Banana Body Sugar Scrub

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posted by Melissa Breyer Apr 14, 2008 6:00 am

filed under: True Beauty, Bath & Shower, Skin Care

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By Melissa Breyer, Senior Producer, Care2 Green Living

Too many bananas in the fruit bowl? Skip the banana bread and feed your skin instead with this luxuriant yet simple homemade banana body sugar scrub.

Bananas are a natural for body care. Their creamy pulp is luscious and soothing, and works well as a carrier for other ingredients. Banana is nourishing and moisturizing and can be used for gentle exfoliation and skin-tightening.

In this simple formula, bananas and sugar are combined for a wonderfully aromatic and gently exfoliating body scrub.

INGREDIENTS
1 ripe banana
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract or your favorite essential oil (optional)

Mash ingredients together with a fork into a chunky paste. Do not overmix or it will become too watery. If you want a banana scrub for your face, reserve some of the banana and mash it separately without sugar.

In the shower, before turning the water on, slather the sugar mixture and gently massage over your body. For your face, gently massage plain banana there, avoiding the eye area.

Rinse off with warm water.

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Rachael S. says
Mar 10, 2009 5:17 AM

Can you use brown sugar or is that a no-no?

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Shalese M. says
Feb 15, 2009 7:06 PM

I've been looking for some easy to do help natural scrubs! this looks brilliant! I'm going to def. try it!
cheers

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Yenty W. says
Dec 15, 2008 3:08 AM

hmm.. i like it !
thx

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Pamela Horner says
May 10, 2008 10:50 AM

why couldn't you add apple cider vinager to the banana/sugar mix for your face? Or would the properties cancel eachother out?

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Sudhatest A. says
Apr 14, 2008 5:18 PM

I want to try this !

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Vera Sky says
Apr 14, 2008 1:49 PM

I really, really like it!

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Nika D. says
Mar 4, 2008 11:04 PM

What a grand idea to use up ripened bananas!
Also, sounds oh, sooo decadent for the body!
Must try!

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Beatlyz Beatlyz says
Feb 27, 2008 12:51 PM

i have a little bit of acne, i'm going to try this and see what it can do. :D

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Amy Ernst says
Feb 23, 2008 9:57 PM

I am with Maria on the oil and honey....but i would use grapeseed oil, its higher in antioxidants, vit E and it's alot cheaper, just buy it out of the food section, not the bathroom section.....this ensures that it is high quality because it is food grade....it is also great for cooking and salt scrubs.

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Amina Keenoo says
Feb 22, 2008 10:02 PM

Thanks, for the advice, it appear to be helpful.I'll try it this week-end.
regards
Amina.

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Disclaimer: Care2.com does not warrant and shall have no liability for information provided in this newsletter or on Care2.com. Each individual person, fabric, or material may react differently to a particular suggested use. It is recommended that before you begin to use any formula, you read the directions carefully and test it first. Should you have any health care-related questions or concerns, please call or see your physician or other health care provider.

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