Galina St George, Medicina (UK) Ltd, London

(Qualified Holistic & Beauty Therapist, Member "Embody")

Disclaimer: All these recipes are for guidance only, and are not to be viewed as prescriptions for any health conditions. Please have a skin patch test done 24 hours before using the products described here. Do not use any of these products if you are allergic to them, and if the patch test reveals an irritation, itchiness or discomfort. Also avoid using them if you have a heart condition, high blood pressure, cancerous tumours, undiagnosed lumps, acute inflammations or acute conditions of any kind. Please consult your doctor if in doubt.

There are various mask packs that can be prepared with Rapan products. Depending on the ingredients, they can be cleansing, detoxifying, whitening/ blemish reducing, drying, toning, helping to bring oxygen and nutrients to the skin and remove carbon dioxide and toxic waste. They will make the skin look younger, improve complexion, skin tone and smooth out wrinkles. Rapan products are excellent for eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, acne sufferers, so masks containing them may help people with such problems.

All masks should be used as part of a normal facial routine, both in salons and at home: remove make up/cleanse the skin, steam for better effect (not obligatory), tone (best with the solution of Rapan salt), add some of the solution to the clay if too thick, apply the clay mask to the face, lie down and let it dry (if the skin begins to feel uncomfortable, wash it off). Wash off the mask with warm water, using slow light movements (the clay contains fine sand which acts as an exfoliator when you wash off the mask). After removing the mask, apply toner and moisturiser you normally use for your skin type.

In general, don't apply masks more often than about twice a week, and try to vary the ingredients.

Although Rapan products are hypoallergenic, we recommend you test the product first. Apply a small amount behind your ear or on the inner side of the elbow, wait 20 minutes, then wash off. Wait 24 hours. If the skin remains normal, i.e. there is no unusual irritation, itchiness, rash or redness, then ther product should be ok to use.

These products are suitable for both women and men. For children it is best to use Rapan Blue clay only, since it is the mildest of all the Rapan products. Do not worry if you do not have some of the ingredients - improvise with what you have. And if you make products for multiple use, keep them in a cool dark place (a fridge is ideal). Enjoy!

RAPAN FOR OILY / ACNE PRONE SKIN

Rapan clay/mud masks are excellent for oily, acne prone skin types with enlarged pores. The clays absorb the dirt and oil from the skin surface, close open pores, dry the skin and regulate oil secretion and pH of the skin, thus helping to fight bacteria which causes eruptions.

They make the skin look fresh, improve texture, have a gentle drying up effect cleansing blackheads and reducing spots. The masks dry up on the skin within 5-15 minutes (depending on the thickness of the mask), after which the mask should be removed with warm water as described above.

The clays also act as gentle exfoliators, removing dead skin cells and regenerating the skin. Although both Rapan blue and yellow clays are excellent products for skin masks, Rapan Yellow clay has a stronger effect with oily skin types. Test them both and decide which one is more suitable for you. Following are the masks for oily skin with enlarged pores, prone to acne and blackheads.

MASKS FOR OILY / ACNE PRONE SKIN

Abbreviations: tbsp – table spoonful, tsp – tea spoonful

Mix 1tbsp each of Rapan Yellow & Blue clay with some 10% Rapan salt solution to form a spreadable mass. Spread on the problem area. Let it dry and wash off after 10-15 minutes with warm water.

Mix 1 tsp of Rapan mud with 1 tsp of Yellow clay. Add some 10% Rapan salt solution to form a soft spreadable mass. Apply. Wash off after 10 - 15 minutes. This mask is especially good for acne-prone skin, due to a higher sulphur content in the mud.

Add a 10% Rapan salt solution to 2 tbsp of Rapan clay, mix to form a spreadable mixture. Add 1 egg white, 1tsp of lemon juice. Mix well. Apply to the face.

