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Easy Homemade Body Scrub Recipes
By Tiffany Moore
I'm addicted to homemade body scrubs. Psychologically my shower isn't complete and I don't feel clean without scrubbing my skin raw. I'm dead certain that many of you share the same thought.
Exfoliation or simply scrubbing is a vital part of skincare that helps maintain good skin health by sloughing off accumulated dead cells on the skin outermost layer to reveal newer and softer skin beneath.
While you can find a plethora of scrubs from grains, crushed seeds to granules, most
store-
Exfoliating your skin keeps it clean and helps reduce pimple breakouts. Since it's possible to over exfoliate and irritate skin, I suggest you only scrub gently once a week if you've oily skin, and twice a month if your skin's dry.
Homemade body scrubs make great gifts for family and friends, but I tend to stay clear off recipes which use sea salt as you don't really know if there's minor cuts on your recipient's body, it can really sting and cause pain.
Make Homemade Body Scrub Guidelines
1. The first step to making your own scrub is
to decide on the exfoliating ingredient depending on your skin sensitivity. A a rough
guide, you can choose to use oatmeal, ground almonds, raw sugar and coffee grinds
for some good exfoliating properties. Keep in mind that the coarser you grind them,
the more effective the exfoliating properties.
2. Next, choose a natural moisturizing ingredient. Jojoba oil , olive oil, Vitamin
E oil and virgin coconut oil are the best as they are easily absorbed into the skin
without leaving a greasy residue.
3. The last step is to choose your favourite essential
oil to enhance body scrub with a luxurious scent. You may want to consider using
lavender, vanilla, lemon, sandalwood oil or even mix a couple of compatible oils
for a "uniquely yours" experience.
Find a pretty jar and fill with ⅔ full of exfoliating
ingredient of your choice; add enough of your desired oil to make a thick paste.
Add in essential oil and mix well. Seal and store in a dry cool place.
Lemon and Orange Peel Body Scrub Recipe
My husband loves the invigorating zesty scent of lemon without smelling like a fruit. This is one perfect scrub which you can make for your guy.
How to make:
Save your orange, lime or lemon peels and dry them thoroughly till they are brittle in a cool place, away from direct sunlight.
Grind them coarsely and keep in a container.
To use, mix two tablespoons of the dried peel powder, two tablespoons of wheat bran, half a tablespoon of honey and a enough milk to make a coarse paste.
Wet your body in a shower, using circular motions, massage the scrub onto your body, pay close attention to rough elbows and knees.
Rinse off and wash as usual.
Oatmeal Scrub Recipe
If you want a quick body scrub, make this scrub using oats. Oatmeal is great for soothing itchy skin.
For an immediate natural and gentle scrub, simply combine it with some super mositurizing olive oil.
Homemade body scrubs are easy and fun to make over the weekends. Your skin glows,
feels softer and revitalises as you pamper it with natural ingredients that are good
enough to eat. And, it's less expensive yet as effective as store bought body scrubs.
Homemade Body Scrub Recipes for Men
Stimulating and subtly scented with masculine fragrance, this DIY body polish for men is a true delight. Leaves your skin deeply moisturized with its therapeutic blend of essential oils.
Delicately scented with natural fragrances and oils, our relaxing homemade foam baths give you a truly blissful experience in your own private sanctuary.
Homemade Whitening Milk Bath Recipes
Brighten up your dull skin and get silky smooth, lighter complexion with spa quality milk baths in your own private sanctuary! Amazing results!
Homemade Talc Free Body Powder
Natural mild talcum bath powder with a delicate fragrance that leaves your skin fresh, silky smooth and dry all day. Great for kids too!
Brightens, whitens and rejuvenating. All-
Homemade Papaya Whitening Face Masks
A chemical-
3 Super Moisturizing Avocado Face Masks
Specially formulated to hydrate, balance and restore radiance to dry or mature skin. Your skin looks brighter and feels softer to touch.
