Exfoliation is the key for soft, smooth skin. Unfortunately we often neglect the skin on our body. Be truthful now! Is your skin ready for summer? If not, I have a great scrub you can use at least twice a week, more often if you like! It's a sugar scrub which can be made from ingredients from your pantry!
Use 1 cup sugar, mix with 1/2 cup of oil (preferable olive oil, grape seed oil, or avocado oil. If you don't have these exotic oils on hand, plain old vegetable oil will do. Mix the juice of 1/2 lemon or 5-10 drops of lemon essential oil.
Slather it on in gentle circular motions on to cleansed skin while showering. you can even use this scrub on your face. You will notice that the sugar will melt almost immediately into your skin, leaving it smoother in its wake. No need to apply moisturizer when you get out of the shower, the left over oil remaining on the skin leaves a nice, soft glow!
I love sugar scrubs especially for those of us of a certain age...wink, wink! Sugar is glycolic acid which is known for its exfoliating properties and easily penetrates into the skin. Oil is always good for moisturizing especially for us dryer types. The lemon scent will leave your soul refreshed!
hear this scrub is good for eczema, but again use with caution! It is always good to test a small area of skin if you have sensitive skin. And you should forgo this treatment if you have skin conditions such as abrasions, cuts or wounds.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
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