Cucumber: Cucumbers are naturally cooling and have an extraordinarily
soothing effect on the skin. Cucumbers are one of nature’s best-known anti-
inflammatory botanicals for topical use. Cucumbers contain amino acids and
minerals, which help to firm and regenerate your cells.
Epsom salts: Epsom salts support stress reduction and soothe sore muscles.
Epsom salts are a natural emollient that is rich in the essential mineral
magnesium, which is the second most abundant element in our cells and the
fourth most important positively charged ion in the body. Bathing in and
exfoliating with Epsom salts are known to draw toxins from the body, sedate the
nervous system, reduce pain and swelling, and relax sore muscles.
Eucalyptus essential oil: The fresh, healing aroma of eucalyptus is clean, crisp,
camphoraceous, and herbaceous with soft wood undertones. Aromatherapists use
eucalyptus to relieve headaches, mental exhaustion, and muscular aches and
pains and to ease respiratory ailments, including colds and congestion.
Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO): EVOO is easily absorbed by the skin and is
high in polyphenols, which have major anti-aging benefits. EVOO is very gentle,
has many antioxidant properties, and is moisturizing, soothing, and healing to all
skin types. Topically applied, EVOO helps reduce the signs of aging by
absorbing UV radiation, assisting in cellular repair, and working to prevent cell
damage.
Flaxseeds and flaxseed oil: Highly emollient, rich in essential fatty acids,
nourishing, and skin-regenerative, flaxseeds and flaxseed oil contain vitamins A,
E, and F. Flax is known to soften fine lines and aid in skin conditions such as
acne, psoriasis, rosacea, and eczema. The ground seeds also possess exfoliating
properties.
Ginger: Ginger is warming, soothing, and relaxing to mind, body, and spirit. It