Paste Sugar

Posted on Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 at 4:51 am

Paste Sugar

Why Use Sugar Body Scrubs For Healthy Skin by Carol Sheppard

Skin exfoliation helps to remove dead skin cells to keep your skin looking smooth and young. Most people spend a lot of money on body scrubs, but there is a way to treat your skin without spending a lot of money. You can make sugar body scrubs at home if you have the right ingredients. There are some tips which you can follow to make sure you make only the best scrub. What you will need to make sugar body scrubs:

Brown sugar is the main ingredient in sugar body scrubs. However, brown sugar is too harsh on its own and you will need to soften it. Some of the things you can add include essential oils such as olive oils which not only soothe your skin, but also a glow to it. You can also add honey which is a natural moisturizer. Lemon juice, milk and ground coffee beans are other ingredients that you can add to the scrub.

Take all your ingredients and find a clean a surface to mix the ingredients. You may want to mix the ingredients in the kitchen to avoid inconveniences from other family members. Mix the sugar in a large bowl and then set it aside. Next, take the oils and honey and mix them is a separate small bowl. Mix them consistently until they achieve the desired texture, and then mix the paste with the sugar. You will need to mix the two until they form a clear paste. You can use the paste and store the rest in the refrigerator in a plastic bowl.

How to use sugar body scrubs:

It is important to take a bath before you use sugar body scrubs or any other scrubs for that matter. This helps to open the skin pores to make sure the scrub works more effectively. Take the scrub and rub it gently on your skin. You can use the scrub twice or thrice every week for successful outcomes. The scrub should not be used on the face since the skin on your face is a bit sensitive and can be damaged by the sugar particles. Using the scrub can tear the skin around your eyes and mouth, hence should be used on less sensitive areas such as the elbows, legs, feet, knees and back.

Benefits of sugar body scrubs:

The main benefit of sugar body scrubs is that they are antibacterial which make them ideal body care products. The scrub does not produce any side effects which is common with most body products. However, you will need to clean your skin thoroughly after using the scrub to prevent skin irritation. In addition, the scrub does not dehydrate the muscles.

Homemade sugar scrubs are easy and affordable to make. The scrub contains oils and essential oils to make your skin glow and shine. Make sure to use the scrub two to three times in a week for more effective results.

Carol Sheppard owns ScentsOfStAugustine.com which includes 2 retail stores in gorgeous St. Augustine, Florida. The company features handmade scented soy candles, organic soaps, bath salts and more For additional information, please visit the website or telephone customer service at 904-829-8733.

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