Marijuana-infused water for beauty and medicine

Spas account for over $21 billion in the U.S. and Canada, not to mention all the spa candles, music, etc. at home. Everyone needs a little time for themselves, and it doesn't take much to turn a regular space into a haven from the worries of everyday life. And what better way to do that than by adding a little marijuana-infused water to beautify and heal.

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Cannabis in water can make a difference both mentally and physically. Mentally, it can help you relax and lose yourself in the moment of bliss. From a cosmetic perspective, it can help with moisturizing and hydrating. It also has a natural anti-inflammatory effect, soothing skin irritation, redness, and inflammation. Cannabis also contains antioxidants that help protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals and environmental stressors.

Here are some DIY recipes to help you transform your home into your own personal relaxation station.

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Spa Spritz

• • • 1 cucumber
    • Rose water Honey water
    • Cannabis-enriched glycerin tincture*

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Optional additives:

• • • Hyaluronic acid
    • Omega 7 sea buckthorn oil
    • Collagen

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First, peel the cucumber, then use a juicer, masher, or blender to make juice. If you use a blender or masher, add water to extract the nutrients (and liquid).

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Add some honey with a splash of hot water to make a quick syrup. Once dissolved, add the cannabis tincture and mix well. Add cannabis honey syrup to a glass with ice. Pour cucumber juice over the ice, add a splash of rose water, close the glass and shake. If adding other supplements, add them before shaking.

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Pour cold still or sparkling water over the mixture and garnish with peeled cucumber strips and a few slices with the peel on.

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*Glycerin Cannabis Tincture:

Decarboxylate 3.5 grams of finely ground cannabis in an oven-safe container, double-sealed with foil, at 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the cannabis in a mason jar or vacuum-sealed bag, pour 2 ounces of vegetable glycerin over the top, and seal tightly. Place in a water bath at just below boiling for 1 hour. Strain and store the contents in a sterilized container. Store indefinitely in the freezer.

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Try it when you're sitting in the tub, it will dramatically change your experience. Now you can be high while you sit back and work on your face – all with one simple drink. Not to mention it's light, flavorful and tastes incredible.

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