived oils.
Here are some recipes courtesy of Lake Austin Spa Resort in Texas to help you have a more fragrant and enjoyable summer season.
June 22, 2014 | Kitchens Spa Index
Make use of skin nourishing yogurt, Vitamin E capsules and a few more ingredients for this easy Vitamin E cream.
April 9, 2014 | Kitchens Spa Index
For the benefit of our visitors who are considering a spa treatment which calls for ingredients in a mask or wrap which are unfamiliar, “read below before you go.” This Guide to Essential Oils provides some basic information, but it’s also helpful for selecting a new or different combination of oils based on a profile that piques your interest.
March 30, 2014 | Spa Index
As the end of the summer season approaches, many of us are sporting that attractive tell-tale sign of fun in the sun: Peeling skin. We have an excellent recipe for an Almond Body Scrub to gently and thoroughly exfoliate the top layer of dead skin cells. Body scrubs feel wonderful and relieve the itch of flaking skin.
September 12, 2013 | Kitchens Spa Index
Caffeine Addiction at its best: reduce the appearance of cellulite and exfoliate naturally with this Coconut Oil Java Scrub.
August 14, 2013 | Kitchens Spa Index
Our esthetician experts say “If you can see your shadow, you need sunblock.” However, did you know the active ingredients in sunblock often dissipate after the season? You should always use a sunblock, but, don’t purchase it in bulk or save that last little bit in the bottle for the next season. Buy it fresh every season, or, make your own if you don’t have access to your favorite brand. Read a review and a great “tweak” for this recipe by BellaSugar — adding Essential Oil First publication on Spa Index April 10, 2005
June 10, 2013 | Kitchens Spa Index
This is a wonderful way to repurpose used coffee grounds from your coffee maker. We’ve tried this with both fresh ground and with used coffee grounds from our coffee maker and both worked equally well. After all, you’re after the exfoliating effect and the fact you’ve used the grounds to brew coffee doesn’t lessen this effect. In fact it makes the grounds a tad softer.
April 12, 2013 | Kitchens Spa Index
Day spa owner and new mom Stacy Denney knows how to make any expectant mother feel beautiful and relaxed with nine months’ worth of revitalizing treatments designed to inspire well-being.
January 6, 2012 | Kitchens Spa Index
Ditch the razor and treat your legs to a DIY sugaring treatment which include honey, sugar, and lemon juice.
July 4, 2007 | Kitchens Spa Index
This DIY spa treatment Citrus Salt Glow was shared with us after it became a customer favorite during classes for home soap making and crafts, by “Between Friends Too” (now 1 Raw Plant). This DIY spa treatment Citrus Salt Glow was shared with us after it became a customer favorite during classes for home soap making and crafts, by "Between Friends Too" (now 1 Raw Plant). Photo: Miriam Wickett
December 19, 2005 | Kitchens Spa Index
“I like your spa at home recipes — I make them with my Aunt once a month when we house sit together. This may be a dumb question, but can you make your own deodorant/antiperspirant at home, too? We were laughing that it’s the only body thing we have not made on our beauty weekend.” — Emily K. Emily — I’m glad we are contributing to a fun way to spend a weekend. You didn’t ask a dumb question at all, and yes, you can make your own hygiene care at home — however, let’s distinguish between the two products…
December 19, 2002 | Kitchens Spa Index
