Skin Type - Dry

Dry skin is itchy and uncomfortable and if the proper skin care product for this skin type is not used, the skin can become cracked and damaged. Dry skin types do not produce enough oil and the skin must be moisturized/hydrated regularly.  After washing, the skin feels tight. To care for dry skin, a daily regimen should consist of a creamy cleanser, followed by a facial toner and a rich moisturizing cream or lotion.  Once weekly, the face should be cared for with an exfoliator.  People with severely dry skin may need to moisturize twice daily.  Different moisturizers should be used for the face and body.  The face tends to have different needs as many people with dry skin all over their body, may experience a combination skin on their face.  See our past issue which provides more details about the combination skin type.

For those of you who absolutely LOVE the smell of rose, here's a great recipe I came across  that you can make right in your own home.  Another great natural product that isn't loaded with chemicals and harsh additives.Don't be fooled into thinking something is good for you just because it's manufactured by a brand name company.

ROSE-MILK TUB TEA RECIPE:

13 oz Dendritic OR Alberger Salt
1.3 oz Rose FO
Mix & set aside

6 oz Powdered Milk
2 oz Powdered Goatsmilk or Powdered Buttermilk
10.5 oz Baking Soda
1.8 oz Honey Powder
9.6 oz Whole Oats
17 oz Epsom Salts
128 oz Sea Salt
16 oz Rose Buds & Petals
Mix all in large bowl.
Combine the dendritic salt & essential oil blend & complete mixing.

Place 3/4 - 1 C per 3.5 x 5 Muslin Drawstring Bag. This recipe makes approx 45 bags with 3/4 c each. Recipe can be scaled down or tweaked to suit your needs

(Recipe courtesy of http://www.ElementsBathandBody.com)