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Cold wintery weather is here, meaning our skin is more prone to dryness, cracking and irritation. Look after your skin health this winter season with this DIY moisturizing natural body scrub that uses less than five ingredients. Your new best-kept secret to supple, soft and glowing skin all winter round!
Colder temperatures and lower humidity levels can affect the skin more than you think.
The outermost layer of the skin, called the epidermis, is the skin’s natural barrier and protection from harmful toxins from entering the body. Moisture is critical for this barrier to maintain its function - where loss of moisture causes cracking, breakages and dryness.
Furthermore, harsh winds and rain may strip the skin from its natural oils that keep the barrier moisturized to perform at its best.
Dry skin as a result of cold weather can manifest in many ways, including itching, stinging, cracks, rough patches, flaking and redness.
To protect the skin in winter and prevent dryness, you need to ensure you are constantly replenishing lost moisture, and removing dead skin cells that are stopping the moisture from getting well absorbed and working its magic by frequent exfoliation.
But there’s no need to use harsh chemicals and toxic products that can do more harm than good. There is a great natural alternative. A simple regimen of a natural body scrub and carrier oils is the perfect winter salve to protect and keep your skin hydrated all year long.
This ultra healing DIY body scrub is about to be a winter staple. It features only natural products that hydrate, soothe and nourish the skin for smooth and supple skin. With only a few ingredients, you can quickly make your own natural body scrub at home - and store it for later use in an airtight container.
Recipe:
Directions:
In a small bowl, mix the ingredients together until it forms a paste. Use on dry skin before a shower and scrub in circular motion for a few minutes, then rinse off with water.
For extra hydration support, reapply some coconut oil or aloe vera onto the skin after a shower to lock in the moisture. Allow the natural product to absorb before dressing.
Aloe vera gel is a rich, nourishing gel from the leaves of the succulent aloe plant. It contains over 75 nutrients, from anti-aging vitamin C to hydrating fatty acids. Aloe vera gel also contains naturally occurring enzymes and amino acids that work to rejuvenate the skin.
Suffer from dry hands? Aloe vera gel is the perfect skin salve, that can help naturally soothe redness and inflammation that dryness causes.
When choosing aloe vera gel, always look out for purity and concentration. Look for at least a 99% gel that contains no added preservatives, fragrances or artificial additives for the best quality for your skin.
The most versatile oil, coconut oil is naturally rich in caprylic acid, fatty acids, MCTs and vitamin E. The fatty acids found in the oil provide moisture and hydration, as well as supporting the natural skin’s barrier. The vitamin E in the coconut oil also acts as a potent antioxidant to prevent damage to skin cells and fight aging that is accelerated by dry skin.
Which coconut oil is best for skin applications? Look for a pure, fractionated coconut oil to guarantee quality and avoid any unnecessary additives that can dry the skin out further.
There are more uses to brown sugar and coffee than you think! Instead of throwing away your used coffee grounds, add them to this DIY scrub recipe for the perfect dead-skin zapper. As well as scrubbing away dry skin, coffee contains caffeine and other anti-inflammatory compounds that promote skin circulation and a healthy glow.
Brown sugar’s granulated nature is also an ideal natural exfoliant, perfect for clearing away dead skin cells to enhance moisture absorption from other products.
Make your own DIY skin body scrub using simple at home ingredients - the true secret to smooth, healthy and supple skin all year long.
