Spa Treatment Ingredients

• Most spa treatment recipes require a combination of common household goods and specialty goods. Common goods include salt, baking soda, vinegar, water and rolled oats. Specialty goods might include a variety of quality oils, such as jojoba, almond, apricot kernel, coconut and avocado.
  
  Aromatherapy is very popular for spa treatments, so you're going to need a selection of essential oils. Essential oils are natural, plant-derived oils that contain the health benefits of the actual plant. Do not buy scented oils. They are synthetic scents that offer no additional healing properties.
  
  

Warning

• It's important to test any new spa treatment products you've created before using them. If you're using ingredients for the first time, you need to check for any allergic reactions. Even if you have no allergies, you also need to check that the treatment doesn't irritate your skin.
  
  To test a new spa treatment, apply the product to a tiny patch of skin on your hand. If you made an apricot facial scrub that you put on your face and then wash off, you should scrub the product onto your hand and then wash it off. Wait 24 hours for any type of adverse reaction. If no reaction is noticed, the product is safe for you to use.
  
  

Spa Treatment Recipes

• To create a moisturizing salt scrub, mix 1/2 cup epsom salt, 1/3 cup quality oil and 10 to 12 drops essential oil in a clean container. Use the mixture to scrub your body in the shower, or throw it into some bath water to create a soothing and moisturizing soak. This scrub works particularly well on dry and callused feet, hands, knees and elbows.
  
  To whip up some deep-conditioning hair treatment, mix 1/2 cup mashed avocado, 1 large egg and 3 tbsp. plain yogurt in a clean bowl. Spread the mixture over your hair and massage it into your scalp. Place a shower cap over your hair and let the mixture soak in for 20 minutes. Shampoo and rinse your hair, but do not use conditioner. Let your hair dry naturally.
  
  For a cleansing facial mask, mix 2 tbsp. rolled oats, 1 tbsp. plain yogurt, 1 tbsp. lemon juice and a large egg white in a clean bowl. Mix until completely blended. Spread the mixture on your face and let it dry. Wash and rinse the mask from your face. Pat your face dry with a soft towel.