Sugar Scrub Heaven!! 10 DIY Exfoliators!

Let me just say Y’all, I am in scrub heaven! I can’t get enough of facial, body and lip scrub recipes! The article “10 DIY Exfoliators and Sugar Scrubs - So Good You Could Eat Them”  by Alexandra Evans, drew me in, for sure! Looking at the images I could almost smell them through my Mac Pro screen! No, really!

Being that I’m on this whole detox train now; see my previous post on the detox bath for proof, I dove right into making and trying these sugar scrub recipes. I made up the "Green Tea Sugar Scrub” right away, and it left my skin feeling completely exfoliated, soft and it smelled good too! Check out the ingredients below:

Ingredients:
    •    1 1/2 cup of Suger (in my opinion brown coarse sugar)
    •    2tsp Green tea powder
    •    2 Green tea bags
    •    1 cup Coconut oil

Click here for instructions from Inspire Beauty Tips.
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There so many benefits to exfoliating our skin, and the results are fantastic! Rough skin and dry patches, be GONE! “There are so many exfoliating scrubs on the market, but some can contain plastic microbeads, which are no good for the environment. They don’t break down and they’re too tiny to be filtered out by sewage systems. So what happens? Fish swallow them. Read more about why California proposed a ban on these beads here. You wont miss the exfoliating sensation by ceasing to use those beads.”

I love the idea of making various scrubs, putting them in cute little (or big) jars, and gifting them to friends, family, coworkers, whomever! We can all benefit; just be sure when you share, that you provide the ingredients. Natural doesn’t mean it’s safe for everyone. Some people are allergic to certain ingredients. So doing a skin test is recommended. OK, so be sure to check out her article for other scrub recipes such as: the Baby Rose Sugar Scrub, Coffee Scrub for Fading Stretch Marks, Pluot-Pear Body Exfoliator, Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub (yum!), Vanilla Pumpkin Body Scrub, and more!

Happy scrubbing! Be sure to share any tips in the comments on exfoliating, detoxing or sugar scrub recipes! Sharing is caring!

xoxo The Find Queen!

Image: One Green Planet

Health IS Wealth! Detox, Anyone?

I have a confession, I just now carefully hopped onto this detox train! Yes, without telling my age, I’ve gone quite some time NOT detoxing. At least, not knowingly. As I said before, I’m a pinterest addict, and you can’t miss a pin on some form of detoxing while scrolling. I even created a board dedicated to detoxing and cleansing! Have I done it yet? I’m slowly beginning to practice techniques. I started with ‘dry-brushing.' I’ll post on that shortly.

Today, I plan to begin practicing this ‘detox bath’ thing. So, it was fitting that I came across and clicked on the pin “Why & How To Take A Detox Bath”. The authors Vanessa & Tom of the ‘Healthy Living How To’ website helped me understand how to, and the benefits of a detox bath.

The comment, “In this day and age, our bodies are subject to more toxins than ever” pulled me in immediately, and noting that, “a detox bath encourages the body to efficiently flush out toxins” kept me reading!

“Detoxification is the body’s way of removing and metabolizing these dangerous compounds. It is a process the body does naturally without us even knowing it. However, the capacity of the body’s detoxification process is not endless.”

Interesting.

“Our toxic burden is a result of the toxins we are exposed to and our body’s ability to naturally detox. The more toxins we are exposed to, the harder the body has to work at eliminating these toxins.”

To learn about the endless list of toxins that could harm our bodies is terrifying! Before even leaving our homes, we’re exposed: “many start their day with a hot shower, the water is contaminated with pollutants, the soap and shampoo is full of chemicals, the toothpaste has fluoride, from there we may have breakfast where the food has been treated with pesticides or even genetically modified.”

The good news is we have several options to purify our temples; our bodies! Detox baths is just one of the ways.

“Taking a detox bath, not only boosts our health and well-being, but it also strengthens our immune system and prevents disease. A detox bath is one of the easiest healing therapies that can be done to facilitate and enhance our body’s natural detoxification process.”

Epsom salt is the main ingredient used in a detox bath; something that most of us keep in our homes. Adding 5-10 drops of an essential oil like lavender just amps up the benefits! They mention that, “If your bath water is not filtered, add 1 cup of baking soda as this helps neutralize the chemicals, primarily chlorine, as well as increase mineral absorption.”

So, dump in 2 cups of Epsom salt, your choice of essential oil(s), 1 cup of baking soda (optional), dive in and soak for at least 20 minutes! When you’re all done cleansing your lovely body, climb out of the tub slowly (you’re wet & slippery from the oils & you may feel lightheaded), and once you’re dry, apply a natural moisturizer (my faves: coconut oil & shea butter). It’s suggested not to eat immediately after taking a detox bath. Bummer, I know. But hey, you’re free to drink some filtered water to hydrate, and to take time to rest and rejuvenate! You did well! Ahhhhh toxins be gone!

Check out the full article here! As always, be sure to leave comments and share your tips on detoxing. Sharing is caring!

xoxo The Find Queen!

Image: healthylivinghowto.com