Frugal Beauty Tip #2

Did you know that 90% of household dust is actually dead skin cells?  Eeeww!!!  I know.  You can combat that and have great looking, healthy skin by simply exfoliating at least once a week.  If you deal with acne or have oily skin then you should exfoliate at least twice a week.  

What is exfoliation?  Exfoliation is the practice of removing dead skin cells from the epidermis or the top layer of skin.  Skin can shed 30,000 to 40,000 dead cells per minute naturally; however many of us need exfoliation products to help skin shed, to reduce acne and get smooth, soft, healthy looking skin. Exfoliation practices are different for the body and the face.

Here are some ways to exfoliate your body:

• Use a body scrub (evasive is preferred) 
• Use a body mask
• Use body wash and an exfoliating glove
• Use body wash and an exfoliating body scrunchy
• Use a pumice stone (feet only)

Here are some ways to exfoliate your face:

• Use a scrub that is non evasive (gentle)
• Use a facial brush
• Use a mask
• Use exfoliating facial pads

There are many benefits to exfoliating.  

1. Less household dust, less housework, yaaaa!!!!
2. Younger looking skin
3. Less problems with acne
4. healthier looking skin

The frugal beauty tip benefit to exfoliating is that your skin is better able to absorb your moisturizers, lotions, body butters therefore you'll use less product which will save you money. Also making your own scrubs and masks can save you money as well.

Here are two recipes that you can make at home to exfoliate your body and face.

You'll need the following for making a body scrub:

1 cup of organic virgin coconut oil

1 cup of pink Himalayan or Epsom salt

1/4 cup of coconut oil

15 drops of your favorite essential oil (s)

Directions:

1. Melt coconut oil in microwave or over a double broiler
2. Once melted remove from heat
3. Add the 1/4 cup of coconut oil and the pink Himalayan or Epsom salt
4. Stir until combined
5. Add essential oil (s)
6. Let sit until it solidifies stirring every 10 minutes or put it in the fridge to speed up the process
7. Stir until well combined and then put in an airtight container
8. To use rub on skin and rinse with warm water

You'll need the following for making a facial mask for use with all skin types:
Half of a banana
1 tablespoon of orange juice
1 tablespoon of honey

Directions:

1. Mix all of the above ingredients well
2. Apply to face avoiding the eyes & lips
3. Keep on for at least 15 minutes
4. Rinse with lukewarm water
5. Then moisturize

Enjoy beautiful, healthy skin!!!