Mix 1 tbsp each of Rapan Blue & Yellow clays with 10% solution of Rapan salt to form a spreadable mass. Add a small pinch of ginger powder (or juice) and a few drops of lemon. Spread and leave for 10-15 minutes. Revives dull, sallow skin, improves circulation, removes excess oil.

Recipe No5

Mix together 2 tbsp of Rapan clay, 1 tsp of talk, ½ tsp zink oxide. Add some 10% Rapan salt solution to form a spreadable mass. Apply to the face for no more than 15 minutes. Excellent for porous, oily, acne prone skin.

Recipe No 6

Mix 1tsp of Rapan clay, ½ tps of talk, and ¼tsp of boric acid powder. Add 3% hydrogen peroxide to form spreadable consistency. Apply to face and problem areas. Remove with dry cotton pads. This mask is especially good if it follows a herbal compress.

Mix 1tbsp of Yellow clay with the juice of lime and 3 drops of Tea tree essential oil. Leave on the skin for 10-15 minutes. Wash off with warm water. This mask is good for oily blemished skin and has dual effect - purifying and whitening. It will leave your skin looking fresh and radiant.

Mix 2tbsp of Rapan mud with 3% hydrogen peroxide to form spreadable consistency. This mask is good for oily blemished skin and has dual effect - purifying and whitening. It will leave your skin looking fresh and radiant.

Recipe No 9

Mix 1tsp of Rapan mud with 1tsp of Rapan yellow clay. Add some Rapan salt solution (about 10%). Excellent drying & purifying mask.

Recipe No 10

1tbsp of Rapan yellow clay, 1/2tsp of zinc oxide, 1tsp of kaolin, mix with water to form spreadable consistency. Apply to face, leave on for 10 minutes. This is a drying mask to be used with acne-prone skin.

Drying / purifying mask - for acne prone, oily skin. Mix 1 tbsp of Rapan blue clay, 1 tsp of Fuller's earth (bentonite clay powder), 1 tsp of lemon juice and 10% Rapan salt solution. Apply to face. Remove after 15 minutes.

Recipe No 12

Mix 1tbsp of Rapan Yellow clay with some witch hazel, egg white and 1tsp of lemon juice. Apply to problem areas (spots, acne, open pores). Leave on for 15 minutes. Wash off. This mask will cleanse and close open pores and have a whitening effect on the skin.

Recipe No 13

Mix 2 tbsp of Rapan mud with 1 tsp of sulphur powder. Add 10% Rapan salt solution to form spreadable consistency. Add a 15 drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide. Use for bad acne outbreak.

Recipe No 14

Mix 2 tbsp of Rapan yellow clay with 3 drops of peppermint essential oil. Add a little cucumber and lemon juice. Excellent mask for hot summer days. Use cucumber rounds on eyes to soothe them after a tiring day, before going to a party or the following morning.

FACE / BODY WASHES/ SPRAYS WITH RAPAN FOR OILY/ ACNE PRONE SKIN

Recipe No1

Mix 2tbsp of Rapan salt with 200ml of warm water. Wash/spray the face/body.

Recipe No 2

Mix 1tbsp of Rapan salt with 200 of warm water. Add ½ of lemon or lime. Wash/spray the face/body.

Recipe No 3

Mix 1tbsp of Rapan salt with 200 of warm water. Add ½ of lemon or lime, 3 drops of tea tree. Wash/spray the face/body.

Mix 1tbsp of Rapan salt, 1tbsp of Rapan yellow clay, 1tbsp of Rapan mud with 1 litre of water. Shake well before use. Rinse the face/body after a shower/bath. Let dry on the skin. This recipe is a quick and economical way of using the products, although not as effective as baths and compresses.

EXFOLIATORS / BODY SCRUBS WITH RAPAN FOR OILY/ ACNE PRONE SKIN

Rapan products can be used in massage to help exfoliate, detoxify the face and body, increase circulation, reduce bumpy appearance of the skin due to uneven fat distribution, as well as reduce unwanted fat.

