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Make your own natural skin care products > Face & Body Scrubs

Exfoliating scrubs are really simple to make using fresh ingredients from your cupboard. You will save money and you can tailor it to your specific skins needs. Free from artificial chemicals and preservatives, these scrubs are effective to use on most skin types (except highly sensitive skin). Exfoliating scrubs remove dead skin cells and debris from the surface of the skin, clearing blocked pores, leaving your skin glowing, fresh, brighter and more youthful. Exfoliating once a week will help to increase the circulation and smoothness of your skin. Always moisturize skin after using an exfoliating scrub.

Body scrubs can be used more often and can be made with coarser materials, as the skin on the body is less fragile than the face. Dry skin brushing is a good method of removing dead skin cells, and also improves the flow of lymph, helping eliminate toxins. Use long sweeping strokes on dry skin, brushing towards the heart.

Strawberry & Oatmeal Face Scrub - Ideal for oily or blemished skin

Strawberries have a mild antiseptic and toning action. AHA (alpha hydroxy acids) found mainly in fruits, rapidly exfoliates the skin and helps to soften the skin, retaining its moisture.

150g	strawberries
2 Tbsp	oatmeal
2 tsp	natural yoghurt

Mash strawberries to a pulp.
Mix in the other ingredients to form a soft paste.
If too liquid add some more oatmeal, if too stiff add more yoghurt.
Apply to slightly damp face in circular movements, then rinse off with warm water.
Follow with a toner and a good moisturizer.

Peppermint & Lime, Rice Scrub – facial and body scrub ideal for oily skin

The peppermint is cooling and mildly astringent while the lime is antiseptic. For extra zing try splashing your face with cool peppermint teas (infused peppermint leaves) afterwards as an uplifting toner.

3	drops pure peppermint essential oil
	Juice of half a lime
2 Tbsp	ground rice

Mix all ingredients together well.
Apply to slightly damp face using gentle circular movements, then rinse with warm water.
Follow with a toner and a good moisturizer.

Ginger, Yoghurt & Bran Body Scrub

Ginger and bran help to stimulate circulation and natural yoghurt has a soothing and healing effect on the skin.

2 Tbsp	ginger root, peeled and grated
2 Tbsp	bran
50ml	natural yoghurt

Mix all ingredients together.
Apply to slightly damp skin with brisk circular strokes with a face cloth.
Rinse off and apply body lotion.

Sea Salt Body Scrub

Use sea salt to remove dead skin cells and leave your skin feeling soft and more vibrant. This scrub will help to improve circulation.

	Sea Salt

Rub into damp skin in circular motion.
Rinse off under the shower and then apply a good body lotion.