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Relaxing "Spa" Treatments You Can Enjoy in the Home The Canadian Statesman Christmas Gift Guide, Wednesday, November 23,1994 21 ® The holidays arc here, and that means a whirlwind of parties, visitors, visitors, shopping and wrapping. According to Niquette MacLean of Lubriderm, "The holiday season is lots of fun, but it produces lots of stress as well. The combination of stress and cold weather can take its toll on your skin and cause dryness, tightness, lines and heightened sensitivity, sensitivity, but it doesn't have to." Try some of these simple at-home spa treatments. They all rely on nature's most basic elements, they're inexpensive, and they're simple to do. PRE-SHOPPING ENERGIZER To smooth the skin and rev up your circulation and your spirits. Ingredients: Fine-grained sea salt and water. Directions: Mix sea salt and water together in the palm of your hand or in a bowl. Massage over the skin and rinse off in the bath or shower. Hints: The new skin that is revealed can stay beautiful longer if you keep it moisturized day and night. Use an intensive treatment, especially in winter when skin is drier. Be sure to avoid using Alpha Hydroxy Acids with other exfoliation treatments such as this one. AHAs accelerate the exfoliation process, and too much exfoliation can irritate your skin. Instead, try something like Lubriderm's new Moisture Recovery GelCreme to heal and moisturize. Tip: Don't rub hard! A good way to control you finger pressure is to place the tip of your thumb on your skin and massage with the other four fingers. The natural pressure that results from this hand position is ideal. CHRISTMAS VACATION BATH If you can't get to the beach, this is the next best thing! Ingredients: Real seaweed, scooped fresh out of the ocean, or powdered kelp from the health food store. Directions: Place a handful of seaweed seaweed or kelp in a large bath bag and hang it just below hot running water so the water flows through the bag. When the tub is three-quarters full, turn off the water and let the bag "steep" for 15 minutes as the water cools to a comfortably warm temperature. temperature. Soak in the tub for no longer than 20 minutes. Tip: Take advantage of the seaweed seaweed scent and its power to make you feel like you are at the ocean. Try playing tapes of ocean sounds and using visualization techniques for maximum relaxation. You'll be amazed at how rejuvenated you can feel after only a few minutes. MOISTURE BATH FOR WINTER-DRY SKIN As baths dissolve dirt, they can also affect the pH balance of the skin. As a result, skin can feel tight after bathing, especially skin that is naturally naturally dry. One way to maintain a healthier skin pH is to take a vinegar bath. This bath soothes, tones and softens the skin. Ingredients: One-half pint cider vinegar. Directions: Add the vinegar to warm bath water. Relax and soak for 20 minutes. Pat skin dry. Hint: Do you find that the heavy creams that help alleviate your dry skin problems can feel too heavy? If so, you might want to try Lubriderm's new, surprisingly light Moisture Recovery GelCreme, made specifically for severely dry skin. It will deliver concentrated dry skin healing to those who find that their skin becomes extra dry in winter. Tip: For maximum moisturization benefits, apply moisturizer to damp or wet skin, instead of dry skin. POST-SHOPPING RELAXER Treat your feet! Ingredients: Baking soda and water. Directions: Mix a handful of baking baking soda in a basin of warm water, have a scat, soak your feet...and relax! Hint: Lubriderm's new Moisture Recovery Creme with Alpha Hydroxy is ideal for severely dry areas like feet, elbows and knees. Alpha Hydroxy Acid allows newer, healthier skin to emerge, while giving your skin a.healthy dose of moisture. Tip: By some estimates, the average average person walks more than 100,000 miles in a lifetime, yet our feet are probably one of the most neglected parts of our bodies. A foot treatment is faster and less complicated than a bath, and you may be surprised at how good it makes you feel! POST-PARTY SOOTHING BATH Try this gentle, effective bath for soothing and cleansing skin, especially especially if it is sensitive. Ingredients: Uncooked oatmeal and warm water. Directions: Grind the oatmeal into a fine powder, place in a bath sachet and suspend under running bath water. Soak no longer than 20 minutes. BODY & SOLE Holistic Skin Care Institute 43 Ontario Street, Bowmanville (905) 623-SOLE (7653) ESTHETICS • REFLEXOLOGY • SPA DAYS • NAILS • AROMATHERAPY Christmas Open House Saturday, November 26th, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, December 3rd, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Come sip on some Apple Cider and munch on some treats while we customize and complete your shopping list -- all under our roof. Smell the aromas - test the creams, etc. Gift wrapping or bags included with purchase. • FREE RELAXATION MASSAGE DEMONSTRATIONS • FREE HAND PARAFFIN TREATMENT FOR ALL WHO COME • Door Prizes • Samples • Coupons Wc have something for everyone Gift Baskets • Skin Treatment Creams • Haircare • Air Fresheners • Professional Foot Products Gift Certificates of Spa Services • Esthetics and Massage Give the Gift of Health! THE LUXU FOR T PERFECT BLENDING OF RY AND PERFORMANCE HE PERFECT FAMILY GIFT The birth of Cab-Forward design brought to the forefront of the '90s the style destined to be the most striking automotive architecture of thé decade. With the Chrysler New Yorker, Cab-Forward architecture reached a new expressive height: a car dedicated to luxury without compromising performance. In fact, at its introduction, New Yorker transformed the notion that luxury and performance are somehow incompatible and created a full- size sedan that takes to the road with smooth, mile-eating performance provided by a surprisingly compact yet powerful standard 24-valve SOHC 3.5-litre V6 engine. The luxury of the New Yorker cradled ride comes naturally vyith a long-wheelbase 'wheels to the corners' design that's complemented by quiet, supple suspension performance in a • light-but-rigid body structure. When it comes to safety, New Yorker offers the secure feeling that accompanies such proven safety features as standard four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes and a standard dual air bag supplemental restraint system? In addition,' a wide range of many other design and equipment features described in these pages prove beyond a doubt that New Yorker safety isr more than a luxury - it's engineered into every facet of a remarkable automobile. This is the 1995 Chrysler New Yorker: outstanding luxury and performance - without compromise. Available now at Macintosh Chrysler-Plymouth 331 Park Road South Limited 728-4638 Oshawa ©