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According to traditional beliefs, herbs and spices have been treasured as one's
beauty secrets. The revelation with this magical treatment usually begins with the traditional facial treatment, followed by body brushing. The application of curcuma (turmeric), cassumunar ginger, tamarind, clays, and honey will clean the face and make it glow. Similarly, eggs, aloe vela, turnips, gourd leaves, cucumber, and some fruits like guava and papaya will lessen facial wrinkles and leaving the skin soft, smooth and flawless. The bath is a perfect place to enjoy the sensual pleasures of variety of
naturally-
grown herbs and aromatherapy oils such as curcuma, sesame oil, aloe vela, tamarind, even olive oil and lime juice. Some of the oil's properties absorbed into the skin will make the skin firm and, of course, will be wonderful for both body and mind. In line with bathing more, potash alum, Borneo camphor, or gourd leaves and betel leaves, usually used after bathing, will relieve persistent stress, then rejuvenates and relaxes the body and mind again. Last but not least, chewing a guava leaf or simply dropping one of natural perfumes will lead into the atmosphere for inhaling, simultaneously soothing muscles and mind of both users and passers-by. |
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