Benedetta's Seaweed Bath is your first line of defense at the first sign of sickness or to ward off looming illness. The Seaweed Bath utilizes three holistic therapies, Thalassotherapy (therapy from the sea), Balneotherapy (therapy of bathing in water hot enough to be therapeutic) and Aromatherapy (therapy of essential oils), all of which are meant to sooth and relax, as well as strengthen and detoxify the body.

A truly therapeutic treatment, the Seaweed Bath is a two-fold product. First, a potent, therapeutic dose of essential oils moves the lymph and detoxifies the blood. The Bath oil is a blend of strengthening, immune enhancing and antiviral essential oils. The essential oils will aid wellness by pulling illness out of the body. Additionally, the essential oils give an olfactory restfulness, but by virtue of the heat will give you a sense of well-being, which is therapeutic in itself. Secondly, trace minerals in the micronized blend of six seaweeds will revive and tonify the body, while strengthening the vital core. Seaweeds are also known thyroid tonics, aiding the natural processes of the body.

The Seaweed Bath is typically used on a weekly basis, unless one is sick, in which case it can be used daily. It is also a great therapeutic treatment for those who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia.

Ideally, the Seaweed Bath should be added to water that is 104 degrees. Water at this temperature will open the capillaries and allow movement within the blood stream so that detoxification can take place. If that's too hot, try getting into the tub and then adding the hot water. This will allow your body to adjust to the hot temperature of the water gradually. Add two shell scoops of the seaweed powder to your bath water and one scoop of the Bath oil blend. The seaweed mix will dissolve into the bath turning the water a beautiful shade of green. Soak in the bath for 20 minutes or as long as desired. The Seaweed Bath will leave your skin soft and silky smooth.

The Seaweed Bath is essentially a spa treatment and is the perfect adjunct to any skin care regimen. If you're already using Benedetta's Rosemary & Geranium Creme Cleanser, try adding the Seaweed Mask and slipping into a Seaweed Bath for a luxurious, relaxing whole-body spa treatment all in the comfort of your own home.

Benedetta's Rosemary & Geranium Creme Cleanser is not only a purifying treatment for the skin, but because of certain constituents in its formula, one being lemon, is invaluable for treating age spots on the face, arms and hands. Massage the cleanser into areas with age spots or sun damage and leave on overnight. Wash off in the morning with wet lukewarm washcloth.

Keep in mind, using the Rosemary & Geranium Creme Cleanser is preventative and curative. Typically, as with most holistic remedies, results may take longer, although many people experience a rejuvenation of the skin from the first time they use it. Be cautious of immediate results from chemical peels, and continued laser therapy, as they may cause risk of long term damage. Such treatments often produce the very thing one is attempting to get rid of, for instance, sun damage.

Benedetta's Rosemary & Geranium Creme Cleanser was originally formulated to cleanse, detoxify and exfoliate the skin. Several years after the product had been out, this one step treatment has surpassed its initial application to include the prevention and eradication of Sun Spots, but also remove fatty deposits, white milia, and imbedded pores, including problems with ingrown hairs. Estheticians have reported that it cools down sunburn and re-hydrates the skin do to its unique lipid and water content.

After 15 years of the Rosemary & Geranium Creme Cleanser inception, we are always so pleased to hear new and remarkable uses for this pioneer product.

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Rosemary & Geranium Creme Cleanser Key Ingredients: Organic Aloe Vera, Blend of Nourishing Plant Oils, Biodynamic or Organic Essential Oils of Rosemary, Geranium and others.

Therapeutic aspects of lavender:

- Soothing & Relaxing – Removes nervous tension; Lavender hydrosol is especially soothing for babies.
- Regenerative – Relieves pain and is one of the few essential oils you can put directly on the skin; use as a first line of defense for burns and infections.
- Culinary – Lavender is a member of the mint family and is close to rosemary, sage, and thyme. It is best used with fennel, oregano, rosemary, thyme, sage, and savory.
- Digestion – Lavender increases mobility of the intestine.
- Blood Circulation – Lavender not only increase blood circulation but lowers blood pressure and is used for hypertension.

Enjoying the summer sun too much? For severe sunburns make a soothing lavender-based spray for the skin. In a liquid spray bottle, combine 5-10 drops of lavender essential oil with 3 oz. liquid aloe vera (purchase at your local health food store) and 1 oz. of Benedetta Lavender Hydrosol de Provence. Shake well and spray on sun burned skin.

As we transition into spring and the weather warms a bit we may find ourselves eating more salads and colder food. Spring is a time to cleanse and renew. Pull out your juicer and encourage your house or family to juice veggies at least once per day. Adding fresh ginger to your juice is not only an excellent digestive aid but also improves uptake of nutrients by dilating blood vessels.* That said, beware of certain medications when eating blood thinners like ginger, as it can increase the potency. Buy your veggies locally from sustainable farmers to ensure you get the freshest produce still full of nutrients.

* Research from Paul Schulichs book on Ginger