Remember to make sure the products are soft enough. Add water and oil if necessary to prevent micro-traumas. Use slow motions, but quite deep movements, and always ask for the client's feedback. This can be the most heavenly experience, leaving the client with the sense of being throughly cleansed, relaxed, and with the aches and pains been dealt with. Ask the client to eat fruit and vegetables and drink just juice/water 24-48 hours beforehand, in order to promote even a deeper sense of internal and external detoxification.

When using Rapan products to exfoliate the face, be gentle. Regular exfoliation with Rapan (once a week for normal to dry skin and twice a week for oily, porous skin) will help get rid of dead cells, visibly improve skin tone, improve circulation, reduce puffiness, improve underlying muscle tone, reduce blackheads, remove impurities, deal with bacteria, restore the natural skin pH. This in turn will help rejuventate the skin, reducing wrinkles, blemishes, spots, leaving it feel and look refreshed, younger and with a healthy glow to it.

Recipe No 1

Mix 5tbsp of Rapan Yellow Clay with 5tbsp of Rapan Mud. Grind 5tbsp of Rapan salt (it grinds very well, forming humid soft consistency), add to the mixture of clay/mud. Use as an exfoliator/ body scrub as required. Can be prepared in advance. A little bit of water can be added for softness.

Mix 5tbsp of Rapan Yellow Clay with 5tbsp of Rapan Mud. Grind 5tbsp of Rapan salt, add to the mixure. Add ½ of lemon juice. Use as an exfoliator/body scrub as required.

Recipe No 3

Mix 2tbsp of Rapan Yellow Clay with 2tbsp of Rapan Mud. Grind 2tbsp of Rapan salt, add to the mixure. Add 2tbsp of finely ground coffee. Add some water. This body scrub is excellent to stimulate detox, and for cellulite treatment, especially as part of a body wrap.

Recipe No 4

Mix 3 tbsp of finely ground Rapan salt with 3tbsp of Rapan Yellow clay, add some ginger powder and a little water. Use as a body scrub, especially for problem areas. Excellent for thighs and stomach areas – it stimulates blood circulation and cellulite / fat removal.

TONERS WITH RAPAN FOR OILY / ACNE PRONE SKIN

Recipe No 1

Mix 1 tbsp of Rapan salt with 1ml of water. Add 2tsp of lemon juice and 2 tbsp of salicilic spirit. Place in a spray bottle. Use to tone oily, acne prone skin. Avoid the eyes. This toner has a drying and purifying action.

Recipe No 2

This is a more gentle recipe for inflamed acne. Mix 1tbsp of Rapan salt with 1ml of water and 5 tbsp of Aloe Vera juice. Add 2tbsp of salicilic spirit. Place in a spray bottle. Use as required.

Recipe No 3

This is another gentle recipe for acne prone, inflamed skin. Mix 1tbsp of Rapan salt with 100ml of water and the juice of ½ lemon. Add 1tsp of Jojoba oil. Jojoba oil is very good for oily, acne prone skin, since it restores its acid mantle which forms a barrier against bacteria. Always shake the bottle (if using a spray bottle) before use.

Recipe No 4

Mix 1tbsp of Rapan salt with 100ml of water. Add 1tsp of zinc oxide. Add 1tbsp of salicilic spirit. Mix and place in a spray bottle. Use as a toner for acne prone skin.

Recipe No 5

Mix 100ml of witch hazel with 1tsp of Rapan salt. Spray on the face when required, or use as a make-up remover (do not use on eyes).

Recipe No 6

Mix 100ml of water with 1tsp of Rapan salt & 1tbsp of apple vinegar, 1tsp of calendula tincture. Gentle drying, purifying, healing action.

MASKS WITH RAPAN FOR DRY/MATURE/ SENSITIVE SKIN

Recipe No 1

Mix 2tsp of Rapan blue clay, 1 egg yolk, 1tsp of olive oil, 1tsp of glycerin, 3 drops of lavender essential oil. Apply to face. Leave on for 15-20 minutes, wash off with warm water. Tone the skin with Rapan rose water (see below for recipe).

