Saturday, June 16, 2018

What should you put in your bath?

            


  • black tea: soothes sunburns [1] [2] and is antimicrobial [3] contains some essential polyphenols and tannin, reduces puffiness/inflammation [4] 
  • green tea: antioxidant and detoxifier [1] soothes rashes, increases healing rate, softens skin [2] heals sores and wounds, rejuvenates skin cells, improve psoriasis and dandruff [3] anti-aging, mood stabilizing [4]
  • apple cider vinegar: anti inflammatory and softens skin [1]
  • ground ginger: increases circulation, promotes sweating, opens pores, relieves pain [1]
  • lemon: antioxidant (brightens skin) [1] 
  • olive oil: moisturizes skin [1]
  • calendula flowers: soothes burns, inflammation, rashes, insect bites, skin disorders [1] useful for small children [2]
  • elder-flowers: anti-inflammatory and heals rashes cuts and wounds [1]
  • Himalayan salt: soothes insect bites, heals blisters, relieves arthritis pain [1] softens skin [2]
  • oatmeal: soothes, anti-inflammatory, calms angry skin [1]
  • rose petals: relax mind, relieve sleepiness, soothe headaches and stress [1] promote positive feelings [2]
  • valerian root: relax the mind, relieve sleepiness, soothe headaches and stress [1]
  • lavender: relax the mind, relieve sleepiness, soothe headaches and stress [1] [2]
  • mugwort: relax the mind, relieve sleepiness, soothe and headaches and stress [1]
  • chammomile: soothes nerves [1] good for dry skin [2]
  • passion flower: soothes nerves [1]
  • hops: soothes nerves [1]
  • rosemary: pain relief, soothes headaches and fatigue [1] relaxing, increases alertness and clarity of mind [2] soothes sore throat[3]
  • thyme: pain relief, soothes headaches and fatigue [1]
  • devils claw: eases joint pain [1]
  • juniperberries: soothes muscle aches [1]
  • peppermint: increase blood flow, relieve congestion [1]
  • eucalyptus: increase blood flow, relieve congestion [1] increases energy [2]
  • thyme: increase blood flow, relieve congestion [1]
  • jasmine: emollient and antiseptic, soothes skin [1] 
  • organic coconut flakes: nourish the skin [1]
  • sage: uplifting, good for oily skin and back acne [1] stimulating [2]
  • marjoram: decongestant, soothes muscle pain [1]
  • whole cow’s milk: hydrates and mildly exfoliates skin [1]
  • cow’s buttermilk: hydrates and thoroughly exfoliates skin [1]
  • goat’s milk: thoroughly hydrates and exfoliates skin, provides nutrients [1]
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