Here's another quick scrub you can easily make yourself and you will be amazed by the results! I just did a post on my Homemade Facial Scrub that I've taken a long time tweaking and finding answers to readers questions. After it was perfected, I put that knowledge toward creating an amazing body scrub!  

The list of ingredients seem the same when you compare both posts, except for one big detail. The exfoliator in your body scrub is Sea Salt!    One important thing I learned, first after trial, second after my research, is that sea salt is very powerful. Sea salt helps your body to release toxins and can also be drying to sensitive skin, like your face! Haha! I'm telling you this so that you know this is not an "all over" body scrub.   Here is the simple ingredient list and directions. Prepare this beforehand and then you'll just use this while you're taking a bath or shower.   1. 1 cup Sea Salt 2. 3-4 tablespoons of Vitamin E 4. 2-3 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil  5. 2-3 drops of Lavender Essential Oil    These oils are my personal choice but don't be afraid to mix it up and add a couple drops of whatever it is you're needing at the time for your health or mood. I do!    You can mix up all of your ingredients and use it right away or store it in an air tight container, like a small mason jar. Remember that salt dissolves in water so scrub quickly and above the water if you're in the bath. Use the scrub all over and concentrate on rough areas like the bottoms of your feet. Scrub quickly and wash off quickly. Avoid your face! If you are in need of a facial scrub you can go check out my Homemade Sugar Facial Scrub recipe. My facial sugar scrub can be used as a body scrub if you feel your skin is too sensitive for the sea salt. Note ~ If you are prone to body acne, boils, or have any kind of open wound or lesion DO NOT use this scrub. It will burn to high heaven.    Have fun exfoliating! :)     

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I did a post on this a couple years ago (on a different blog) using a recipe I found online. I loved all the comments because it made me really think about what was in the scrub that wasn't good for my skin and what I could use that would be better. And now I'm passing this new, revamped, better-for-you recipe on to you! :)  

I've got this amazing facial scrub down to a science now!   I call it my "Wake Up Before Makeup Scrub" because I use it in the morning before I put on any makeup. When I make it as a gift, I call it Peppermint Scrub because it's the strongest smell that comes from all the oils I add.    Ingredient and Suppy List    This recipe makes about one small jar as pictured. It lasts about one month, depending on how often you use it and the amount you use.   1. 1 cup Sugar   2. 1/3 cup of Coconut Oil   3. Peppermint, Lavender, and Melaleuca(Tea Tree) Essential Oils. About 2 drops of each, but you can play around with them a bit.   4. 2-3 Tablespoons of Vitamin E. You can use more or less for your desired consistency. If you can't find a small bottle in a local store, try the vitamin E Capsules and break them open and squeeze out the oil into your scrub. A little more work but it will work the same, especially if you have it already on hand!   5. Optional Food Coloring. The food coloring does not dye your skin and can be a fun umph if this is a gift for a friend! Add only one drop at a time until you have your desired color. A little goes a long way.   6. A mixing bowl   7. Small Jar with a lid - I got mine from Wal-Mart!! You can also find them at Target and most craft stores. I've even seen them at Ross. If you're worried about the glass breaking use a plastic container instead.    First make sure that your jar, container, and mixing bowl are completely dry. You want to be extremely careful not to get any water into your scrub. It will make it go rancid too early.   Mix together your sugar, coconut oil, and drops of Essential Oils. Sometimes I put 3 drops of peppermint and only one of both the Lavender and Melaleuca oils.    After they are all mixed thoroughly start adding your Vitamin E. I would start with 2-3 Tablespoons. From there it depends on the consistency you prefer your scrub to be! Mix well.   Keep this scrub at room temperature and start using it right away! Vitamin E is a natural preservative so you can keep this scrub stored at room temperature.   This quantity should be used within about one month. I give an expiration for this because anything that has the risk of getting water in it has the potential for mold growth. You're safe for a month! If you are really worried and want to add an extra preservative, I've read that Liquid Germall Plus is effective. I have never used a preservative in my scrubs because I use them quick enough and keep them on my vanity away from the bathtub and shower.    Yayness for finally answering all the questions from my old blog post! Enjoy! :)       Where I Party:
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Here's a quick beauty tip for today. It's my cheap, little secret. Okay...so it's not that big of a secret, but I don't know if many people have thought of it.

I'm one of the many women that have paid a small fortune for an at-home microdermabrasion cleansing brush kit. You can get them nowadays for anywhere between $30 - $100 but that's pretty expensive for anyone. Not to mention the additional expense of facial cleansers and exfoliators which advertise the perfect combination with your high priced brush!

One day while brushing my teeth, I realized I was using the same technology but in a smaller size for my teeth and gums. Um...duh! Why am I paying so much for a big bulky expensive kit when I could be buying a small electric toothbrush. Electric toothbrushes can now be purchased for less than $10 - WAY cheaper and they don't require a charger. I hope you're all shouting for joy!!!

And just to add to your yayness...you can make cleansers and exfoliators at home from ingredients you have in your kitchen cabinets! Be sure to check back for some DIY cleanser and exfoliator recipes.

Be sure to share this awesome tip with all your friends on Pinterest and Facebook!!




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