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Fill your bathtub with warm water and some lavender
that helps in calming and relaxing the body and reduces muscle tension.
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You can add chamomile, which is a skin soother and helps in reducing
swelling and pain in the skin. Lie in the bath for some time and let
these herbs relax your body and mind.
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If you
want to wake up with a tan you can use a self-tanning lotion
overnight. Exfoliate your skin with a scrub and moisturize. Once the
moisturizer is fully absorbed spread the self-tanning lotion evenly
all over your body, working on one portion of the body at a time. Use
wipes to wipe the tanner off your palm and fingers as you apply the
lotion. Today there are many self-tanning lotions that dry in five
minutes.
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Your
hands are the first to show signs of aging and often neglected as
well. Give your hands a new lease of life. Apply a generous amount of
rich hand cream to restore lost moisture. This is an important part of
night body care.
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While
sleeping in your bed, ensure that your neck is properly supported
through the night. Buy a good quality people to help keep the stress
off your neck. Your sleep should rejuvenate you so ensure that every
part of your body is taken care of properly.
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Ingrown
hairs block pores and can cause bacteria to develop, resulting in
redness and swelling. Use a cream that has glycolic and salicylic acid
that removes the bacteria. Make it a part of your night care routine
for a few nights and you will get rid of ingrown hairs.
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Your
feet support the weight of your entire body. Find time to take care of
them. If they are callused and cracked moisturize them well. If they
are cracked use a foot cream that has glycolic acid. Apply this cream
before you sleep and slip on a pair of clean cotton socks. This should
be another important part of your body care routine every night.
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Light aromatic candles in your bedroom. These candles will provide
a soothing atmosphere and relax your senses. Just remember to blow
them out before you sleep.
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Keep the humidifier running in the bedroom to keep the air moist.
You skin will glow and be replenished by the moist air through the
night.
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Use
a "hot stone massage" to heat your heart. This treatment that is
common in spas can be done at home too. You need a smooth flat
stone as large as the human hand. You can find one on the beach or
buy one in a
skin care boutique. Follow the instructions given below:
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Boil water in a pot. Add
rosemary, clove and peppermint into the water. Put
the rock into the water and let it stay there till it is heated. Put
off the heat and allow the rock to turn nice and warm.
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Lie
down in a dark or softly lit bedroom and place the warm rock
between your breasts, on your chest. Allow the warmth
and aroma of the stone to relax you and soothe you into a deep
peaceful sleep.