Recipe No 2

Mix 2tbsp of Rapan mud, 1tsp of Jojoba oil, 1 tsp of glycerin, 1tsp of honey, 3 drops of Clary sage & 2 drops of geranium essential oils. Apply to face. Leave on for 15-20 minutes, wash off with warm water.

Recipe No 3

Mix 2tsp of Rapan blue clay with rose water to form spreadable consistency. Apply to face for 15 minutes. Wash off with warm water.

Recipe No 4

Mix 1tsp of Rapan mud, 1tsp of Rapan blue clay, 1tbsp of chamomile soaked in boiling water for 30 minutes and ½ tsp of extra virgin olive oil. Apply to face. Leave on for 15-20 minutes. This mask is excellent for sensitive skin because of its soothing nourishing effect.

Recipe No 5

Mix 2tbsp of Rapan mud with ½ avocado. Apply to face. Remove gently after 15 minutes. Excellent for problem, itchy skin.

Recipe No 6

Mix 2tbsp of Rapan Blue clay with 1tsp of oat meal or rolled oats and tsp of honey, 1 capsule of vitamin E. Add some water. Apply on the skin for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

Recipe No 7

Mix 2 tbsp of Rapan mud with 1tsp of dried powdered seaweed. Add ¼ of olive oil and some warm water to form a spreadable mass. This is an excellent nourishing mask full of minerals both from Rapan mud and the seaweed. For sensitive skin please do a patch test first.

Recipe No 8

Mix 2tbsp of Rapan blue clay with 1tsp of spiurulina powder and 1tsp of honey. This is a nice detoxifying, stimulating and nourishing mask.

FACE/ BODY WASHES/ SPRAYS WITH RAPAN FOR DRY/ MATURE/ SENSITIVE SKIN

Recipe No 1

Mix 1tbsp of Rapan salt with 200ml of water. Add 1tsp of olive oil. Mix well before use. Wash/spray the body when required.

Recipe No 2

Mix 1tbsp of Rapan blue clay, 1tbsp of Rapan mud & 1tbsp of Rapan salt with 1 litre of warm water. Wash/rinse the body after a shower/bath, let it dry. Excellent for problem skin. A quick and economical way to use the products, but not as effective as baths/compresses.

Recipe No 3

Mix 1tbsp of Rapan blue clay with 200ml of warm water. Add ½ tsp of jojoba oil and 3 drops of rose essential oil. Shake well before use. Use as a face wash/ compress.

EXFOLIATORS / BODY SCRUBS WITH RAPAN FOR DRY/ MATURE/ SENSITIVE SKIN

Recipe No 1

Cleansing: Mix 100g each of Rapan mud & blue clay with 2tbsp of finely ground Rapan salt. Add 100ml of extra virgin olive oil and 10 drops of lavender essential oil. Use as an exfoliator/ body scrub. Rinse off afterwards.

Recipe No 2

Mix 200g of Rapan blue clay with 50ml of rose water. Use as an exfoliator/ body scrub. Rinse off afterwards.

Recipe No 3

Balancing: Mix 200g of Rapan mud with 3 tbsp of water and 1tbsp of jojoba oil. Rinse off afterwards.

Recipe No 4

Mix 100g of Rapan blue clay with 3tbsp of 10% Rapan salt solution.

TONERS WITH RAPAN FOR DRY/ MATURE/ SENSITIVE SKIN

Recipe No 1

Mix 1tsp of Rapan salt with 100ml of water. Add 2 drops each of Clary sage, Lavender and Geranium essential oils and 1tsp of jojoba oil. This is a very good soothing/balancing toner for dry, flaky, ageing skin. Shake the bottle well before use.

Recipe No 2

Mix 1tsp of Rapan salt with 50ml of water. Add 3 drops of Rose oil and 50ml of rose water. Spray as required.

