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Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Lemon and Honey Sugar Scrub

What you’ll need:
1/2 fresh lemon
1/2 cup of granulated sugar
1 tbls of olive oil
1 tbls of organic honey
1 medium sized bowl with lid
Ingredient Benefits:
Lemon – A natural source of Vitamin C; A natural astringent that tightens pores and brightens the complexion.
Sugar – A natural exfoliator; a natural source of glycolic acid which evens out skin tone, and improves overall skin texture by removing dead, dull skin cells.
Olive Oil – High in Vitamin E which soothes and heals skin; a natural moisturizing ingredient.
Honey – A natural source of anti-oxidants making it a perfect ingredients for age preventions; a natural humectant so it locks water into the skin keeping the complexion hydrated.

INSTRUCTIONS:
  1. Add lemon juice and olive oil in to a bowl and mix together. 
  2. Add the honey and wisk quickly until the ingredients bind together into a medium thick consistency. You can add or subtract the amount of olive oil and honey that you use depending on how thick you want your scrub to be. 
  3. Add in the sugar and mix it all. If you sense that there is not enough sugar to get the scrubbing done, add a bit more. 
Face Scrub: The lemon and sugar scrub is also great for the face, but use with gentle circular motions. This scrub is ideal for people who suffer from breakouts and acne.

I hope this helps!!! I use this scrub once a week!!! 
It really helps my skin become more hydrated and fresh all day long.
xoxo