Homemade Body Scrub Receipe

We all want to look young and attractive, so we go to great lengths to pamper ourselves in spas and purchase products that promise to give us a beautiful glow. One of the best products that can provide us with a lot of health and beauty benefits is a body scrub. These scrubs are commonly sold in stores or  you can make your own homemade body scrub from ingredients commonly found in the kitchen. I am sharing one the recipes worked really well for me.  I find scrubs work best on dry skin.

Ingredients:

Sugar

oil (Preferably coconut oil)

Essential oils for fragrance(Optional)

Loofah mitt (Optional)

Procedure:

• You want 1 part of oil and 2 parts of sugar. Mix with a spoon. If you want your scrub to smell divine, put 5 drops of an essential oil into your mixture.

•  Take a spoonful of the mixture into your palms or your gloves and then rub the mixture all over your body in a circular motion.

• For tougher areas such as the knees, soles and elbows, spend extra scrubbing time On places like the chest, neck, and stomach, where the skin is thinner, Be gentle.

• Once entire body is scrubbed well, rinse thoroughly.

• Pat skin dry. The Sugar  should have exfoliated your skin nicely with the help of the loofah and the oil should leave skin soft and moisturized. Apply moisturizer is required.

Note:

• If you have sensitive skin, you might replace sugar with brown sugar

•   Sugar can be gentler on the skin, so I prefer sugar. Make sure to choose small granules  that won't tear/hurt  skin.

• If you don't have a loofah mitt, don't worry, you can use your hands.

Benefits of Almond oil

Almond oil is acquired from dried almonds through a process called cold pressing.The almond oil is a pale yellow colored liquid rich in proteins,Vitamin D, considered as extremely nourishing. It is an excellent emollient and  known for its ability to soften and repair the skin. The almond oil is well recognized as a carrier oil in aromatherapy and also found application as skin care oil.

Here are some beauty benefits you can derive from almond oil:

Reducing Wrinkles: Apply almond oil at night after cleansing. Can be applied everyday for faster results.

Exfoliating: Mix 3 spoons of brown sugar with a tablespoonful of almond. Apply the mixture on your face and massage using circular motions. Avoid delicate areas like under eye.Rinse well
Regular usage of this scrub will help in preventing blackheads, acne and other skin problems

As a Facial Moisturizer: Almond oil is a very good moisturizer. Apply one or two drops of the oil on your skin after cleansing. Allow the oil to settle for some few minutes.

For Stretch Marks: Because of its emollient quality almond oil tightens the skin thus reduces stretch marks. Apply some almond oil on the area of your skin with stretch marks. Massage the skin gently in a circular motion for a few minutes after bath.

Chapped Lips: Use almond oil instead of petroleum jelly/lip balms.

Makeup Remover: As almond oil is one of the least greasy oils it acts as an ideal makeup remover.  It opens the pores and ensures that all the makeup is removed. 

Hair fall and split ends: Mix almond, coconut or olive oil; heat it. Apply this once a week and you will notice a change in a few weeks.

For damaged hair: Mashed avocado with almond oil and apply it as a hair mask. Leave it for 20-30 minutes followed by hair wash.

Strong nails: Take a few drops of almond oil and massage it on your cuticles to get rid of rough, ragged cuticles.

For thick and long eyelashes: Apply almond oil on the eyelashes. Try to apply multiple coats to ensure that eyelashes are properly covered.

As an Eye Cream: Apply one or two drops of almond skin oil around your eyes and pat gently using the tips of your fingers before bedtime. It will help to clear puffed eyes and dark circles too.

Note: Always test sensitivity to an oil before use. Apply a small dab on your wrist or lower arm and watch for any reactions over a 24 hour period.

Skincare in Winter

Winter is the time when your skin needs maximum attention. The following tips will help you over come skin problems commonly developed in winter season.

Using a daily moisturizer that contains ingredients such as vitamin E, shea butter or any other natural moisturizing element will keep your skin soft by preserving the moisture. Try using body lotion even before you've left the shower, right after rinsing soap or body wash. It will help lock in some extra moisture.


Hot water showers feel great, but they wreak havoc on dry skin. Try a lukewarm shower instead. Use a mild/moisturizing  soap can prevent your skin from getting dry and itchy.

Exfoliating regularly is the way to rid  of dead cells. In addition, it allows moisturizer to penetrate better. It also promotes cellular renewal. 

Try applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen to your face and your hands about 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply frequently.

It is very important to hydrate your skin from within. Intake of sufficient amount of water will help your skin retain its shine and makes it glow.

Avoid alcoholic skin products that have a high alcoholic content. It also strips away moisture, so try to use alcohol-free products. 

Simple Home-made Remedies:

• In order to get rid of external dryness and chaps, application of coconut oil prior to bathing  helpful option.
• It is better to have your skin washed with paste of ground gram and yogurt instead of using soap high in alkaline content
• Facial masks containing avocado extracts in addition to olive oil is helpful during winter.
• Honey helps lock in moisture. Lightly heat 2 tsp. of honey any apply it onto your skin  while warm. Leave it on for 15 minutes, and then wash it off. 
• Apply curd and massage lightly. Leave it on for at least 10 minutes before you wash it off. 

If you're not sure how best to protect your skin this winter or if your skin looks infected, you should consult your doctor.