By Danielle Guercio, The Fresh Toast
This is like whipped cream and cookies – it takes enjoyment to a new level – and can reduce stress…
Spas are a $21+ billion in US and Canada not to mention all the home spa candles, music, etc. Everyone needs a little me time and it doesn’t take to much to covert a regular space to an escape from the anxiety of life. And what better way to relax than add a little marijuana-infused water to beautify and medicate.
Cannabis in water can make a difference both mentally and physical. Mental it can help you chill and relax and lose yourself in the moment of bliss. From a beauty view, it can help with moisturization and hydration. It is also a natural anti-inflammatory property calm skin irritation, redness, and inflammation. Cannabis also contains antioxidants to help protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals and environmental stressors.
Here is some DIY recipes to turn your home into you own person relaxation station.
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Spa Spritz
1 cucumber
Rosewater Honey Water
Cannabis infused glycerin tincture*
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Optional additives :
Hyaluronic acid
Omega 7 sea buckthorn oil
Collagen
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First skin the cucumber, then blend into a juice using either a juicer, muddler or blonder. If you’re using a blender or muddler add water to help get the nutrients (and liquid) out.
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Add a splash of hot water to some honey to turn it into a quick syrup. Once dissolved add cannabis tincture and mix well. Add cannabis honey syrup to a glass with ice. Pour cucumber juice over ice, add a splash of rosewater, close jar and shake. If you are adding other supplements, add before shaking phase.
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Pour cold still or sparkling water over the mixture, garnish with strips you peeled off the cucumber and some slices with the skin on.
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*Glycerin Cannabis tincture:
In an oven safe container double sealed with foil, decarboxylate 3.5 grams finely ground cannabis at 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Put cannabis in a mason jar or vacuum sealed bag, pour over 2 oz vegetable Glycerin and seal tightly. Place in a water bath at just under boiling for 1 hour. Strain and keep contents in a sterilized container. Stores indefinitely in freezer.
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Try sipping this while holed up in the tub, it will change your experience dramatically. Now you can be high while you kick back and work on your face all in one simple drink. Not to mention it tastes light, fragrant, and incredible.
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