During the winter, my skin tends to get extremely dry. As in the flakey kind of dry. It is definitely not cute and most definitely not comfortable. It is super itchy then I start to scratch endlessly. I know it is a big no-no but it is the only relief I know!
Then I started to do some research on how to take the dry flaky skin away. Yes, I know I can use moisturizer but first, the dry skin needs to be sloughed off. As a lover of all things natural, I came up with a homemade body scrub that promises to help your skin renew without the risk of doing it too much.
What I Love About This Recipe
- It gently exfoliates the skin without stripping away the natural oils.
- It is effective and super easy to make!
- The blend of the oils is lovely.
What’s in the Skin Renewal Body Scrub?
Sugar
Sugar is the exfoliator in this recipe! It scrubs off all the dry and dead skin to allow your fresh skin to come through!
Carrier Oil
A carrier oil is needed in this recipe to allow for the essential oils to be safely applied to your skin! Some carrier oil options include fractionated coconut oil, almond oil, or jojoba oil!
Ravensara Essential Oil
Ravensara Essential Oil has a medicinal yet woody aroma! It also has calming properties which is an added bonus to this recipe!
Bergamot Essential Oil
Bergamot Essential Oil has a citrusy, floral, and fruity aroma all wrapped into one oil bottle! It balances oily skin* as well as has relaxing and calming properties.
Farewell Scars Essential Oil Blend
Farewell Scars Essential Oil Blend is a combination of Myrrh, Helichrysum, Lavender, Rosemary, & Lemon essential oils! Its main purpose is to improve the appearance of your skin!*
Things to Remember When Using This Recipe
This recipe is safe to use with children 10+.
This recipe is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Bergamot Essential Oil is slightly phototoxic. Avoid spending time in direct sunlight or a tanning bed after using this oil topically.
Never ingest any essential oil, even if it’s generally regarded as safe. For more information on why we don’t ingest essential oils, check out this blog post.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Skin Renewal Body Scrub Recipe
DIY Skin Renewal Homemade Sugar Body Scrub
Ingredients
1 cup Sugar
¼ cup Carrier Oil
Tulip Petals (optional)
2 drops Ravensara Essential Oil
5 drops Bergamot Essential Oil
6-oz Jar (or similar container)
Directions
- Simply mix all ingredients together thoroughly.
- Then, store in a sealable jar.
- To use, in the shower, take a quarter-sized amount and rub onto skin to gently exfoliate dry, flaky skin. The sugar and oil will help make your skin silky while and the essential oils will repair damaged skin
Have New and Fresh Looking Skin!
This homemade body scrub will allow you to have smooth skin again! Let us know what you think about this recipe by commenting below or connecting with us on social media @fromsimplyearth!
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