We all want silky smooth skin that is bright and not so tired looking. Of course, there’s the high-end salons that offer the service or we can find top beauty labels tempting us with beautiful jars of mixtures but, did you know just how quick and simple it is to mix up your very own homemade body scrub. What’s more, by doing this you are sure to add in the ingredients perfect for your skin care needs and it goes without saying you’ll save yourself a little money too.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Tablespoon for measuring and mixing
Teaspoon for measuring
Bowl
Loofah mits (optional)
HOW TO MIX UP YOUR SCRUB
Firstly, read the Ingredients Directory below to help you choose the ingredients for your skin care needs.
Choose the base for your scrub – salt being more harsh and sugar being gentle.
Choose your oil – almond, coconut or olive.
Optional is to add in honey, desiccated coconut or cacao powder.
Choose your scent with a benefit – Tea tree, mint or lemon. You could combine mint and lemon.
Place 6 tablespoons of your chosen scrub base into the bowl.
Add to that 3 tablespoons of your chosen oil.
Add 2 teaspoons of your optional extra if liked.
Finally add in a little scent – 5 drops of tea tree oil, 4 mint leaves (do muddle before adding into your mix) or 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and 2 teaspoons of lemon zest.
Now mix well until all of the ingredients are combined.
Body scrubs work better when applied to dry skin. I suggest standing in either your bathtub or shower stall to apply the scrub and the application can be a little messy. Using loofah mits (if you have) or simply your hands to apply the scrub, use gentle circular motion allover. Soles of feet, elbows and knees can have a little extra pressure but do keep it gentle when applying to chest, neck and tummy areas. When you are fully scrubbed and buffed it’s time to rinse off well to reveal your silky youthful skin.
A full body scrub can be repeated twice weekly to maintain your soft moisturized skin you’ll love.
INGREDIENTS DIRECTORY
Sea Salt – produced by simply allowing the water to evaporate from seawater, therefore no chemicals are necessary to clean the salt and all the sea minerals remain intact. This natural detoxifier it will also absorb toxins from skin. Some additional benefits are to increase circulation, provide antiseptic care and reduce fluid retention. Be sure the sea salt is not too sharp to avoid scratching.
Brown sugar – this all-natural exfoliant is perfect for silky soft skin. Naturally prevents moisture loss while gently buffing away dry skin cells.
Sweet almond oil – nourishes and softens skin and works towards a more youthful complexion. Ideal for those with dry skin or fine lines.
Organic Coconut oil– improves moisture and lipid content of the skin and is also a mild form of sunscreen.
Olive oil – protects and nourishes skin with its high level of healthy fatty acids and antioxidant vitamin E.
Honey – creating a watertight film, it allows skin to rehydrate itself. Perfect to moisturize and soften skin and has a sweet fragrance.
Coconut – prevents dryness and flaking of skin.
Cacao – providing extra protection against free radicals, this indulgent ingredient is rich in antioxidants.
Tea Tree essential oil – adds scent to your scrub but is also effective in helping treat acne.
Mint – this aromatic ingredient contains vitamin A that can strengthen skin tissue and also reduce oily skin. The naturally produced acid in mint loosens dead skin cells, allowing them to shed easier and therefore can prevent pores from clogging therefore giving fewer pimples and clearer skin. It also helps to calm itchy skin.
Lemon – this refreshing scented fruit has skin benefits too like diminishing scars and age spots, healing acne, brightening, moisturizing, toning and fighting wrinkles.
