Homemade Body Scrubs – Save Money and Time!
Homemade body scrubs are a must have for women who love smooth, soft skin! When you make your own at home, you can really save money and have great looking skin. They also take very little time to make and one recipe can last for months!
The purpose of using them is to exfoliate and moisturize your skin at the same time. The more you use them, the better your skin will look and feel! Scrubs come in a variety of choices, so its best to try a couple to see which ones work best for your skin.
 When you use a scrub regularly, you remove dead skin cells that accumulate on the surface of your skin. Dead skin cells left alone, can make your skin look sallow, dull, and full of lines and wrinkles. One good tip is to always use scrubs before you apply a moisturizer, which will penetrate much deeper and is more beneficial to your skin. When you apply body scrubs, use small circular motions, or long massaging strokes aimed towards your heart. Both methods help supply more oxygen to your skin by increasing circulation. Basic homemade body scrubs are made with a base, a moisturizer, and or an essential oil. Base ingredients to choose from include, salt, sugar, coffee, oatmeal, and others. Moisturizers used are oils, which help marry the scrubs. Essential oils add fragrance and other qualities to scrubs. Of course, you will also need a clean container for your homemade body scrubs. Canning jars work well as do store bought plastic containers. If you don't have either, use a ziploc freezer bag. Store any leftover scrubs in the refrigerator, until you use them again. Salt Body ScrubsSalt scrubs are made from most any kind of salt you like to use. You can use granular table salt, (which is the easiest), kosher salt, sea salt, or epsoms salt. If you use larger salt products, be sure to grind them down before you apply them to your skin. Larger salt products are too harsh to apply to tender skin by themselves. Salt scrubs help to detoxify your skin, by drawing out bacteria and other toxins. They also help relax your muscles. Don’t use salt scrubs after shaving if you have sensitive skin, or if you have any minor cuts or scratches. It can really sting if you do! You can either exfoliate your skin before or after you shave. Both work well but each method is unique. Shaving on it’s own is a good way to exfoliate your skin too. Sugar Body ScrubsSugar scrubs are perfectly sweet! You can use any kind of sugar you like but plain white sugar is usually the most convenient ingredient to use. However, brown sugar smells great and works well too. It’s also gentler to your skin. Sensitive skin types should opt for brown sugar for this reason. Sugar scrubs increase circulation if used regularly, and should be applied after shaving. You don’t have to worry about stinging since sugar won’t sting your skin. The oils in them also help to moisturize your skin, which helps your skin look smoother and more supple. The massaging motions upon application also increase circulation to your skin, which is a benefit of scrubbing. Coffee Body ScrubsFinely ground coffee beans are another base for body scrubs. When you apply coffee grounds externally, it helps to redistribute fat cells and decrease the formation of cellulite. It also helps to tighten and shrink blood vessels that lie close to the skins surface, which also helps eliminate varicose veins. Spas have been using coffee scrubs for years and caffeine is regularly added to many skin care products on the market today. Other Body ScrubsOatmeal is very gentle and won't aggressively exfoliate but it is great if you have dry skin patches. Ground flax seed is also very lubricating for dry skin. Crushed almonds are another favorite but may be too much for sensitive skin.
Fragrances for Homemade Body ScrubsFragrance options are unlimited. You can use essential (aromatherapy) oils for an added emotional benefit. Perfume oils may be irritating to your facial skin but are fine to use on your body. When you get through making your body scrub, add your own essential oils to make your own flavors. They are not required, but they do enhance them! Homemade Body Scrubs RecipesSugar Scrub 8 Cups light brown or white sugar Salt Scrubs 8 Cups coarse Kosher salt, crushed Basic Salt Scrub 4 C sea salt Coffee Body Scrub 2 cups of ground coffee Oatmeal and Yogurt Facial Scrub 2 tablespoons rolled oats (not instant) Mix all ingredients in a small bowl and stir. Massage to your face using small circular motions. Rinse with warm water and pat dry your skin. Homemade body scrubs are a great way to replenish and rejuvenate your skin. Getting rid of dead skin cells and providing more moisture keep your skin looking younger, lock in a youthful glow, and are a key anti aging element. Over time, scrubs can even help diminish skin discolorations too! Use them weekly as a part of your anti aging skin care regimen! Of course, if you don't want to make your own, you can always buy them pretty darn cheaply! Other pages of interest: Beautiful Body Scrubs are Sugar Sweet
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