Do-it-yourself recipes

Here is a quick and easy recipe to make a coconut body scrub, ideal for summer and for the driest skin in need of pampering.

By self-producing our scrub, we will be able to independently choose the degree of scrubbing action that our skin needs most. If we have very dry skin, which flakes and we need to regenerate in depth, we can choose to use coarse salt. Attention in this case: it could scratch the skin so it is recommended to massage it gently. If, on the other hand, we prefer a lighter action, we will add table salt up to our formula.

Among the ingredients there is also sugar which can be white or cane. We can replace this ingredient with used coffee powder, the one that remains in the filter of the moka pot or of our home machine: in this way we reduce waste, in a perfect zero waste perspective!

Delicate body milk ideal for all skin types, it nourishes thanks to honey and leaves a light and sweet scent of cinnamon.

Cellulite is a blemish that worries many people, especially women. One of the various ways to take care of your legs is to massage them with functional products. Cristina has created this recipe for all of us to help us with this age-old problem!

Why does it represent the proverb "Saponi e buoi dei paesi tuoi"? Resia is a valley located in the easternmost corner of Friuli, nestled between Austria and Slovenia. It is home to a unique population in terms of language and culture, expressed through music, dances, traditions, and truly special folk festivals! In our language (Resian), "Val Resia" means Valley of Flowers. The valley is indeed an explosion of colors and scents from over 1200 plants (species and subspecies) found in the area, some of which are endemic.

To represent it, I chose a combination of colors and ingredients:

Brown to celebrate the land: rich and generous.

The central yellow flower to symbolize some of these flowers: St. John's wort, arnica, primroses, dandelion, goldenrod, calendula...

Honey, castor wax, lavender, and almonds: precious gifts from my beloved land.

ace represented by the soap: Trento and the tradition of Vin Brulé (Mulled Wine) consumed in the streets.

Why does it represent the proverb "Saponi e buoi dei paesi tuoi"? Vin Brulé is a sweetened wine cooked with orange and lemon zest, cinnamon, cloves, and a pinch of nutmeg. It's delicious, but above all, it's THE winter drink of Trento! In the city center, at every corner, there's a stall selling it in small cups that warm your hands. Its aroma fills Piazza Fiera, which during the winter is adorned with Christmas markets, and it's a must-have during the holiday season in the villages. If in the summer, after work, people meet in the square for a "Spritz," in the winter, they gather for a Brulè at the Christmas market! It may seem a bit too warm and too spicy to be an aperitif, but it's incredibly tasty and is said to work wonders against colds. So, if you have a sore throat or a stuffy nose, instead of recommending aspirin, they'll tell you to "have a Brulè!" which, with cinnamon and the essential oils of lemon and orange, is truly a remedy. And the beautiful thing is that you can drink it in the street. Despite the early darkness, the snow, and the fact that Trentini are known for their reserve, by the time the shops close, the streets are bustling! Okay, it's true that by nine o'clock, there's no one left... but hey, we're still in Trento, and you can't expect too much when it's minus ten degrees outside! In Trento, Brulè is made with red wine, and there are as many recipes as there are pots it's cooked in, but the base is always the same: citrus fruits and spices. A scent that immediately brings Christmas to mind and warms not only the stomach but also the heart.