Pamela Godson - Organic Body Scrubs: Easy Homemade Therapeutic Recipes For A Healthy, Youthful And Radiant Skin

One sure way to achieve this enviable glow isto do away with chemically-packed skincare products and embraceall-natural, organic beauty products as an increasing number ofpeople have done. And what better place to start than during yourbath time with the application of body and face scrubs. Why Scrub Themain reason for applying body scrub is for exfoliating. Exfoliationis the process of removing dead skin cells that clog up beneath theskin's pore. As humans advance in age, the skin becomesrough and patchy. In exfoliation, the uneven outermost dead layeris removed to reveal a balanced smooth and fresh skinunderneath.

Other exfoliation benefits include: *Removal of excess oil from the skin. *Increasing blood circulation. *Reducing the likelihood of blackheadsformation and acne breakouts. *Reducing cellulite. *Improving the texture of the skin. *Exposing hair follicle for a closershave. *Allowing new cells to regenerate. *Preparing the skin for an even tanapplication. *Removing dull tanned skin. *Removing dull tanned skin.

Applying The Scrubs The best time to apply scrubs is during ashower or a bath. This is because the still wet skin helps thescrub to spread easily. The surface you are standing or sitting onmay become slippery from the scrubs oil so be careful! When applying body scrubs, gently start fromthe feet up in an upward circular motion and then move to the legs,arms and then down your back. Finally, move up to your torso. Donot apply to sensitive areas like your pubic areas or nipples.Apply facial scrub gently as you would want to avoid the mouth andeyes. You may want to do this in front of a mirror so you do notmake a mistake.

Let the scrub remain on your skin for about10 minutes to absorb its nutrients and goodness. Afterwards, rinsewell with cool water. Do not wipe off the scrub so you do not endup dragging and damaging the skin. You may use a fresh wash clothinstead. Ensure you thoroughly rinse off and that noresidue scrub remains in any part of your body such as the back ofyour knee or the crook of your arm. Residual sugar, for instancecan lead to irritation and yeast infection if it stays in the bodyfor a while.

Gently pat yourself dry without pulling theskin. Finish up this skin pampering experience by applying a goodnatural moisturizer to your new layer to maximize renewedelasticity and enhance the youthful appearance. There may be slightpatches of redness after your scrubs but this will vanish once thenew skin layer emerges. To get the best out of this experience,exfoliate not more than twice a week. Generally, sugar scrubs worksfor all skin types, which is why most of the scrub recipes in thisbooks are sugar-based. For people with sensitive skin, follow thesugar recipe and instructions in this book to enjoy optimum skincare.

It is also advisable to use a sunscreen whengoing outside as this protects your newly exposed skin from damage.Nevertheless, do not forget to exfoliate during the winter monthsas the skin is more prone to the harsh drying weatherconditions. Attaining The Right Texture If you do not like the texture ofthe scrub that you have made, you can alter it to suit yourpreference. All you need is to just change the sugar to oil ratioand use the lighter oil to reduce the quantity of residue. Nevertheless, the ingredients of homemadescrubs tend to separate after a while, leaving behind a slick ofoil on the bathtub or shower tray when the scrub is applied. Oneway to overcome this issue is to add glycerine to the recipe orreplace it with the oil. Glycerine helps to remove the oily residueand bind together the ingredients.

Since glycerin is a very thick and stickyliquid, it is better to replace only half of the oil with it or torinse really well after a scrub. Additionally, keep the quantitiesof glycerin in any recipe low because glycerin is powerfulhumectants. It draws moisture into your skin from the air and hasthe ability to also draw out moisture from your skin. Alternately, use a Castile soap, a vegetable-based liquid oil. It is environmentally friendly, completelybiodegradable and has no chemical additives. Using a Castile soapadds an element of foaming lather for a rich scrub.

Other Vital Info For Those With Sensitive Skin Test the essential oil to be added to thescrub on a tiny and unnoticeable part of your body and let it stayfor 24 hours. If no reaction is observed, then it should be safe touse. You may then proceed to add a new ingredientto the mix and go through the process one more time. Be sure to addthe new elements separately so the problem can be traced if you dohave a negative reaction. Some essential oils like cedarwood, lavenderand sandalwood are usually better on sensitive skin. If you have afood allergy, you are likely to suffer some form of skin reaction.If you have a nut allergy, for instance, avoid any nut carrieroils.

Also, if you are making several batches for friends, makesure you label the jars so they know the things to avoid. Body Scrubs - Dos And Donts *Do not use body scrubs on damaged or brokenskin. *Do not use glass containers in the bathroomso they dont slip and break, use plastic containers instead. *Do not allow water to get in your scrubs asit will cause the growth of mold. Store in air-tight jars in acool, dry place. *Discard scrubs with rancid smells or visiblesigns of molds.

BASIC RECIPES Original Sugar Scrub Ingredients 2 cups sugar of choice (fine sugar forsensitive face and skin; coarse sugar for a rougher scrub) 1 cup carrier oil of choice 2-3 drops essential oil to suit your skin ormood Directions 1. Mix all ingredients well. 2. Transfer the now gritty paste to an airtight container using a spoon 3. Label, date and store in a cool place. 4.

Use scrub within 3 months. Basic Sensitive Scrub - For people with sensitiveskin. Ingredients 2 tbsp ground oats 2 tsp brown sugar 2 tbsp aloe Vera 1 tsp almond oil Directions 1. Grind the rolled oats in a blender untilit is a fine powder. 2. Mix all the ingredients into a paste. Basic Sugar Scrub Cube Recipe Ingredients 2 parts sugar 1 part melt &pour soap base 1 part carrier oil Essential oil of choice Directions 1.

Cube the melt& pour soap and then putin a glass jug or bowl. 2. Melt the soap for 20-30 seconds in themicrowave and stir. 3. Add essential oil, any preferred coloring,the oil and then mix. 4.

Add the sugar, stirring quickly untilfully combined. Pour into the mold quickly before itsolidifies. 5. The mixture will take about 1 hour to setat room temperature. 6. Once set, just pop out cubes if an icecube tray was used.

If plastic container was used, turn out theblock and then cut to the desired size and number of pieces. Youcan also use a melon baller to make little scrub balls. 7. Keep these individual portions for use orpackage up a lovely gift. Simple Whipped Sugar Scrub Ingredients 1 cup sugar Vitamin E oil cup carrier oil 1 tbsp water Essential oils Directions 1. 2. 2.

Add essential oils, vitamin E and mixwell. 3. Transfer to a wide mouthed jar. PUNCHY CITRUS SCRUBS Simple Lemon Sugar Scrub Ingredients 2 cups white sugar 4 tbsp lemon juice 1 cup extra virgin olive oil Vitamin E capsule Directions 1. Mix all ingredients well. 2.