Nov. 18, 2005 - Facial Scrub
Last year I tried selling makeup...you know, that horribly expensive home-party stuff? 
I actually ended up losing money on it...I'm just NOT a salesman. I could not push these woman (many of them my friends) to buy 'the latest'. So I started trying to find facial products that work well but don't cost an arm and a leg. Exfoliating was my biggest concern--in the colder months, my face often looks scaly (ick!). This scrub works really well and you don't end up with those annoying blue beads all over your face. The great thing about using salt to exfoliate is that warm water quickly dissolves it. I was a little worried about using the oil since I have combination skin (and in places it's very oily). I haven't had a problem...and my skin looks better than it has in a very long time. Now to find the perfect moisturizer and facial soap.
Citrus Facial Scrub
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1/4 cup oil, I use apricot kernel oil since it's gentle but olive oil would work as well
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1/4 cup sea salt
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6 drops grapefruit essential oil
That's it. Isn't that great? Mix the essential oil with the oil and stir till well blended. Add sea salt and mix together. After this is mixed up, I divide it into smaller containers and just use a container a week. If you have really sensitive skin, don't use every day. I am currently using it every other day with good results. To use, wet face and apply a small amount of mixture to face, being careful not to get in eyes. Apply to face, using a circular motion. Gently massage entire face. With a wet washcloth, remove salt mixture. Wash face with a gentle face soap. Moisturize as you normally would.
Let me know what you think!
Comments
Nov. 18, 2005 - Untitled Comment
Posted by HappyApple
This is wonderful! Thank you for sharing.
I used to sell makeup about 8 years ago... I was 'OK' at it.. but then after I had my daughter my skin had terrible reactions to it and I didn't want to sell it anymore.
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