I tried many commercially made facial scrub. I liked some, and disliked some. Also found some ridiculous - a certain brand that had round micro somethings that scrubs the skin off (they don't have to be completely round!!). After knowing the nasty ingredient lists of just about all the ones I've tried, I almost gave up on using a scrub.
A scrub is great for women who put on make up. Scrubbing the dead skin off makes the face a smoother "canvas" for the colors to be put on. A towel won't do it, and a loofah is too hard. I find that face brushes don't work well. So what did I do?
I remember a few years back sugar scrubs were popular - and they are still popular now. I searched for some recipes, and here are my versions for different types of skin. They are easy to make and store. Enjoy, and try the recipes at your own risk.
Sugar Scrub for Dry Skin:
1 part vegetable oil (one of the following: sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, or extra virgin olive oil)
2 parts white sugar
A few drops of your favorite perfume or essential oil (rose or ylang ylang essential oil recommended)
Mix the ingredients in a container. Use as needed.
Sugar Scrub for Oily Skin:
1 part liquid soap (I recommend Dr. Bronner's Baby Soap)
2 parts white sugar
A few drops of your favorite perfume or essential oil (lemon or orange essential oil recommended)
Mix the ingredients in a container. Use as needed.
Sugar Scrub for Normal Skin:
1 part liquid soap
2 parts white sugar
1/10 part vegetable oil (sweet almond, jojoba or extra virgin olive oil)
A few drops of your favorite perfume or essential oil
Mix the ingredients together, store in container and use as needed.
Sugar Scrub for Sensitive Skin:
Same as the normal skin recipe, just add 1/10 part of aloe vera gel juice into mixture. Stay away from soap, oil or essential oil that you are sensitive to.
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