Wednesday, May 27, 2015

3 homemade recipe to take care of body, feet and hands

Maple Sugar Body Polish
• 1½ cups raw or brown sugar
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/3 cup olive oil
Preparation: In a medium plastic container with lid, mix ingredients well. Apply to wet skin in a circular scrub motion. Rinse well, and then follow with body lotion. Use once a week.
Hint: While shampooing, place container on shower floor, to warm it up during use. Also, take care when exiting shower, as the floor may become slippery.




Cornmeal Mush Exfoliator
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• 1/8 cup cornmeal
Preparation: In a small bowl, mix milk and cornmeal together, and then message on to freshly washed face and neck. Allow the much to sit for five minutes. Rinse with warm water and follow with moisturizer. Use once or twice a week.






Strawberry Hand and Foot Exfoliant
Strawberries contain a natural fruit acid, which aids in exfoliation.
• 8-10 Strawberries
• 2 tablespoons Apricot Oil (you may substitute olive oil)
• 1 teaspoon of coarse salt, such as Kosher Salt, or Sea Salt
Preparation: Mix together all ingredients, massage into hands and feet, rinse, and pat dry.