DIY: Homemade Citrus Facial Scrub

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Citrus fruits, like oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit, offer a number of benefits. The alpha hydroxyl acids naturally exfoliate our skin and citrus has astringent, antiseptic and detoxifying effects on the skin. Additionally citrus scents can be relaxing and refreshing, leaving you feeling quite pampered. Here are three homemade spa treatments with citrus fruit that you can do at home.

Relaxing Citrus Spa Bath

Grab two oranges and two lemons, dim the lights and if you choose, light a few beeswax or soy candles – it’s time to pamper yourself. Slice the oranges and lemons into ¼ inch or smaller thick slices. Run a warm bath and drop the slices into it just before you settle in for a refreshing and cleansing soak.

Citrus Mask

Combine one medium-sized papaya, the juice from one lemon, and a teaspoon of honey in a blender on low speed until you have a smooth cream or paste. Transfer to a small container. Wash your face and dry it. Apply the mask, leave on for thirty minutes and rinse clean. The natural fruit acids will exfoliate your skin and leave your face feeling smooth and radiant.

Milk Cleanser and Lemon Toner

In a small bowl, combine one teaspoon of powdered milk and one teaspoon of water, then mix until you have a smooth paste. Apply to your face and neck. Apply the mixture to your face in small massaging circles. Rinse, dry and squeeze one small lemon into a clean container. Apply lemon juice to a cotton ball and apply to your clean skin. The lemon juice serves as the perfect toner to your clean, non-oily milk cleanser.

Citrus/Almond Scrub

Scrubs are a great way to exfoliate dead skin from your face, elbows, knees and other rough areas of your skin. The lemon juice and zest in this recipe adds a nice invigorating scent and helps exfoliate.

You’ll need:
* 3 almonds
* The zest from 1 lemon
* 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
* 1 teaspoon honey

Directions
Grab a clean coffee grinder or food processor and ground up your three almonds. Zest a lemon and add that to the food processor or coffee grinder. Pour ground mixture into a small bowl and add lemon juice and honey. Mix until combined and you have a lemony, yet coarse cream. Apply the mixture to your clean and dry face, massaging in a circular motion to lift and remove dirt and dead skin. Rinse clean with warm water.

Citrus is often used to lighten hair during the summer by taking advantage of a chemical reaction with the sun that lightens the hair. It’s also used to exfoliate rough elbows and knees by simply halving a lemon and rubbing on the rough spots.
Citrus, in short, offers a number of beauty benefits naturally. It invigorates with its natural and appealing aroma and enhances any home beauty regimen.

Enjoy!




My Homemade Shea Butter Recipe

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Recently I did a video to show you how I make one of my favorite homemade Shea butter recipes. I use a variety of different types of Shea butters and can honestly say that I love the now solutions brand of Shea butter. It is a white Shea butter with a creamy light texture to it. It is easy to mix with other ingredients as you see fit and once on your hair it leaves a light airy feeling to your hair. Allowing your hair to breathe and not feel weighed down.

I am experimenting with other butters such a mango butters, and illpe butter for my hair, and will make another video once I am pleased with another homemade version that my hair and skin loves.

Yes, I use this mixture on my hair and skin.

Good Stuff!

Ingrediants Used:

Now Solutions Shea Butter Mixture

Coconut Oil: Spectrum brand or Nutiva ( the one I normally use)

Argon Oil: Indian Based Oil  (Great for strength and shine)

Jojoba Oil: Love, Love this Oil So light and a little goes a long way.

Avocado Oil: Unknown to Many but this oil is rich in vitamins A, D, E, its acts as a natural humectant,  and rich in proteins and amino acids.

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A Love Yourself Holistic Pedicure: Black Tea And Honey

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I am always trying to figure out new ways to bring out my inner calm by using different pampering techniques to soothe my soul. Like using at home holistic pedicures, body scrubs, lighting candles and such. With many of ushoneypedicure living in time where there can be a lot of stress, much of that stress if we allow it can take over out body and show outward even if we have not done much physical tedious work.

Did you know stress can actually show up in our feet? Our feet are in need of some major pampering on a regular basis. This natural regime is the perfect remedy for removing some of those toxins, and giving your feet the attention they so much deserve.

Honey is used as an ingredient in each of the following steps. Be sure to look for honey that is locally produced and organic. (If you are vegan, you can leave out the honey or go for some organic agave nectar.) I do not eat agave nectar which is something I will discuss in a later post, but very rarely I will use it as a substitute for some things.

 

This is an easy fall all natural Detox for your feet and soul!

 

What you will need is:

 

2 bags of black tea (look for fair-trade brands in stores)

Teaspoon of honey

Teaspoon of lemon

Bucket of warm/hot water

Soak your feet in the mixture for at least ten minutes. Be sure to use a pumice stone to remove dead skin. Proceed to the next step.

Foot scrub:

½ cup of Hawaiian sea salt (or any sea salt will do)

Teaspoon of honey

Three tablespoons of coconut oil (or any oil)

After combining these ingredients, massage onto your feet, paying extra attention to achy spots. While you’re at it, massage into your hands as well. Rinse off with warm water.

Moisturizing salve:

A tablespoon or two of honey (look at the farmers markets for the best deals)

A teaspoon or two of coconut oil  Or (sweet almond oil  as well)

Stir together the above ingredients in a bowl. Place the bowl in a larger vat of warm water to heat the honey/oil mixture as you Detox and scrub. Slather onto your feet and read a magazine for 10-15 minutes. You can wrap your feet in saran wrap or some old socks for an extra touch heated touch. When your time is up, and you feel it is time to take them off, rinse off thoroughly with warm water with your favorite gentle organic soap. (Castile Soap would do)

Use my mixture of Shea butter mixed with Jojoba oil or Grape seed Oil to top it all off and you’re done!

P.S.  Would Love to hear your comments on the Recipe.