Recipe No 3

Soothing: Mix 1tsp of Rapan salt with 50ml of water. Add 3 tbsp of Aloe Vera juice.

RAPAN FOR NORMAL SKIN

MASKS WITH RAPAN FOR NORMAL SKIN

Recipe No 1

Mix 1tsp each of Rapan blue and yellow clays with 10% Rapan salt solution to form a spreadable mass. Apply on the skin, leave on for 15 minutes.

Recipe No 2

Cleansing: Mix 1tbsp of Rapan mud, 1tsp of cider vinegar, 1tsp of honey and 1tsp of oat meal. Add some water to form a spreadable mass. Apply to face for 15 minutes.

Recipe No 3

Stimulating: Mix 1tbsp of Rapan blue clay with 1tsp of algae powder.

Recipe No 4

Nourishing, purifying: Mix 1tbsp of Rapan mud, 1tsp of honey, 2tbsp of rose water.

Recipe No 5

Slightly drying, purifying: Mix 1tsp of talcum powder with 1tbsp of Rapan mud, add 1tsp of 3% hydrogen peroxide and some water.

FACE / BODY WASHES/ SPRAYS WITH RAPAN FOR NORMAL SKIN

Recipe No 1

Soothing: Mix 1tbsp of Rapan salt with 200ml of warm water, 6 drops of Lavender oil.

Recipe No 2

Invigorating: Mix 1tbsp of Rapan salt with 200ml of warm water, 3 drops of Rosemary & 3 drops of Peppermint oil.

Recipe No 3

Circulation-boosting: 1tbsp of Rapan salt, 1 tsp of ginger juice, 1tsp of Aloe Vera juice, add to 200ml of warm water.

EXFOLIATORS / BODY SCRUBS WITH RAPAN FOR NORMAL SKIN

Recipe No 1

1tbsp of Rapan blue clay, 1 tsp of caster sugar, 1tsp of olive oil. Use as an exfoliator/ body scrub. To use as a body scrub, increase the quantities proportionately.

Recipe No 2

1 tsp of Blue & 1tsp of Yellow clays mix with 1tsp of olive oil. Use as an exfoliator. For a body scrub increase the quantities of the ingredients proportionately.

Recipe No 3

1tbsp of Rapan mud & 1tsp of honey mix together, add a little cider vinegar and water. Purifying/ soothing exfoliator/body scrub.

TONERS WITH RAPAN FOR NORMAL SKIN

Recipe No 1

Soothing, moisturising: Mix 1 tsp of Rapan salt with 1 tsp of glycerin, add 100ml of water & 6 drops of geranium oil.

RAPAN FOR PROBLEM SKIN - ECZEMA, DERMATITIS, PSORIASIS, DANDRUFF, ETC.

MASKS WITH RAPAN FOR PROBLEM SKIN

Recipe No 1

Mix 2tbsp of Rapan mud & with ½ tsp of Rapan finely ground salt, add some warm water to form spreadable mass. Apply to problem areas – including scalp. This is a very effective mask for any of the above listed problems, and also acne.

Recipe No 2

Mix 2 tbsp of Rapan Blue clay with 1tsp of freshly squeezed Aloe Vera juice and a little water. Apply to problem areas. Healing product. Do a patch test first, as with all the recipes.

Recipe No 3

Mix 1tbsp of Rapan mud & 1tbs blue clay, add ½ of Rapan salt diluted in 2tbsp of water. Apply to problem areas. This mask is also good for acne.

Recipe No 4

Mix 1tbsp of both Rapan blue & yellow clays, squeeze vitamin A & E into it – 1 capsule each, plus 1 crushed tablet of Vitamin C (500mg) or if you can find it in powdered form -1/4 tsp, add 1tsp of olive oil and water to form a spreadable mass. Apply to problem areas. This is a healing mask for many skin problems.

