Body & Soul: Thai Herbal Body Glow

<p>This is an invigorating treatment for skin and body. The humectant properties of honey nourish and moisturize skin, while sesame seeds, lavender and mint cleanse and energize the body. <em>Makes 8 ounces (one treatment).</em>
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<p>• 1 cup honey<br />
• 1/2 cup sesame seeds<br />
• 1 teaspoon dried mint<br />
• 1 teaspoon dried lavender leaves</p>
<p>1. Mix together honey, sesame seeds and herbs until a thick paste forms.</p>
<p>2. To use, rub paste all over your body, slowly taking time to deep cleanse and exfoliate dead skin cells. Rinse well in a warm shower and moisturize with a light oil, such as sesame or almond oil.</p>
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<em>Janice Cox is the author of</em> Natural Beauty at Home <em>(Henry Holt and Company, New York) available in bookstores nationwide. For more information and recipes, visit her at</em>
<a href=”https://www.motherearthliving.com/contributors.aspx”>www.herbcompanion.com/contributors</a>
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