Honey Almond Scrub

Honey Almond Scrub

8 whole unblanched almonds, ground (2 tablespoons)

2 tablespoons rolled oats, uncooked

1 tablespoon honey

2 teaspoons yogurt, sour cream or lightly beaten egg white

Process the almonds and oats in a blender until they are finely ground.

In a small bowl, mix the ground almonds and oats, honey and yogurt until

blended. Pat the scrub on face and neck and upper chest; leave it on for

up to 10 minutes for extra softening. Wet your hands and massage gently

to exfoliate. Rinse off and pat dry. Makes enough for 1 scrub.

Lavender-Honey Milk Bath

Lavender-Honey Milk Bath

1/3 cup dried lavender flowers

3 cups whole milk, cream or combination

3/4 cup honey

Process lavender flowers in a blender until they become a powder, turning

off the blender and scraping down the sides as necessary. Whisk together

lavender powder, milk and honey in a glass bowl, then pour into a jar.

Before each use, shake the jar and pour 11/4 cups into the bath. Store

covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Makes enough for 3 baths.