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| Olive Oil a great choice for exfoliation |
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| Brown Sugar and Oil for basic sugar scrub |
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Skin exfoliation is a great method of pampering yourself at home.
Some of us dream of visiting a spa three times a year but the cost of it becomes a major barrier and we lose out on the great benefits it can bring us. No more!
Help is at hand and you can achieve smooth, moisturised and youthful looking skin right now with a few simple, natural remedies.
Exfoliation is the process where dead skin cells are removed from the surface layer of skin. It helps to control oiliness, pimples, and scars and leaves you with smooth, renewed dewy looking skin because the new skin is of even better quality and its fresh and new.
There are things in our cupboards that we can use to create affordable, effective and beautiful exfoliating beauty treatments.
Open those cupboards and have a look! I can only share a few in this post but there are a million others also worthy of mention such as honey, yogurt, egg whites and more.
The main ingredients we shall use here are brown or white sugar and oil.
For the face
Step 1
Clean your face of any make up or oil build up
The Oil Cleansing Method works superbly for this but use whichever suits you best.
Step 2
You can use either brown/white sugar/fine cornmeal or oatmeal ground (which you should grind to smaller grains)
Oatmeal is a good choice for sensitive skin but for all skin types, do a patch test first
Remember that these measurements are a guide
Add 1 tbsp of your chosen exfoliation product in a bowl
Add 1 tbsp Oil of choice such as Sunflower oil, Coconut Oil, Olive Oil. Sugar with coconut oil is a delicious smelling combination.
Mix together
Be adventurous and add 1 drop of essential oils such as rose, lavender or ylang ylang.
Lemon juice can be added to help remove dark spots but be careful not to go out in the sun after this treatment.
You can use any leftover mixture on rough areas such as elbows and knees to use it up. Nothing wasted!
Step 3
Apply to your face in circular motions and enjoy
There is no need to scrub the skin as it may irritate but be gentle, allowing the ingredients to do their work.
The circular motion helps to increase circulation to the skin, which is often an ignored but much needed part of skin care.
Take your time and enjoy this part of the cleansing, enjoying the benefits of the amazing ingredients in your kitchen cupboards and how wonderful your skin will feel afterwards.
Leave it on for 3 minutes if possible but not absolutely necessary.
Step 4
Soak a cloth in warm water and gently wipe off the mixture, allowing the steam from the cloth to open up the pores of your skin.
Keep wiping until all the mixture has gone and there is no oil left on your face
Step 4
Tone with a cotton pad dipped in cooled green tea or a mix of apple cider vinegar and water to completely cleanse and seal your skin
Step 5
Moisturise with your lotion of choice or a simple oil such as coconut, rosehip,sweet almond or jojoba.
Your skin will love you for it and everyone will notice the new glow.
Do this no more than twice a week so that the skin's natural oils can have a chance to work.
Some people substitute salt for sugar but be careful as this may be too harsh on your face.
For A Body Scrub
Sea Salt is great for an all over body scrub using greater quantities, starting with 1 cup of salt with up to 4 tbsp of oil. It is best to add the oil gradually to get it to the consistency that works best for you. You are looking for the balance of oil and salt that glides over the skin allowing you to massage without dragging your skin.
Step 1
Prepare your mixture
Step 2
Set up the room
Prepare by putting on your favorite music, having a chair or stool handy, spreading towels on the ground and even having a scented candle burning. This is your time so do it in the way that you will enjoy the most.
Step 3
Wash in the bath or shower
Step out and scoop some of the sugar mix into your hand and apply in circular motions all over.
Rinse off
Moisturise with Shea Butter, Mango Butter, Coconut Oil, Jojoba Oil or any similar oil to seal in the moisture.
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| Use Olive Oil or Coconut Oil for moisturising your skin |
You should notice that your skin has become smoother and a change in its texture and tone, possibly remaining moisturised for at least a week. This is what you pay for in a spa or salon and now you are easily achieving it in the comfort of your home.
Even better is that you should feel like a million dollars with a spring in your step.
This can be done up to once a week.
The whole body mixes can last in a sealed glass jar for up to 3 months.
You can add a tsp of Vit E oil for extra preservative to be certain. The best method is to make it just what you need at the time.
Try it and tell all your girlfriends to try it too!
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