Can’t get your fave body scrub right now? Maybe you just
want to go all-natural. Either way, we chose some great DIY recipes just for you using the ingredients
you have in your pantry. These recipes have no more than 4 ingredients and take
minutes to make.
These three common ingredients
are easily available: strawberries, bananas and cucumbers. With each ingredient they give you
up to four recipes.
Why these ingredients work to give you
glowing skin:
- Strawberries contain salicylic acid, which is a beta hydroxy acid
useful for problematic skin.
- Bananas are an excellent natural ingredient you can use to
maintain the freshness and softness of your skin on your face and body.
- Cucumbers are a wonder in the beauty world, and they are often
found in cosmetics, especially skincare. They can smooth fine lines and
wrinkles while supplying the skin with B vitamins.
Choose the ingredient that works best for you based on your
skin type. And then have a blast.
Strawberry Recipe
- 6 strawberries
- 3 Tablespoons sweet almond oil
- 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
Using a
blender or food processor, blend the ingredients until the consistency is
creamy and contains no big chunks of strawberry. Apply to wet skin in a
circular massaging motion making sure to apply to areas that feel rough and
dry. Rinse with warm water. This scrub is great for smoothing your complexion
and adding a radiant glow to your skin.
Cucumber
Recipe
- 1 cucumber
(chopped)
- 5 leaves
fresh basil
- 5
Tablespoons brown sugar
- 5
Tablespoons coconut oil (liquid)
Pulse ingredients in blender or food processor for 1 minute until
the mixture becomes homogeneous. Light massage it on your wet skin, and rinse
with warm water. This scrub exfoliates and moisturizes the skin, which can be
done 2 times a week to maintain smoothness and elasticity. Enjoy the light and
refreshing aroma of cucumbers as you scrub impurities away.
Banana recipe
- 1 banana (pureed)
- 3 Tablespoons plain yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons honey
Mix ingredients in a blender or food processer until smooth and
massage lightly on wet skin for 2 to 3 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Whip one up
today and see how your skin glows.
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