I come across alot of interesting spa treatments in magazines and books I read on helping us relax and feel youthful. Though I'm not as adventurous as some spa going divas who relish in "signature" spa treatments, I have to wonder what is behind the signature, in signature treatments and how much more creative and creatively high priced$$ can these signature spa treatments get!?
Well, I came across a "signature" skin cream that's used at an oceanside spa that's made from Japanese nightingale droppings. Yes, that is bird doo-doo to you and me. They claim it smooths the skin and that Japanese geishas have been using this treatment for centuries.
Personally, I'm not into the geisha look and I don't relish the idea of bird doo-doo on my face, even if it is dried, beaten to a pulp, sanitized with ultraviolet light, and mixed with essential oils; it's just not my idea of a relaxing time. So, here's a signature home spa recipe you can try. Bird doo-doo is optional.
Veggie Mask
1/2 c heavy cream
1 carrot (cooked and mashed)
1 avocado (peeled and mashed)
3 tbs pure honey
Combine the ingredients in a bowl and spread over your face and neck. Relax for 15 min. Rinse with cool water.
This recipe uses the beta-carotene and antioxidant vitamins from carrots, along with the calcium and protein in heavy cream, and vitamin E from avocado to improve texture, diminish age spots, and rebuild collagen.
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Dear Spahhh Talk,
Is this veggie mask (minus the bird droppings!) beneficial for men too?
---> J
Bonjour J,
Great question and certainly so! Not just a girl thing. Every man and woman should take good care of their skin to ensure the innumerable kisses coming along their cheeks ;-)
Seriously though fact is men and women’s skin age differently and both have inherent advantages when it comes to their skin. Basically though skin care for men is remarkably similar to that of women. Because women have thinner skin our oil glands produce less oil than men’s, which did you notice the reason for all the moisturizing we do? You are blessed with lots of testosterone making your skin tighter and slow to wrinkle. And Rob Lowe is the perfect example of this high testosterone wonder (our tables were so close at Ruby’s I could see his healthy glowing pores!)
As with any recipe, tweak according to your face type. The honey is good for drier (winter and aging) skins. Try adding juices in strawberries and lemon; they contain natural astringents and great for oilier skin.
If you do decide to add the optional bird droppings, I hear “McSpeedy” is an eager supplier of this signature spa treatment phenomenon. Whatever you do, make it fun!
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