Farmaesthetics Offers Remedies for Cold + Flu Season

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

GoLocalWorcester Beauty Team

New England-based Farmaesthetics, makers of natural fine herbal skincare, offers these recommendations to help get you through the sniffly, congested winter months:

Vapor Bath Elixir

This immune boosting "spa in a bottle" is a chlorophyll-infused, vibrant green elixir, concentrated and full of essential oils to warm the body, open congestion, boost immune response and relax the mind.

Place the Vapor Bath Elixir in pan of hot water and cover your head with a towel to create a steamy vapor tent which will help clear stuffy noses, sinuses and nasal congestion. A delightful added benefit for your face: this helps to clear clogged pores, and soften and purify the skin, as well. Used in the bath, a deep herbal soak will restore strength to the entire system.

4 oz. clear glass apothecary bottle, $31

Deep Lavender Rub

Deep Lavender Rub is Farmaesthetics’ herbal ode to Vick's VapoRub. It is a deeply comforting chest and neck rub that utilizes the heat-producing essential oils of ginger, rosemary and eucalyptus to relax and release upper respiratory tightness due to colds, as well as allergies, stress or asthma. Apply to chest or neck area, then cover with warm towel to super-charge the effects of the essential oils and herbs, to relax tension, and aid in a good night's sleep. Called "The Big Guns" in recent press, our Deep Lavender Rub is a powerful preparation, that is gentle enough for a child.

1.5 oz. cobalt blue glass jar, $25

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