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Peeling skin and a fading tan are hallmarks of the end of summer, and there is no better time to learn how to make your own body scrub to exfoliate the top layer of dead skin cells. Body scrubs, sometimes called scratch scrubs, feel wonderful and relieve the itching of flaking skin. There are endless variations to the following formula.
INGREDIENTS
- 2/3 cup ground nuts or seeds (see helpful hints)
- 1/3 cup oatmeal, brown rice flour, or whole wheat flour
- Enough liquid to make a paste (water, yogurt, milk or aloe vera gel; see helpful hints)
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon herbs (lavender, for example)–optional
Combine the dry ingredients in a blender until they are reduced to a coarse meal. Pour the meal into a glass jar with a screw top. When you want to have a body scrub, scoop out about 1/4 cup‚s worth of the meal, and place it in a bowl. Stir in enough of the liquid to make a paste. Scoop up the paste with your hands or a washcloth, and rub over your body. Store the glass jar with the meal in the freezer.
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Annie B. Bond
Annie is a renowned expert in non-toxic and green living. Named one of the top 20 environmental leaders by Body and Soul Magazine, Annie has authored four books, including "Home Enlightenment" (Rodale Press, 2005) and "Better Basics for the Home" (Three Rivers Press, 1999).
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Thank you.
I often give garlic to my dog ,,,good for the coat,,ect..
It would have been nice if they had included some information on how to use it to protect or repair …
I use the microwave every day and since both my parents worked I was raised using one every day.
Thanks for the simplicity to restore health and energy in my bathroom!
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+ add your ownWith so many starving, I just can't see wasting food on a body scrub. I just gave a homeless man $14.00 today so he could eat. He would probably cry if he saw this article. I'll bet he hasn't tasted yogurt in months.
you can add to your daily bath water 1-2 tbsp of oatmeal, 1 tbsp of rosewater and 1 tbsp of milk. This becomes helpful in moisturizing, tightening and ex foliating.
i will have to try this
Easy to do---get right ingredients---make it up---use and enjoy great skin!
thank you for the sharing this article.
This sounds nice!
Thanks Annie, this reminds me of going & having a body wrap done.
Thanks
Ooooh- so so good! I love natural remedies and this one sounds easy and wonderful :) I love using my Topricin foot cream as it is completely natural and works great for sore feet...and now I can try this one to rejuvenate my dry skin! Yay!! Thanks so much!
Where are the "helpful hints"? I can't find them. They are supposed to be about the ground nuts and the liquid.
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