Recipe: Pumpkin Latte Body Wrap

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As Pumpkin Latte's make a comeback this fall, here's a twist on a popular favorite that won't spend a lifetime on your hips. An added plus, this recipe is Vegan. 

• Vitamin rich Pumpkin, powdered Soy Milk and Coffee are the stars of the show. 
• Marshmallow root combines with clay and liquid ingredients to form a natural "gel".
• If you are skin-sensitive to sea products like seaweed or spices like cinnamon, they can be eliminated from this formula. Replace any removed liquid ingredients with an equal amount of water.

You Will Need:

16 oz Kaolin Clay
4 oz Vegan Milk Bath
4 oz Pumpkin Powder
4 oz Organic Coffee (Extra Fine or Turkish Grind)
4 oz Marshmallow Root Powder, Organic
2 oz Vanilla Bean Specks, Organic
2 oz Vegetable Glycerin
2 oz Seaweed Tincture, Organic
2 oz Oat Straw, Tincture (Organic)
0.25 oz Orange Spice Natural Fragrance Oil
 
58 oz Water (Distilled)

Phase 1: Boil distilled water in a stainless steel pot and remove from heat.

Phase 2: Add all ingredients to hot water and allow it to sit for 10 - 15 minutes.

Phase 3: Allow mixture to cool until it is comfortable to touch. You run the risk of burning yourself if the liquid is too hot when it it is applied.

To Use At Home:

• Get comfortable somewhere where you can clean up easily and have 60 minutes of privacy.
• Dip your sheets in one at a time and wrap your body starting from your ankles. If mixture is too thick, rub into skin liberally and then wrap.
• You will need to stay warm for 60 minutes so make sure the room is adequately heated.
• Keep drinking water on hand so you can sip to stay hydrated while you relax.
• Take a lukewarm (not hot) bath afterwards.
• Take a hot bath on the second or third day after a wrap to help open the pores and release accumulated toxins from the skin.
• Dry brushing daily is highly recommended.
• Repeated use of wraps should show you results. You can take your measurements with each wrap if you wish to track progress.
• Lastly, light exercise and a healthy diet will obviously help to reduce weight and keep the toxins to a minimum. Try to avoid stimulants and processed foods and drink lots of filtered water.

Allison B. Kontur
www.BathBodySupply.com