Another Bathing Remedy

Lazy hot days in the sun can leave some of us fair skinned beauties a little bit burned. Well those at the moment that are lucky enough to get out in the sun.

There is nothing nicer than coming home to a lovely soothing bath.
But first need to prepare the bath and yourself too.
When we were kids my grandmother would always make us stand under the shower before allowing us to jump in the bath. Your skin burning from a day being in the salt sea water and burnt from the intense sun, and yes back then no sunscreen like today. We used to think she was mean. Funny how we change our way of thinking as we too get older and dear I say wiser.

Well getting back to what you need to do. And Yes you do need to have that cool shower first. What I learnt as I got older, your pores are opened up a lot by the heat of the sun, so need to close them a little before soaking in a warm oiled filled bath. Makes sense when you know that.

The best oils to use to take the bite or sting out of sun burnt, sun stressed skin are;

Simply 5 drops of Lavender Oil, for those that don't like Lavender you can use Camomile oil, just as good.
Be careful hopping into any bath with oil in it, as it can be slippery.
Don't make the bath to hot, as your skin will sweat and so won't be as soothing and enjoyable as it should be.

Once you feel your skin has rejuvenated and time to get out, soothe your skin even more by smoothing it in calming Aloe Vera Gel.

Also drink lots of water as sun can dehydrate the skin.
Have fun in the Sun but do take the sunscreen. And remember these are just remedies I have grown up with.
Enjoy :-)