I've been working on some new products for my skin care line this past week - herbal salt scrubs! I'll have them available in my shop within the next week hopefully!
There's endless options for scrubs :: salt, sugar, brown sugar, honey, herbs, clay, essential oils, fruit, veggies....& many more. The kind I'm focusing on are for your body and use sea salt or himalayan pink salt & organic oils as a base.
So since I'm on this salt scrub kick, I wanted to share a simple and delightful recipe with you. This particular one is great for morning time in the shower to get you energized and ready for the day! It's really not necessary to use soap or body wash every time you shower, as it can dry out your skin. Just using this scrub (or another similar scrub) cleanses and exfoliates in a natural and gentle way.
HERE'S THE RECIPE ::
This will make about 2 applications for your whole body, so you can double or triple it if you want to make a larger batch.
INGREDIENTS
+ 3 tbsp mediterranean sea salt (fine ground)
+ 1 tbsp organic extra virgin olive oil (this helps soften & nourish your skin, while the salt is removing dead skin)
+ 1/4 lemon, squeezed
DIRECTIONS
+ In a small bowl, mix up the salt & oil first, then squeeze in the lemon juice and stir again. If you find that it's still too dry, add more lemon juice or oil.
+ Keep in mind, you don't want the scrub to be too moist, because then the oil & salt will separate AND you'll get your shower floor really slippery.
+ Once you have that nice consistency, you can transfer your mixture into a small glass jar, or if you're going to use it right away - just take the bowl to the shower!
// TO USE /
+ Scoop scrub onto damp hands to moisten mixture a little more.
+ Gently massage into damp skin. Don't rub too hard or you'll damage your skin's protective layer (and your skin will get really red).
+ Spend extra time on your elbows, feet and knees. Don't forget about your hands! This works great on callouses and dry fingers and hands.
+ You should start to see water beading up on your skin - that's the olive oil working!
+ It's not necessary to moisturize after using this - so this scrub accomplishes a few steps of your morning (or evening) ritual!
There you have it. I hope you enjoy this scrub and try experimenting with your own combinations! Using only all natural & sunkissed ingredients on your skin feels so wonderful and your body will thank you for it, now...and in the long run.
Until next time. xoxo
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