Recipe No 5

Mix 1tbsp of Rapan mud with 10% Rapan salt solution, one capsule each of Vitamin A, E, ¼ tsp of zinc oxide powder. If you cannot find the powder, use 2 capsules of Zinc supplement, add 1tsp of kaolin powder and tsp of wheatgerm oil. This is suitable for various skin problems. Zinc oxide has a drying and healing action.

Mix 1tbsp of Rapan mud, blue and yellow clays, add 20% Rapan salt solution. Apply to problem areas. This mask has the potency of the whole Rapan product range.

Recipe No 7

Mix 2tbsp of Rapan blue clay with 1 egg yolk, 1tsp of honey, 1tsp of extra virgin olive oil. Apply to problem areas. This is a nourishing and healing mask.

Recipe No 8

Mix 1 tbsp each of Rapan blue clay & mud, add ½ tsp of sulphur powder and 1tsp of Fuller's earth (bentonite clay). Add some 10% Rapan salt solution. Drying mask, very good for problem areas, including acne and eruptions.

Recipe No 9

Mix 2tbsp of Rapan mud with 1tsp of jojoba & wheatgerm oil and some water. Add 3 drops each of lavender and chamomile essential oils. Healing, soothing mask.

Recipe No 10

Mix 2 tbsp of Rapan mud with 1 tbsp of cabbage juice. Healing mask – good for weeping wounds, eruptions, acne.

Recipe No 11

Mix 2tbsp of Rapan clay or mud with 3 drops of silver birch and 3 drops of marigold essential oils diluted in 10ml of sweet almond oil. Apply to problem areas.

FACE / BODY WASHES/ SPRAYS WITH RAPAN FOR PROBELM SKIN

Recipe No 1

Mix 2 tbsp of Rapan salt with 1 litre of warm water. Add 2 tbsp of Rapan blue clay. Use as a wash after a bath/shower, or a compress (warm it up, soak a cloth and apply to problem areas. Cover with cling film and wrap around with a flannel or other material to keep the area warm. Leave on for as long as desired – even overnight. Remove if it makes the skin itchy/uncomfortable).

Recipe No 2

Mix 2 tbsp of Rapan salt with 6 drops of Chamomile & 6 drops of Lavender oil diluted in 1tsp of jojoba or olive oil. Add 1 litre of warm water, mix well before use. Soothing body wash/spray for itchy, inflamed skin.

Recipe No 3

Mix 2 tbsp of Rapan salt, 1tbsp each of Rapan mud, blue and yellow clays with 1 litre of warm water. Use as a wash or a compress.

Recipe No 4

Mix 1tsp of Rapan salt with 50 ml of Rose water and 100ml of warm water. Add 3 drops of Rose essential oil. Spray on problem areas (shake the bottle well before use).

Recipe No 5

Mix 200ml of fresh cabbage juice with 1 tbsp of Rapan salt (process cabbage in a food processor with the salt for easier extraction of juice). Squeeze the juice through a cloth, use at once. Cabbage has been known for a long time to heal ulcers and various skin disorders. Use the solution for compresses on problem areas. It also makes a good facial mask (soak a cloth and apply on the face for 15 minutes).

Recipe No 6

Mix 1tsp of Rapan salt, 1 tbsp of Rapan blue clay, add 200ml of warm whole milk. Use as a body wash or a compress on sensitive, problem skin.

Recipe No 7

Mix 1 tbsp of Rapan salt, 1tbsp of cider (apple) vinegar and 1tbp of honey with 1 litre of warm water. Use as a wash for problem skin.

EXFOLIATORS / BODY SCRUBS WITH RAPAN FOR PROBLEM SKIN

Be careful when exfoliating problem skin to avoid damage which can be followed by ulcers. However, gentle exfoliation can be beneficial, especially with conditions such as psoriasis, where skin formation process is accompanied by excessive flakiness. Here are a few recipes for such conditions. Please use common sense when following these recipes, test them on a small area first.

Recipe No 1

Grind 100g of Rapan salt to fine consistency. Add 50ml of olive or grape seed oil, and 10 drops of lavender oil. Lavender is an all-round healer.

