14 Days of Beauty: Day 14, The Legs

At some point today focus on your legs. Your legs ground you. Your legs are strong. Treat them with the respect that they deserve. Whether you give your legs a much needed toning workout, a soak in the bath, or a nice self-massage, pamper them today. Often we neglect this part of our body because and tend to hide them behind a pair of pants. Follow this routine today and you will be glad you did.

1. Perform a leg toning workout. Try squats, lunges, dead lifts, and/or calf-raises.

2. After your strength routine, soak your legs in a lavender salt bath. Lavender is soothing and salt draws toxins out of the skin.

3. Wrap your legs in towels that have been soaked in hot water.

4. Spray your legs with rose or lavender water.

4. Use coconut oil or any other natural oil and give your legs a little massage. Start at your ankles and massage in a small circular motion, working your way up to your thighs. Move back down to your ankles again and work in long upward strokes. Massage improves circulation and can smooth out cellulite.

5. Now put your feet up and elevate your legs. Rehydrate with a class of water with lemon and cucumber. Relax and last but not least: BREATHE! :)

14 Days of Beauty: Day 11, Elbows and Knees

We've all had trouble with our elbows and knees having a slightly darker coloration than the rest of our skin. To help with this, mix a half of a teaspoon of fresh squeezed lime juice with 1 teaspoon of my favorite oil- coconut oil and apply to these areas. Let the mixture remain on the skin for approximately 15 minutes. While the mixture is on your skin, fill your sink with hot water and let a wash cloth soak in the water. When your 15 minutes has expired, use the hot tail and scrub the areas briskly; removing the mixture. For best results, repeat daily for about two weeks.