DIY: Body Scrub

I recently ran out of my sea salt body scrub, which I purchased at this event in October, and I was desperate to get rid of all the dead skin on my body. I decided to put together sugar and olive oil and use that as my scrub. It works really well!

I already use sugar and lemon juice as a scrub on my face so why not switch it up? I prefer to use brown sugar because it's slightly denser than regular white sugar.

I love body scrubs, they really make a huge difference. I tend to pick up the body washes that have the little moisture beads, it does make my life easier and is very useful.

I like to use the scrub twice a week to ensure that the dead skin is gone. And to keep it away. Having soft, smooth skin helps my moisturizer sink in. My skin really soaks in the moisture.




Here are the instructions for the scrub:

Materials/Ingredients:
- measuring cup
- container or jar
- brown sugar
- olive oil

Steps:

1. Fill the measuring cup with as much sugar as you need.
(I used about a cup. This should last me for a month. It really depends on how much you need)

2. Pour the sugar into container or jar.
** Make sure there is a proper seal for the container.

3. Pour out half the amount of olive oil; there should be a greater ratio of sugar.
** If you used 1/2 cup of sugar than measure out 1/4 cup of olive oil

4. Mix together thoroughly

5. Enjoy your homemade scrub!

**Tip: use the scrub BEFORE you shower. It works a lot better on dry skin, meaning no water involved as yet. The removal of the dead skin is a lot more effective.

**pictures of my scrub coming soon

Banana Hair Mask Update

This is an update for the DIY hair mask I tried last week. It worked wonders for my hair, I got so many compliments on it. The mask made my hair extremely soft and shiny.

The day I tried the mask (Wednesday July 07th) my hair was immediately soft. I could feel the difference in the shower as I washed my hair.

By Saturday it was time to wash my hair again and this time it was even better! The texture was amazing and I was so happy. I haven't had a hair day like that in a long time. The mask managed to lock in my shine for an entire week! My hair was so manageable that day, no fuss when I was styling it.

I highly recommend you try this hair mask. If you have dry, damaged hair, this mask is for you. It's so simple and the best part you already have the ingredients in your kitchen!

Check out my blog entry "DIY: Banana Hair Mask" if you are just hearing about this mask for the first time.

Enjoy and let me know the results; comment below and I'll be sure to reply. I'm going to try and apply it once every week, because I tend to use a lot of heat on my hair.

These photos were taken on the Wednesday when I tried it.

DIY: Epsom Salt Spray

Check out this great tutorial on how to make your own salt spray.

Great for getting that textured beachy look.



This is KL's YouTube channel. She's incredibly talented!

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Saudia

DIY: Egg White Facial

Hey! Hope everyone is having a great Wednesday. It's time for another DIY. I have been using this technique for about a year now. I really started using natural products ever since I got hit with acne 2 years ago. Now this one just consists of eggs, particularly the egg white. This facial has become one of the most popular tips out there.



The egg white contains calcium, potassium and iron. By applying it to your face you receive an instant lift. It is known to reduce the appearance of minor breakouts and enlarged pores. The egg yolk contains a lot of protein and nutrients that are very moisturizing.

Let's begin:

1. You will need one egg. And start by cracking it open and separating the yolk. Do this over a bowl so that the egg whites can be collected. Put aside the yolk for now.
2. Lightly whisk the egg white, until it is frothy.
**Make sure your face is cleansed and un-moisturized.
3. Now take a small amount of the egg white in your fingers or with a cotton pad. Apply it to your face.
** You may apply several layers of the egg white, do this quickly as the egg whites will dry.
4. Let this dry for 10-15 minutes. You can tell when it is time when you cannot move your face.
5. Rinse your face with warm water and pat dry.
6. Now you can use the yolk! Take about a teaspoon and apply to your face.
7. The process is similar, wait until the yolk dries and wash with warm water.
8. Apply your favourite moisturizer.

Now say hello to an instant face lift! It's Botox the natural way.
Enjoy! Comment below and let me know if you have tried it and your results.

x
Saudia

DIY: Lemon Scrub

Recently my skin has been acting up, weather, hormones and what not. I became very frustrated and started using my regular technique to get rid of acne. However, I came across a video on YouTube on this lemon scrub; it works wonders! So I wanted to blog about this DIY.

Needed:
- lemon juice
- cosmetic cotton round
- granulated sugar (white or brown)





STEP 1: Juice 1 lemon; an alternative is prepared lemon juice which comes in bottles.

STEP 2: Saturate the cotton pad in the lemon juice.

STEP 3: Add about a teaspoon of sugar on the cotton pad.

STEP 4: Make sure your face has been cleansed and use the cotton pad to exfoliate. Try to focus on the problem areas.

STEP 5: Wash your face with lukewarm water and pat dry. Your face should be extremely soft now :)

STEP 6: Moisturize. I like to moisturize with olive oil. It keeps my face soft and lightens up my acne scars!

BTW here is the YouTube link!
http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=9vkCR2ZWAe4