How to Make Your Own Herbal Wrap Kit
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Lavender may be used to soothe the nervous system.Medicinal herbs - Lavandula Officinalis image by Shirley Hirst from Fotolia.com
Choose herbs or roots in advance, according to personal spa needs. For example, chamomile is quieting, ginger boosts circulation, lavender soothes the nervous system and lemon grass stimulates the digestive system. - 2
Use a mortal and pestle to grind herbs or use a blender.grinding image by paul mitchell from Fotolia.com
Crush selected herbs together with a mortal and pestle or pulverize in a blender using the pulse button. Mix 1/2 cup of sea salt and 1 cup of crushed herbs for one treatment. Place into a jar with a tight lid. Label the jar with a name such as Herbal Sea Salt Wrap Mix or another label indicating that the mixture is for an herbal wrap kit. - 3
Use glass jars to store herbs and retain potency.antique canning jars image by pixelcarpenter from Fotolia.com
Select the clay that is best for your body type. For example, bentonite clay is recommended for oily types, mild kaolin clay benefits sensitive skin and absorbent yellow kaolin is used for normal skin types, according to the Spa Living for Health website. Measure 2 cups of clay per herbal wrap treatment into a jar marked specifically for your herbal wrap kit and label accordingly, such as Herbal Wrap Clay. - 4
Choose an essential oil that corresponds with the selected herbs.spa oils, stones and candles image by MAXFX from Fotolia.com
Pick an essential oil that corresponds with the selected herbs, such as lavender essential oil with lavender herbs. - 5
Store herbal wrap kits in a cool, dark and dry space.kitchen doors image by willem169 from Fotolia.com
Store Herbal Sea Salt Mix with Herbal Wrap Clay in a cool dry and dark space. Place 1 jar of olive oil and the selected bottle of essential oil in the same storage place for easy access to complete the herbal wrap kit. - 6
Dry cleanse the skin with a loofah.different colored washcloths face cloths loofah and bathsponge image by Steve Johnson from Fotolia.com
Prepare for your herbal wrap with a dry loofah scrub over the entire body for a deep cleanse. Shower to open the pores. Keep the bathroom temperature warm and bathroom dimly lit. - 7
An herbal wrap process can be meditative.beauty mask #21 image by Adam Borkowski from Fotolia.com
Bring 2 cups of Herbal Wrap Clay to boil in 4 cups of water for one application. Stir in 1 1/2 cup of Herbal Sea Salt Mix and mix well. Add in 2 tbsp. of olive oil and 6 drops of essential oils. Allow to cool enough to handle with bare hands. Apply mixture over body in a bathtub and wrap up with thin sheets or towels to keep warm. Recline in the tub for up to 45 minutes. - 8
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