Try a scrub with the soothing power of lavender.
By Janice Cox
Soy is great for the skin. It increases collagen production and helps keep skin tone even. This scrub also is soothing to dry skin because it uses sugar, which is less dehydrating than harsh chemical peels or salt rubs. The vegetable oil also helps moisturize, and dried lavender is naturally soothing and antiseptic to dry skin.
• 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons soy milk
• 2 teaspoons dried lavender flowers or 1 to 2 drops lavender essential oil
1. Stir all ingredients together until smooth and pour into a clean container.
2. To use: standing in the tub or shower, gently massage the mixture all over your body to increase circulation and remove any dry or flaky skin. Rinse well, then follow with a light natural oil or rich body lotion.
Janice Cox is the author of Natural Beauty at Home(Henry Holt and Company, 2002).
1 Comment
I used organic sugar for the larger crystal size & increased the amount used to 1 cup because I like a thicker scrub. I also substituted coconut oil for the vegetable oil because of its natural healing properties. I crushed the lavender flowers with my mortar & pestle before adding to the mixture, in addition to 2 drops of the lavender oil. This is a very gentle smelling scrub that has a beautiful consistency. Definitely a new favorite for anxiety and eczema!