Make a body "mask" using a thin paste of ground almonds + wheat flour + lentil powder + water or a body cleanser. Rub paste all over body and let dry. Then brush off with a dry towel to exfoliate. Do not use brush or loofa.
Step 2
Massage body with sesame or almond oil + 1 pinch turmeric powder to simulate circulation, strengthen agni, and improve ojas. Ojas: the essence of the seven dhatus and the source of physical immunity; one of the three vital forces, along with prana and tejas, that govern life functions. Agni: biological fire that governs metabolism. Also called the "digestive fire." Corresponds to tejas, which is one of the three vital forces; the "fire of the mind"; the transformative principle in the body.
Step 3
Take a warm bath for 15-20 minutes, adding to the bath water:
For dry skin: 1 tsp honey + 7-8 drops rose essential oil
For sensitive skin: 1 handful dry milk powder
For oily skin: 5-6 drops lavender, rosemary, or lemon oil
Step 4
After bath, pat dry and use body oil to nourish and moisturize skin
From the book Absolute Beauty by Pratima Raichur
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