With the discovery of antimicrobials in the 1940s, scientists prophesied the defeat of infectious diseases that had plagued humankind throughout history. However, the remarkable healing power of antibiotics invites widespread and often inappropriate use.
Lemongrass is one of the most popular soap making herbs. A small amount of essential oil mixed in your homemade soap recipes adds a mild, yellowish-green, hue with a potent lemon scent. Lemongrass is a natural astringent. It minimizes pores and firms skin. It helps get rid of blackheads and relieve acne.
Fill a basin with eight cups of warm water. Add the Epsom salts and stir until it dissolved. Add the lavender essential oil and the lemon slices. Squeeze the slices to release their juices before adding them to the mixture. Stir. Soak your feet in the bath for about 20 minutes.