- To Make: Place the rose petals, honey, and cream into the blender and
mix on low until you have a uniform blend. Place the creamed roses in
the mixing bowl, using the rubber spatula to remove as much as possible
from the blender. Add the almond meal and stir with a fork until you
have a uniform consistency. Add more cream or almond meal, a little at a
time as necessary to achieve a spreadable paste. - To Store: This is best used fresh. Plan to prepare this recipe just before
your spa treatment. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the
refrigerator and use up within a day or two. - To Use: For best results, take a quick shower or use after a long soak in
the tub. The warmth of the shower will open your pores and the moisture
on your skin will provide a conduit for the mask to start working faster
and more effectively. Towel dry and apply to skin in small, upward
motions. Start with your body and finish with your face. Once you are
covered from head to toe, massage the scrub in small circular motions,
starting with the legs and arms, making your way up to the torso, ending
at your heart. Then move to your face, avoiding the eye area. Massage
your face with light pressure, using circular motions. Allow to set on
your body for up to 30 minutes and up to 15 minutes on your face. To
remove, get in the shower and rinse well. For maximum benefit, do not
use soap to wash off the residual oils. Towel dry and mist your face with
Old-Fashioned Rosewater (see Chapter 7) to close the pores.
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