Sweet-and-Sour Cleanser This unique combination of ingredients leaves your skin smooth and radiant. Ingredients 4 Tbsp plain yogurt 2 Tbsp honey 3 Tbsp lime juice Instructions Blend ingredients, adding cornstarch as a thickening agent if needed. Apply to face and massage 1-2 minutes. Rinse.
Sugar-And-Spice Scrub This facial scrub really is as good as it smells -- good for your skin, that is! Ingredients 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1/2 cup sweet almond oil 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 Tbsp ground oatmeal 1 tsp nutmeg Instructions Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight jar for further use. Scrub face with mixture 2-3 minutes, rinse, and pat dry.
Thyme-to-Wash Cleanser Reduces puffiness and irritation while gently toning skin. Ingredients 1/2 Tbsp dried thyme 2 tsp crushed fennel seeds 1/2 cup boiling water 1/2 lemon, juiced Instructions Stir together thyme and fennel seeds, cover with boiling water. Add lemon juice, let steep 15 minutes. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator. Use a cotton ball to dab onto face each morning, and rinse.
Oatmeal Exfoliating Scrub A quick and easy exfoliater for beauty emergencies! Ingredients 2 heaped tsp fine oatmeal 1 tsp baking soda Instructions Mix oatmeal and baking soda, add enough water to make a thick paste. Rub over face, rinse, pat dry.
Sea Salt Body Scrub Great for softening rough parts of the body. Ingredients 1 cup fine sea salt 1/2 cup grape-seed, hazelnut, or almond oil 10 drops grapefruit essential oil 10 drops juniper essential oil Instructions 1. Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and stir thoroughly. 2. Spread the mixture onto damp skin and massage in. Concentrate on the tough, rough, thickened areas of the body, such as the feet and elbows.
You can also use this scrub to alleviate a dry, flaky, scalp and dull hair that are often the result of long-term use of permanents and colorings. Gently massage 1-2 tbsps. Of the scrub onto the entire scalp for 5 minutes, then shampoo and condition as usual. Because this scrub can be harsh on the skin only use 1-2 times a month.
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