Home-made face-packs, scrubs, facial masks, hair care products, dandruff treatment and body wraps are based on herbs and other natural ingredients are the best products to use. These help improve the skin texture; detoxify the skin cells and help in production of natural oil and moisture the skin. Natural Scrubs Almond based scrub Melt half teaspoon of beeswax and add 1 tsp castor oil and half teaspoon apricot oil and mix well. Remove from the heat and add one tablespoon of sea salt and one teaspoon of almond powder. Blend in two teaspoons of baby shampoo base and blend all the ingredients well. Use as a scrub while bathing.

Anti-wrinkle Scrub

Take half papaya and mix in four tablespoons of rice flour. Add a few drops of orange oil and combine well. Apply to the face scrubbing lightly in circular motions. Leave on face for about 5 minutes. Moisturize using natural plant oil. Wash off with cold water.

Anti – toxin Scrub

Mash a few strawberries with four tablespoon of rice flour and apply to the face. Scrub lightly in circular movements. Let it stay for about 5 minutes. Moisturize using natural plant oil. Wash off with cold water.

Milk based scrub

Put quarter cup of rolled oats, quarter cup of goat milk or buttermilk, one tablespoon sea salt, one tablespoon of cornmeal and one tablespoon of rose petal powder into a food processor and blend well. Add a few drops essential oil of your choice while processing. Use as required.

Take 1 tsp of Turmeric powder, 2 tbsp of Citrus blend, 1 tbsp of ground apricot kernels, 1 tbsp of powdered glycerin soap, 1 tbsp of Aloe Vera gel, 1 tbsp of almond oil, 1 tbsp of Rice bran oil and 1 tsp of Sandalwood oil in a container. Blend well into a smooth paste adding water as required. Apply on clean skin and wash off after 5 minutes.

To any of the above scrubs you can add powdered lemon or orange peel, lavender buds, essential oils like chamomile, calendula etc. If the scrub mix gets too dry, add water. Gently massage on to the skin, leave for a maximum of 5 minutes and rinse well with cold water.

 

 

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