Recipe No 2

Mix 2 tbsp of all of the Rapan products with 5tbsp of finely ground Rapan salt. Add 50ml of olive, grapeseed or sunflower oil. Mix well. Add 5 drops of Chamomile essential oil. Chamomile is soothing & healing for the skin.

Recipe No 3

Mix 100g of Rapan salt with 50ml of one of the above vegetable oils, add 1tsp of wheatgerm oil, 1 vitamin E & 1 vitamin A capsule. Skin healing recipe.

Recipe No 4

Mix 100g of Rapan blue clay with 50g of Rapan salt (finely ground). Add the contents of soaked chamomile tea bags (2). Gently exfoliates and soothes the skin.

TONERS WITH RAPAN FOR PROBLEM SKIN

Recipe No1

Mix 1tsp of Rapan salt with 50ml of water & 50ml of Rose water. Add 3 drops or Rose essential oil and 1tsp of Rose hip oil. Mix well before use. Rejuvenating, soothing.

Recipe No 2

Mix 1tbsp of Rapan blue clay with 1btsp of Rapan salt. Add 100ml cucumber juice and 100ml of water, plus 10 drops of peppermint oil. This is a very nice refreshing, skin whitening toner. Shake the bottle before use.

Recipe No 3

Mix 1tsp of Rapan salt with 1tbsp of glycerin, add 100ml of water and 10 drops of chamomile essential oil diluted in 10ml of sweet almond oil. Shake well before use. Spray as required, or use as a compress. Moisturising, soothing.

Recipe No 4

Mix 1tbsp of Rapan salt, 1tbsp of Rapan blue clay and 200ml of chamomile infusion (tea). Spray on the body as required. Use as a compress if preferred. Soothing, re-mineralising.

Recipe No 5

Mix 1tbsp of Rapan salt with 1tsp of jojoba & 1tsp wheatgerm oil. Add 100 of water and 10 drops of juniper berry essential oil (diluted in one of the above oils). Healing.

Recipe No 6

Mix 1tbsp of Rapan salt with 100ml of water. Add 1tbsp of Aloe Vera juice, 10 drops of carrot seed and 10 drops lavender essential oils. Mix well before use. Healing, soothing.

HEALTH & BEAUTY BATHS WITH RAPAN

Rapan products are excellent for relaxation, skin care and general detoxification of the body, which makes them an excellent choice for beauty baths. When the mind is relaxed and the body is cleansed of toxic waste, the body systems start working to their full potential. The body takes care of the organs and systems which have been crying for help because of being overloaded with the toxic products resulting from stress, poor lifestyle, environment and nutrition. I must say here that although they will help you relax, detoxify and promote health restoration like no other product, Rapan products are not a magic wand. It is you who has to take care of the changes in your lifestyle, nutrition and physical and psychological environment you work/ live in. I shall talk about it later. In the meantime, enjoy your bath!

Recipe No 1

Mix 500g – 1000g of Rapan salt in very warm bath water (use the temperature you normally use for a bath or warmer if your heart allows). Stay in it for 20-40 minutes, or as long as you feel comfortable. Use this bath to relax, relieve back / muscle / joint pain, tiredness, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, ulcers, or if your immune system is letting you down. Add some lavender & geranium oils for extra relaxation (6-10 drops total per bath).

Recipe No 2

Mix 500g of Rapan salt and 500 of Rapan Blue/yellow clay in warm water (use the temperature you normally use for a bath or warmer if your heart allows). Make sure the clay is dissolved properly by running your fingers through the bottom of the bath. It is thick, so you may need to keep stirring and using your hands to make sure there are no clumps left for maximum benefit. Stay in it for 20-40 minutes, or as long as you feel comfortable. For stronger action, use 1kg of salt and 1kg of clay, or more if desired. In world spas where such clay/mud is abundant it is common practice for visitors to take communal mud / clay baths (mud pools). Of course, there are drawbacks here (some people think it is unhygienic and counter-productive, since the eliminated toxins are reabsorbed into the body from the repeated product use), but I am mentioning this fact in order to say that high concentration of products is not harmful (except in cases where such procedures are generally contra-indicated).

