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Homemade Facial Scrubs and Masks

7/21/2017

 
In addition to making your face feel clean and renewed, a good facial scrub can prevent breakouts and exfoliate dry skin. Next time you're ready for a facial, try making a scrub or mask at home: you'll save money, and with a little practice you can swap out ingredients and create a unique blend that suits your preferences.

Chamomile and Oatmeal Scrub
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Best for: Normal to Oily Skin types
​¼ cup chamomile tea (brewed and cooled)
¼ cup oatmeal (lightly ground)
2 Tbsp honey
2 drops almond oil


Combine all ingredients. Gently rub all face, leave on for a few minutes than wash off with warm water.


Oatmeal Exfoliating Scrub
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2 heaped tsp fine oatmeal
1 tsp baking soda.


​​Combine with enough water to make a thick paste. Leave on for a few minutes than wash off with warm water.


Egg White Mask
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​1 egg white
1 teaspoon of orange juice
1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder

​Whisk egg white, orange juice and turmeric powder together. Leave mask on for 10 to 15 minutes. Wash off with warm water. 


Honey Lip Scrub
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1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp honey
2 tsp white sugar
A dash of lemon juice.

Mix ingredients together to make a sugary paste. Gently sweep mixture back and forth over lips. 


Honey, Lemon and Oatmeal Facial Scrub
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4 Tbls honey
1 tsp lemon juice
½ cup oatmeal
¼ cup buttermilk

Grind oatmeal in blender or food processor. Combine honey, lemon and buttermilk in bowl with ground oatmeal. Mix until it becomes a paste. Use on face and neck for 10-15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. 


Avocado Mask
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​1/2 ripe avocado
1 teaspoon plain yogurt
1 teaspoon of honey
1 teaspoon virgin olive oil

Mash avocado until it's soft then mix in yogurt, honey, and olive oil until it forms a paste. Use on face and neck for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with warm water. 


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    I've been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2006. In my free time I enjoy hiking with my husband and dog. I also have a passion for cooking, baking and gardening.

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    • About the Practitioner
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    • Benefits of Massage