Homemade body scrubs

Scrubs drain all the impurities leaving your skin clear and polished. Beauty experts will tell you that exfoliation is the best way to remove dead cells, rejuvenate your skin and bring back your natural glow. You can easily make homemade body scrubs with natural ingredients.

It is very important to keep two things in mind while choosing the right kind of body scrub for yourself. First, know your skin type and second, choose the right ingredients that will suit it.

Here are some examples:

1. Brown Sugar scrub (sensitive skin) Mix together 1 cup brown sugar, ½ cup coconut oil, 6 drops of any essential oil (rose, lavender or jasmine will gel perfectly) and ½ teaspoon of Vitamin E oil (optional). When the mixture forms a wet sand consistency its ready. Massage it on your skin properly or use an exfoliating brush and move in circular motions on your skin. Wash it with lukewarm water, dab your skin with a warm towel and don’t forget to moisturize your skin after you are done. 2. Coconut Rose Sea Salt scrub (dry skin) Mix together ½ cup sea salt, ½ cup coconut oil, ½ cup dried crushed rose petals and 5 drops of rose essential oil. Apply all over your skin. Wash with lukewarm water.

3. Green Tea scrub (oily skin) Mix together 1 cup sugar, ⅛ cup olive oil, ¼ cup brewed green tea, 1½ bag of green tea (not brewed) until you obtain a thick paste-like consistency. If your mixture is too watery, add more sugar to balance the excess water. You can even add vanilla for a sweet scent. Massage it on your skin properly. Wash it off with lukewarm water.

4. Lemon Sea Salt scrub (improves tone) Mix together 1 cup sea salt or Epsom salt, 5 tablespoons olive oil, 1juice of a whole lemon, 1½ tablespoon lemon zest. Apply to skin and wash off with lukewarm water.

All of these scrubs can be stored in airtight jars for later use.

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