Then sisters moved to one of 3 areas - feet, hands or face. The sisters started in one area, and then could move to another area if they wanted to. We brought with us as many footspas as we could find, and also used tubs and buckets for the feet area. Then we had a fresh fruit juice bar for supper. I couldn't juice quick enough to satisfy them - it was soooo yummy!

For reminders, I made small muslin bath bags (oatmeal, almond, powdered milk & essential oil) with instructions for use, and invitation to HFPE. One sister didn't read the instructions & put it in her drawer to make her clothes smell nice! I suggested she move it before it attracted nasty creatures!)

(Please note: one sister had a reaction to one of the face cleansers - her face turned bright red and got really hot! But it seemed to be just her that had this reaction, so if a sister has sensitive skin, it may be best to try a small area first, or do the feet or hands instead)

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Foot Rejuvenator

1 cup sorboleme cream
2 tsp peppermint oil (essential oil)
1 tsp lavender oil (essential oil)

Combine ingredients in a bowl and mix well (for hands too!)

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Luxurious Moisturiser

3 tbsp apricot oil
3 tbsp avocado oil
3 tbsp almond oil
3 tbsp beeswax
3 tbsp rose or orange water (from chemists)

Heat oils and wax in a double boiler, stir until wax is melted. Remove from heat. Add the rose/orange water and beat until the mix is soft & creamy. Store mix in a cool place.

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Cucumber Cooler

1 Lebanese cucumber
1 cup natural yoghurt

Blend or process ingredients until the mixture is smooth. Apply while still cool, leave for 10 min. and rinse off with cool water.

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Bath bags

2 cups finely ground rolled oats or ground almond
squares of towelling, muslin or cotton
your favourite essential oil
ribbon

Mix the oil and oats. Place spoonfuls of mix in squares. Use ribbon to gather up material and tie in a know. One bag may last up to 3 days.

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Oatmeal buttermilk cleanser

½ cup boiling water
3 chamomile tea bags
1 cup finely ground rolled oats
1 cup buttermilk

Pour the boiling water over the tea bags in a bowl and let cool. Throw out tea bags. Add the oats and buttermilk, mix well and leave to thicken. Dab mixture on face and massage in. Leave for approx 20 min. or until dry. Wash off with warm water.

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Bath Salts

1kg box Epsom salts
10 - 20 drops of your favourite essential oil
food colouring (optional)

Mix well and add ½ - 1 cup of salts to warm bath - relax!

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Herbal Footbath for Tired Feet

2 cups boiling water
2 cups fresh peppermint or other mint
1 cup Epsom salts
2 drops Tabasco sauce

Pour boiling water over mint in a heatproof bowl and leave to cool for 10 min.. Strain into a bowl, discard leaves, and stir in salts and sauce. Pour liquid into a basin and top up with warm water as needed.

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Yummy Honey Lippy

1 tsp Almond Oil
2 tsp Beeswax
1tsp Honey
½ tsp rose water

Melt beeswax and almond oil. Add honey and rose water. (You can also add a Vitamin E capsule if you like)