I took Audrey to get some skin care stuff at Ulta a couple of weeks ago. I'm not sure I'm ready for her to be ready for that, but her skin was starting to get a few little blemishes and it seems like a good idea to get her in the habit of caring for her skin before it's really necessary.
Anyway.
The gal told me that one of the best things for exfoliation is a sugar scrub. And not a brand you buy, but just plain old sugar from the kitchen. Make a paste with some water and use it on those areas where you need a little extra help.
So I put some sugar in some pretty jars (I made one for me too) and have been using it on those areas where I tend to get blackheads or dry skin. And I have to tell you I could feel an IMMEDIATE difference. In just a week or so, my skin is much softer and smoother. I can see a difference too! (Just be sure to rinse really well!)
Next up on my list to figure out? Homemade Lysol wipes.
When I keep wipes in all the bathrooms, the bathrooms stay clean. The girls are great about wiping up the counters and sink when there are wipes quickly available. Otherwise? Not so much. But they're so expensive.
As I was waking up this morning, I was thinking how I used to make my own baby wipes and thought the same idea might work. So I'm off to see if I can't find a recipe.
Happy Saturday!
I thought I'd Google it quick and found a great site. Click here for all kinds of recipes. I am SO making these!
You can also mix Baking Soda with Cetaphil and use that as a daily scrub.....it really exfoliates well and the baking soda granuals keep their texture......
The dermatologist recommeneded it and it works great...especially on 12 year old skin....
Posted by: Stephanie Kernochan | March 21, 2009 at 07:42 AM
Good Morning Joanne...just catching up on the Heim blogs this AM. I have a running WORD docuement of home made gifts that don't require craftyness...which I don't opposes as a gift. I added your mocha recipe to it also. I guess you could double the sugar and cut the salt for your face. Choose a lotion that is good for the face.
Body Scrub
1/2c sugar
1/4c salt
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp water
1 tsp scented lotion
My friend made me some for a gift. Got a cute container from Hobby Lobby and called it Girly Girl on a tag w/ a ribbon.
Kimberly
Posted by: Kimberly | March 21, 2009 at 08:26 AM
Sounds like good stuff. I'll have to try it.
Posted by: Melissa @ Breath of Life | March 21, 2009 at 11:18 AM
Great skin care ideas. Might even work for a 12 year old boy whose face needs a good scrubbin'. I hear they exist, anyway...
Posted by: gretchen | March 22, 2009 at 01:03 PM
Thank you for the link to this website, Joanne! I've been using a solution of 1 cup white vinegar to 1 quart water for our laminate floors for the past several months, and I really like the way that it cleans. It does just as good a job as the expensive special laminate cleaners I used to buy from Home Depot, and it makes me feel good to know exactly what's in this cleaning solution.
Posted by: Karen | March 23, 2009 at 09:19 AM
Another option for acne (a two time accutane graduate can vouch for) plain ole' Dial soap. Yep, with some form of exfoliant (be it sugar, salt, baking soda or a buff puff). The Dial is antibacterial and the exfoliation removes the build up. I kid you not people compliment my skin now...and NEVER did with the super expensive stuff!! Good luck!
Posted by: Allison | March 23, 2009 at 10:04 AM
Love the sugar idea - and the cute jar. I will have to try it out on my daughter, who is just beginning to have a few outbreaks herself.
Posted by: Kristy | March 24, 2009 at 04:52 AM