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how to: make homemade sugar scrub.
This year for Christmas we’re doing a little less of everything. A little more homemade, a lot less commercial. My kids are getting a small smattering of presents {and I do mean small} and Viktor and I are keeping the gifts between us pretty basic and practical. I already bought myself the camera I wanted , the only thing left on my list is every available song from the Glee Soundtrack . But I digress. My point was that we’re keeping it simple.
I'm a girl. You know, in case you hadn't noticed. I like girly things. Makeup, dresses, pretty shoes, jewelry and spa treatments. Ok, except I am sort of weird about strangers touching me and it's not often that a spa day is in the monthly budget.
The Pinterest Project: Coconut Sugar Scrub
Once you've scrubbed your skin, keep it moisturized and supple with a healing body oil. Grapeseed oil has antioxidant properties, and unlike other oils, which can be heavy or greasy, it's light, easily absorbed, and creates a protective layer to lock in moisture. It is also unscented, and mixes well with other oils and herbs. The easiest way to create your own moisturizer is to add oil to oil. Pick an essential oil with a smell you love (try lavender, rose, or orange), and mix a few drops into grapeseed oil. For a more complex formula, add herbs or citrus -- like lavender, rosemary, orange peel, or rose petals -- that you can easily dry out in a warm oven (fresh herbs and fruit will cause bacteria growth) and let sit for a few days.
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Pumpkin Spice Latte Body Scrub
Oh, I have been so excited to share this with you all! Several of my favorite blogs have been sharing their excitement with Fall and the fact that it means the return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte. I, however, don't think it can in any way compare to this Pumpkin Spice Latte body scrub. I don't actually like the taste of coffee.
Project DIY: Coffee Exfoliant / Ruche Blog
Hi Guys! My name is Sorren Isler and I write a personal style blog ( classic noise ) that also touches on food, my upcoming wedding, design and the occasional DIY. Below is my home beauty post: DIY Coffee Exfoliant.
DIY Citrus Salt Scrub
It’s that time of year. Where you need all the exfoliation you can get! Everyone wants fabulous beach-ready skin! And lets be real, if you’re anything like me… exfoliating just didn’t seam important when you’re all covered up in winter clothing. Well, now it’s time to peel of those layers of clothing AND skin!
Body scrub recipes - from warm brown sugar to cleansing strawberries
Body scrub recipes and homemade body scrub in general, meet your skin's needs because you can try out different ingredients and look for best results. Skin will respond differently to different oils and different exfoliating agents. The rule of thumb is: apply it when you are just out of the shower, and if you are looking to moisturize the skin, apply a moisturizer (body lotion) for best results. Although avocado and apricot body scrubs and other homemade body scrubs are not as well known as the brown sugar body scrub recipe, they are still wonderful scrubs to use if you want to exfoliate the dead skin cells, and moisturize the skin at the same time.Facial Masks - Homemade Facial Mask Recipe - Egg Yolk and Honey Facial Mask Recipe
Prep time to make facial: Cook time for facial: Total time for facial: Egg yolk is wonderful for facials for dry skin types, but is good for most skin types. Ingredients: 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon whole milk or cream Instructions: Blend all of the ingredients together and apply to your face. If you find it is runny and another teaspoon of honey.
Prep time to make facial: Cook time for facial: Total time for facial: Get a healthy glow to your skin by using this fun and festive facial scrub. Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. sweet almond oil 1 tsp vanilla Instructions: Stir together the ingredients and apply to face in circular motions. The sugar to exfoliate your sikn bt be careful not to scratch your face. Please remember that not all facial masks recipes are for every skin type. You will need to read through a recipes and decide if this is the facial mask for you based on your knowledge of your own skin type and problem areas.