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Natural Skin care: DIY scrubs

Mrs. Rhodes 6 Comments

I’m always looking around for good products (like face and body scrubs) that help thoroughly cleanse and moisturize my aging skin. I don’t like the price tags on the so called “good stuff” because they aren’t budget friendly. I prefer products with more natural ingredients so I found recipes I can throw together right in my own kitchen. I always have these items on hand so I can whip up my own face, body, and lip sugar scrubs.

Brown Sugar Face~n~Body Scrub

1 cup packed Brown Sugar (Coconut works too)
1/2 cup Honey
1/2 cup Coconut (Olive or Sweet Almond) Oil A few drops of essential oil of choice (optional)

Mix the ingredients together in a small bowl and transfer to a jar with an airtight lid. I used my pint-sized Mason jar. I store this in a bathroom linen closet or somewhere in a cool (not cold) temperature. I use this once a week. Rub onto wet face or skin in circular motions. Rinse off before applying other products. If I need to use it in the shower, I just get a little out and put it into something unbreakable because knowing me, an accident is waiting to happen if I don’t. Now we don’t want that to happen, do we? 😦

DIY Brown Sugar Lip Scrub

1 Tbsp. Brown sugar (Coconut sugar works too)
1 Tbsp. Coconut (Avocado or Olive) Oil (honey works too)
2 drops of vanilla extract (go easy on this because it’s just for scent, or you can use mint essential oil)

Mix the ingredients together in a small bowl and transfer to a jar with an airtight lid. I used one of my small Mason jars. I store this in a bathroom linen closet or somewhere it’s much cooler. I normally use it once a week (or a few times a week when the weather is cold) to keep my lips soft. Now don’t be tempted to eat this because it tastes good. 😉 Rub onto wet lips in a circular motion to exfoliate. Rinse and pat dry. Apply a lip balm if you like.

All in all, I think you can play around with these by swapping for different scents or flavors. I love making my own products because I can control what’s in them. Another plus is that I get to save money. I find when making these it makes more product, which makes them stretch and last much longer.

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Natural Skin Care

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In July I will be at the end of my 40’s. As I get older, I continue to notice how caring for my skin needs changing. In my mid 30’s I noticed how it became harder and harder to keep my skin moisturized. It was much easier to accomplish with my youthful skin so I wasn’t prepared for this sudden change. Add hard water to the problem and it was all downhill from there. No matter the brand of lotion I tried nothing would cure the problem. After a lot of research I turned to using homemade creams as well as hair and body oils to get that locked in moisture I was craving. Here is my go to recipes I have been using for a couple of decades now:

Hair and Body Oil

2-3 oz. Olive Oil (Extra Virgin is great)
2 oz. Jojoba Oil
2 oz. Argan Oil
1oz. Avocado Oil
1oz. Castor Oil (I use regular or JBCO)
1oz. Sweet Almond Oil
5 drops Vitamin E oil
10 drops Essential Oil (like Lavender, lemon, or any scent you prefer)

Directions:

In an 8 oz. applicator bottle (mine has measurements on the back) pour in the oils one at a time using a funnel. Screw on the top, cover tip with your finger, and shake to mix the oils together.

To use: 

Immediately after showering I just towel dry and rub some of this oil onto my skin while my pores are still open. As your skin finish drying the oils will get absorbed (locked) in and helps to keep it soft and moisturized for a good while. There’s no need to worry about being oily because our skin absorbs these oils very well. For even more locked in moisture I like to use this oil in conjunction with my Shealoe mix (see below).

*Note: A little of this goes a LONG way. You won’t have to use much to get the job done. I sometimes change up the essential oil to create a different smell. This hair and body oil is also great for doing hot oil treatments on your hair.

Shealoe (aka Body Butter)

8 oz. raw unrefined Shea Butter (yellow or white)
1/4 cup Coconut Oil (Extra Virgin is great)
1/4-1/3 cup Aloe Vera Gel
a few drops of essential oil(s) of your choice (A combo I like is sweet orange and grapefruit or lemon and lavender)

Directions:

The Shea Butter and coconut oil works best if it’s softened (not completely melted). You can soften some in your microwave or in a bowl over boiling water (think double boiler setup). Mix all the ingredients in a bowl with a mixer or a mini food processor until it’s fluffy or looks the consistency of whipped cake frosting. I store mine in smaller containers. I put them in the fridge for a bit to solidify then I just store at room temp to use daily. A batch this size lasts me months before I need to make more.

**Note: The great thing about both of these recipes is that you can add to or subtract to fit your own personal preference. My whole family uses them along with me. I love that I can use both products on my hair (Shealoe can be used for setting my curls) and body since I know what I’ve put in them.

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