DIY Body Scrubs

 

DIY BODY SCRUBS

I recently got burned pretty bad from the sun and just started to peel. I used up all of the apricrot scrub in my house and found a few options online that you can do yourself for pennies on the dollar!

COFFEE SCRUB-

2 cups of coffee grounds

1/2 cup raw sugar or sea salt - don't use salt if you are using it for a sunburn!

2/3 tablespoon of massage oil or olive oil

Mix these three items together in a bowl.
Added Options:

• Brown sugar - rejuvenates the skin
• A dash of cinnamon - for scent.
• Vanilla extract - for scent.

Coffee has been rumored to reduce cellulite and help with varicose veins. I don't know if this is true, but I did come out silky smooth!

BANANA SCRUB-

  Banana is nourishing and moisturizing and can be used for gentle exfoliation and skin-tightening.

• 1 ripe banana
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract or your favorite essential oil

Mash ingredients together with a fork into a chunky paste. Do not overmix or it will become too watery.  If you want the scrub for your face, omit the sugar. Avoid from eyes.
Rinse off with warm water.

OATMEAL & YOGURT FACE SCRUB-

Oatmeal has been used for centuries to cleanse and soften the skin. It is also gentle in abrading off the upper layers of skin cells. It is excellent for all skin types.

 

• 2 tsp. ground uncooked oatmeal
• ¼ cup plain whole milk organic yogurt
• 1 tsp. almond oil