Easy as 1, 2, 3, 4...for real and ya'll recall how lazy I can be. I would not share this with you if it wasn't simple, easy, and amazing. You may already have everything you need in the kitchen. I first made this scrub three years ago, because I have the driest skin in the world. I was hooked after my first use. I probably could use it more often, especially now in these cold, dry, winter months. When I do use it, it is after dry brushing and before I turn on the water in the shower.
| INGREDIENTS: 1/2 fresh lemon 1/2 cup of granulated sugar 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. organic honey |  |
MAKE IT:
In a small ceramic or glass jar, squeeze the juice from half of a fresh lemon, add the olive oil and stir well. Add in the honey and mix again. Finally, add in the sugar and mix until all ingredients are combined. At this point, you may want to add more sugar until you reach the consistency you like. I prefer a wetter sugar scrub. Play around, there's really no messing it up.
In a small ceramic or glass jar, squeeze the juice from half of a fresh lemon, add the olive oil and stir well. Add in the honey and mix again. Finally, add in the sugar and mix until all ingredients are combined. At this point, you may want to add more sugar until you reach the consistency you like. I prefer a wetter sugar scrub. Play around, there's really no messing it up.
 Olive oil and lemon juice. |  Adding honey into the mix. |  Finally adding in the sugar! |
WHY:
Lemon: Natural source of vitamin C and will help your skin look brighter.
Olive Oil: Contains vitamin E and is a natural moisturizer.
Honey: Opens up the pores making them easier to clean. Antibacterial and works well to clear up and prevent acne. Contains antioxidants and is moisturizing and soothing for the skin.
Sugar: Acts an an exfoliator, cleaning pores and removing dead skin cells.
HOW:
This sugar scrub can be used on the body and the face. On the body, apply it all over using circular motions, feel free to take extra time on areas that made need more TLC (feet, elbows, cuticles, etc.). Rinse off in the shower. If using on your face, the technique is the same, but be gentle. Of course, avoid the eye area and any open wounds as the lemon may sting. Leave on for about 10 minutes then rinse with cool water.
Lemon: Natural source of vitamin C and will help your skin look brighter.
Olive Oil: Contains vitamin E and is a natural moisturizer.
Honey: Opens up the pores making them easier to clean. Antibacterial and works well to clear up and prevent acne. Contains antioxidants and is moisturizing and soothing for the skin.
Sugar: Acts an an exfoliator, cleaning pores and removing dead skin cells.
HOW:
This sugar scrub can be used on the body and the face. On the body, apply it all over using circular motions, feel free to take extra time on areas that made need more TLC (feet, elbows, cuticles, etc.). Rinse off in the shower. If using on your face, the technique is the same, but be gentle. Of course, avoid the eye area and any open wounds as the lemon may sting. Leave on for about 10 minutes then rinse with cool water.
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