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Chia Seed
SKIN RECIPES
Refreshing
Body Scrub
This can be a treat for your clients during any foot or body service to exfoliate and nourish the skin. 2 tablespoons slightly ground chia seeds 1 tablespoon each coconut oil and honey 1 tablespoon baking soda, which helps to detoxify and smooth the epidermis. 3 drops ginger (for a warming effect) or peppermint essential oil (for a cooling effect) 5 drops tea tree oil for healing and antiseptic effects
Deep Moisturizing Replenish your client’s skin .
Masque
Finely grind 1 tablespoon chia seeds in a small grinder. Soak the ground chia seeds in coconut or filtered water until they swell. Add 1 teaspoon chia seed oil. After mixing the ingredients together, apply to the skin and let sit for five to 10 minutes. *Enhance this mask by adding one or two drops organic essential oil (for oily complexions, try juniper berry oil; for dry complexions, try rose or chamomile essential oils).
Mix ingredients together and gently massage this scrub into your client’s feet, hands, or entire body. Wipe or rinse off. Alternatively, you can leave it on for five to 10 minutes and cover your client’s hands and feet with plastic warming mittens and booties.
Rejuvenating
AROMATIC OIL
Treat your clients to this delicately sensual aromatherapy experience. 1 ounce chia seed oil 5 drops ylang-ylang essential oil
Gentle
Exfoliator
For dry and aged complexions .
Grind 2 teaspoons chia seeds in a small grinder until fine. Mix with 1 teaspoon coconut oil (To avoid a coconut scent, use organic deodorized coconut oil). Add 1/2 teaspoon organic raw honey for additional detoxifying and hydrating effects. Add 1 or 2 drops essential oil that suits your client’s complexion. Massage this nourishing scrub gently over your client’s face, neck and décolleté for three to five minutes. Remove with warm compresses.
May 2015 • Les Nouvelles Esthétiques & Spa
3 drops sandalwood essential oil 2 drops jasmine essential oil Mix ingredients together and massage over the face or body.
Elina Fedotova is an award winning esthetician, cosmetic chemist and the CEO of Elina Organics. She uses the intelligence of nature to heal and beautify the skin. Her edible products and skin care expertise have been featured on GMA Live! and other television shows. For more information visit elinaorganics.com or call 877.384.8300.
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