Homemade Beauty Recipes

Exfoliating Body Brush

Exfoliating body brush - The skin is the largest organ of the body and the largest area where waste and toxins are disposed of. Waste is a substance the body has used and toxins a substance the body has no use for. Skin brushing will help improve blood circulation and lymphatic circulation which encourages the body to get rid of waste and toxins. Exfoliation happens naturally all the time. Dead cells flake off our bodies daily leaving room for new fresh cells underneath. In fact, as you’re reading this, thousands of tiny skin cells are falling off your body. So why do we need to help this processes along? The dead cells, although disregarded by the body, can hang around on the skin leaving it dull and listless. How can we help this process along?

Dry Skin Scrub

You will need a soft exfoliating body brush, any brush will do as long as it has soft bristles. Stand in the shower and using gentle circular strokes massage your entire body starting with your feet and working your way up towards your shoulders. Pay attention to your upper arms, thighs, bottom, heels and elbows and of course any areas that you are having a problem with dry skin. Shower using a gentle body wash. Use a special facial brush for your face, they can be bought from any good beauty salon.

Bath Mitts and Loofahs

Bath mitts and loofahs tend to get overlooked when we think of exfoliation. However they make an excellent body scrub. If you have bath mitts, put a bar of soap inside the mitt and gentle massage over your entire body while showering. Pay careful attention to your upper arms, thighs, bottom, heels and elbows.

Oily Skin and Exfoliation

If you have oily skin, exfoliation is very important to keep your pores from blocking: however do not over stimulate your skin by being too enthusiastic, otherwise your skin will go into overdrive with sebum!

Exfoliating Body Brush - far too much

Many people believe if a little exfoliation is good a lot must be even better. It’s a notion which is completely wrong. Over exfoliation will only remove the natural protective barrier on your skin which will result in your skin becoming sensitive, irritated and prematurely aged.

Exfoliating Body Brush Recipes

Sugar Body Scrub

1-2 cups brown sugar
½ cup olive oil
¼ vanilla extract (optional for a scent)

Pour the brown sugar into a bowl and pack it tightly using the back of a spoon. Add the olive oil and mix together to form a paste. Massage paste gently all over your body; shower to rinse off.

exfoliating body brush Ocean Body Scrub

2 large tablespoons of sea salt
Baby oil or olive oil to make a paste
1 drop rose essential oil or an essential oil of your choice

Mix the salt, olive/baby oil and essential oil together and leave for a few minutes to allow the oil to soak into the salt. Gently massage over your entire body before showering off. Epson Salt Pick up a handful of espon salts and massage over your wet skin in gentle circular moments, starting with your feet and continuing upwards. Rinse off with a bath or shower.