It is that time of the year when we need to remember to keep our skin in the best shape we can. The sun, salt water , pool water and heat do a lot a lot of damage to your skin, so I have a simple way for you to create your own spa like scrub right at home.
You can create your scrub using sea salt or brown sugar or both. Brown sugar can be used on the face and is a bit gentler on the skin. Sea salt scrub alone is not meant to be used on the face ( the face requires a much gentler scrub ). They are great for buffing dry skin off of elbows, knees, ankles and arms. For best results, scrub the sea salt into the rough areas of your skin while showering. This will slough the dead skin off and cleanse your skin to allow essential oils to be absorbed. ( Be careful as the oils in the scrub will make the tub a bit slippery. )
In addition to being a cost-effective way to save money, homemade body scrubs make a great gift. They look great packaged in a hinged fruit-preserving jar with rubber rim; you can buy them at any craft or home goods store.
Once you try it you will be hooked!
Here are a few recipes to try:
1 cup Brown Sugar
1/2 cup sweet almond oil
2-3 capsules Vitamin E
1-2 drops of Vanilla Extract
Sea Salt Body Scrub:
1 cup sea salt
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup almond oil or olive oil
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup almond oil or olive oil
Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil
Brown sugar and oatmeal Scrub:
3/4 cup Brown Sugar1/2 cup ground oatmeal (not instant)
1/4 cup pure honey
3/4 to 1 cup (or to total saturation) Oil of choice - jojoba, grapeseed or sweet almond oil – you can always use olive oil as well.
1/4 tsp essential oil (optional) Vanilla works nicely. Though this smells great on its own.
Directions: Mix Well - Your ingredients should be wet but not saturated. Keep in airtight container and it will last about 3-4 weeks. Use about 1 tablespoon in the shower to exfoliate. You will have to re-mix before every use. You should apply the scrubs to warm, damp skin, in a circular motion. Once rubbed in, go ahead and rinse off with warm water, again, using a circular motion. Once it is all rinsed off, dry your body – you should not need to apply a moisturizer. Your skin should feel velvety soft and smooth.
Happy creating! Let me know how you make out with your scrubs.
Warm regards and love –
Erin