The Blue clay has a softer action on the body systems, so can be used by almost everyone. However, being soft, it is a very potent detoxifying product. It is also excellent in those cases where the body is deficient in minerals, and for various health conditions – see Rapan for Health.

Use this bath to relieve stress, sleeping problems, general toxicity, lethargy, to re-enregise and promote health and vitality. It is also excellent for aching muscles & joints, as well as skin problems.

Recipe No 3

This recipe is designed to be used for sleep problems and stress. Dissolve 500-1000g of mud in a bathful of very warm water. Be careful if you are suffering from a high blood pressure, cancer, benign tumours, undiagnosed lumps, epilepsy, and anything else that does need any stimulation. Use the Rapan blue clay instead if in doubt.

The high bromide content in the mud is a natural relaxant, and will send you to sleep very soon, so the best time to take a mud bath is in the evening before going to sleep. Add some Rapan salt (500g) to the bath for stronger action.

This is also a very good recipe for skin problems and detox, as well as for muscle tension, back pain and fatigue.

Recipe No 4

Mix all of the Rapan products in a bathful of water – 250g each, or 500g for stronger effect. The products will work on the body in harmony, since they come from the same source, and you will benefit from all of them at the same time. Be easy on the mud if you have any heart problems or tumours.

This recipe is excellent for almost every problem, and for general health. It will stimulate the body's defense systems and prompt it into healing itself.

Recipe No 5

“Wake-me-up” recipe: 500g of Rapan mud/clay + 500g of Rapan salt + 8 drops of Rosemary oil diluted in vegetable oil before being added to the bath.

Recipe No 6

“Take-me-to-bed” recipe: 500g of Rapan salt, 5 drops of pine needle + 5 drops of sandalwood oil diluted in 5ml of vegetable oil before being mixed with the bath water. The water should be very warm. This is also an excellent recipe for respiratory conditions (cough, phlegmy chest, general congestion of the airways).

Recipe No 7

Immune system booster: 500-1000g of Rapan salt, 5 drops of tea trea + 5 drops of eucalyptus oils diluted in 5ml of vegetable oil before being mixed in with the bath water. The bath water should be warm, but not too hot. Stay in it as long as comfortable. Have a drink of hot lemon & ginger tea with honey (and a bit of brandy if you like!).

Recipe No 8

The “Beauty” recipe: 500g of Rapan blue clay, 500g of Rapan salt, 50g of powdered seaweed, 5 drops of juniper berry + 5 silver birch essential oils diluted in 10ml of jojoba oil. Soothing for the skin, stimulating and detoxifying for the body.

Body wraps are being used by many spas and beauty salons these days, as well as at home. They are quite simple to apply, but you will need help if you decide to do it at home. If you do not have a professional body wrap kit, do not despair. A good roll of cling film, an old spacious fleecy track suit and a warm blanket or two will do the trick just as well.

The principle behind a body wrap is simple – get the body covered with the prepared substance (you will need a fairly generous coating for a better effect, so consider using up to 1000g per treatment. For myself, I use only 500g, since I use it for health purposes rather than weight loss/cellulite reduction.). The product may need some water added to it for a smoother and more effective coverage. Normally 1-2 hours will be enough, but rely on the person's feedback. If they start feeling uncomfortable, too hot, itchy, etc. - it is time to remove the products. Like with any other procedures with Rapan, I recommend having a patch test done 24 hours before a treatment. And finally, all the mixtures described her should be warmed up to comfortably warm temperatures before use. Mind the contra-indications.

Recipe No 1

500g-1000g of Rapan Blue clay, add 20% Rapan salt solution to form a soft spreadable mass. Good for detoxification/ body re-mineralisation.