Herbal Bath Treats

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Here are some herbal bath recipes from Simple Times:
The following herbal bath treats are relaxing and soothing to your skin.

Chamomile Foam Bath

You will need:
4 tablespoons dried Chamomile
2/3 cup boiling water
4 tablespoons grated soap (a gentle variety)

Crush the chamomile and mix with the water and soap. You can also stir in a teaspoonful of oil, such as almond oil. Pour into a running bath.

Lavender and Milk Bath Sachet

You will need:
1/4 cup dried lavender flowers
1/4 cup instant powdered whole milk
1/4 cup oatmeal

Place into a muslin drawstring bag. Toss the bag into the bath water as it's running. You can also use the bag to rub your skin as you bathe.

You can also make your own variations of bath tea with assorted fresh or dried herbs. Place a cup or so of assorted herbs into a bowl and add 2 cups of boiling water. Let this steep for 10 minutes, strain and add to your bath as it runs. These amounts are estimates; feel free to experiment until you find a combination that works for you.

Learning to nurture your skin is important for men, women and children. The earlier you start pampering yourself the better your skin will feel and look. We are exposed to so many destructive elements on a daily basis from the sun, the wind and air around us that our skin needs a little help to feel it's best.