I`ve always been very into taking care of my skin....and most of all , how to keep my skin looking young, or at least as young as possible.
So when i learned that the basic thing to to is to use a scrub/exfoliate , i had to try it.
You see the reason why just cleansing and moisturizing isn`t enough is because for any of it to work ,you need to get rid of the layer of dead skin cells covering your face. (yup,pretty yucky)
If you want beautiful skin, you gotta start exfoliate sweetheart!
Cleansing and slather on any old cream,simply won`t do!
So i thought i`d share my recipe with you.
What you need:
-Extra Virgin coconut oil (or organic sweet almond oil,or grape seed oil)
-Essential oil like lavender,tea tree, lemon ,patchouli etc (whatever tickles your fancy)
-Salt ,preferably dead sea salt ,or Epsom ,or sea salt.
(Invigorating)
Juice of 1/2 a lemon (grate a little of the zest to add to the scrub)
1/2 cup salt
2-3 tbsp coconut oil.
5 drops of lemon essential oil (optional)
Mix ingredients ,and store in an airtight container.
you can also use lime or grapefruit instead of a lemon. just beware that you use more lime juice and less grapefruit juice ,as the fruits are different in size from the lemon.
Lavender Scrub
(relaxing)
1/2 cup salt
5 tablespoons oil
5 drops lavender oil
mix the ingredients and put in an airtight container.
(if the mix is too "dry" add more oil, if to wet dd more salt)
These are just a couple of recipe ideas, if you have the salt and oil (the base for the scrub)
you can add any scent/essential oil you want . as long as its Natural and not synthetic.
There are so many variations you can make,just be creative.
So how often should you scrub?
If you have sensitive skin, no more than 1-2 times a week.
If you have normal to oily (or acne prone skin) 2-4 times a week.but never two days in a row.
Good Luck and enjoy!!
-Salt ,preferably dead sea salt ,or Epsom ,or sea salt.
Recipes!
Lemon scrub (Invigorating)
Juice of 1/2 a lemon (grate a little of the zest to add to the scrub)
1/2 cup salt
2-3 tbsp coconut oil.
5 drops of lemon essential oil (optional)
Mix ingredients ,and store in an airtight container.
you can also use lime or grapefruit instead of a lemon. just beware that you use more lime juice and less grapefruit juice ,as the fruits are different in size from the lemon.
Lavender Scrub
(relaxing)
1/2 cup salt
5 tablespoons oil
5 drops lavender oil
mix the ingredients and put in an airtight container.
(if the mix is too "dry" add more oil, if to wet dd more salt)
These are just a couple of recipe ideas, if you have the salt and oil (the base for the scrub)
you can add any scent/essential oil you want . as long as its Natural and not synthetic.
There are so many variations you can make,just be creative.
So how often should you scrub?
If you have sensitive skin, no more than 1-2 times a week.
If you have normal to oily (or acne prone skin) 2-4 times a week.but never two days in a row.
Good Luck and enjoy!!
Have a beautiful day!
Xoxo
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