Ever wonder how great it would be
to put all of your favorite foods on your skin instead of sending them straight
to your belly? Not in the sense of slapping a peppermint stick on your face or
rubbing chocolate all over the place, of course, but in a therapeutic and
fun-filled way? After all, with the wrapping, bowing, shopping, running around
and family get-togethers, everyone deserves a treat during the holidays. Let us
share a special treat with you!
After some research, we decided to turn three holiday favorites into more than just a few tasty morsels…we changed peppermint into pizzazz, chocolate into cashmere, and apple into amplify! Join us as we take you on a tour of our holiday lineup:
- Peppermint
– peppermint oil is amazing
for your hair, giving both a cooling/tingly effect while removing dandruff
and lice. For your skin, peppermint contains menthol which also gives a
cooling effect while nourishing dull skin/improving oily skin.
Peppermint also blends well with
other essential oils including eucalyptus, rosemary, lemon and marjoram – mix
some together and set up an aromatherapy bath to ease away your holiday
stresses!
- Chocolate – chocolate is chock full of beneficial
qualities, mainly due to its anti-oxidant properties. Here are a few
tidbits about chocolate:
- It promotes softer skin due to the presence
of cocoa butter
- It can smooth out wrinkles
- Chocolate prevents free
radicals from causing damage to skin’s elastin, other proteins and
collagen
- It nourishes the skin
- It can exfoliate dead skin
cells and regenerate new ones
- It’s a good moisturizer
- It rejuvenates the skin
Do you
want your skin to feel like cashmere? Try a chocolate treatment from your local
spa and feel the difference today!
- Apples - If you love apple pie
during the holidays and are thinking of how on earth an apple can change
the quality of your skin…then follow this simple recipe for an added glow!
Apple Pie Skin Polish
Apples
contain malic acid, an exfoliating enzyme that is useful for removing dead skin
cells and surface dirt. Gather the following ingredients:
1 tbs brown sugar; 2 tbs granulated
sugar; 1tbs fresh apple puree or apple sauce & 1/8 tsp cinnamon
Mix
all ingredients, stirring well. In the bath or shower, apply scrub to skin in a
circular motion, using a washcloth, bath gloves, or a loofah sponge. Pay
special attention to rough spots like elbows, heels, and knees. Rinse well and
follow with a rich body lotion.
Special Note: If using on the face, omit granulated sugar. Brown sugar is a more
appropriate choice for the delicate skin of the face because it dissolves more
easily.
So, whether
you’re dressed to impress, wrapped up in tinsel, or covered in lights, you can
still de-stress with some simple ingredients even Santa would enjoy!
Happy Holidays
from all of us here at Special Effects!
Much Love,
Debbie Schade
Debbie Schade
