Homemade Sugar Scrubs Made Simple
Homemade Sugar Scrubs Made Simple
by
Jennifer Stepanik
You only have one body; pamper it with organic personalised scrubs and you’ll reap the rewards. Then spread the love and share the secret to your sensational skin with family and friends. To find out more about creating your own body care products and staying healthy, log on to sugarscrubhomespa.com
Copyright © 2013 Jennifer Stepanik
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Disclaimer
Disclaimer: I am not a qualified herbalist. I am self-educated on health and homemade body care products and want to share my knowledge.
While the greatest care has been taken to provide accurate information in this eBook, it should not replace your own research. All skin types are different and I, Jennifer Stepanik, cannot be held responsible for any individual reaction.
You should not use body scrubs on broken or damaged skin. This eBook is not intended to cure, treat or prevent any disease or illness. If you have a persistent skin complaint you should seek professional medical advice.
Glass containers are not recommended for the bathroom as they can slip and break; plastic storage should be used in the shower or bathtub.
You should not use homemade body scrub that smells rancid or has signs of mould.
Homemade Sugar Scrubs Made Simple is intended for information purposes only.
Introduction to Sugar Scrubs
Sugar Story
Sugarcane has been providing us with saccharine sustenance for thousands of years. The plant originated in south east Asia in approximately the eighth century BC; the sweet juice was successfully extracted a couple of hundred years later; and the granules that we recognise today were manufactured some two thousand years ago.
Sugar has been used in beauty treatments ever since the crystals became widely available: the Egyptians understood the benefits of exfoliation; the Romans used sugar to draw moisture to their lips; and ancient Chinese, Indian and Polynesian civilisations combined sugar with other native ingredients to nourish the skin. Like us, our ancestors were pursuing their desire for a smooth, more youthful complexion.
As sugar manufacturing methods improved and trade routes from east to west were established, mixing sugar with oils to form a body scrub took off as a past-time worldwide; tried-and-tested family recipes were handed down through the generations. However, the rise of modern technology at the end of the 20th century, the commercialised addition of chemicals and the fashionable penchant for fancy brand names overtook the traditional craft. Now, as we move towards environmentally-friendly organic products and homemade remedies in a time of recession, the simple art of making natural sugar scrubs has been resurrected once again.
Exfoliation Benefits
So why have generations of people exfoliated their bodies? Dead skin cells naturally accumulate on your skin, clogging up the pores beneath them. The ageing process disrupts the natural cycle of the skin, leaving it rough and patchy. The process of exfoliation therefore, removes the uneven outermost lifeless layer, revealing the skin underneath as balanced, fresh and smooth.
By unclogging the pores and shedding the dead skin, you will reduce the likelihood of acne breakouts and blackhead formation. But there are many other benefits to exfoliation, as it:
- improves the skin’s texture;
- removes excess oil from the skin;
- allows new cells to regenerate;
- increases blood circulation to the skin;
- minimises fine lines and wrinkles;
- reduces cellulite;
- increases the skin’s ability to absorb a moisturiser;
- prepares the skin for an even fake tan application;
- exposes hair follicles for a closer shave; and
- removes dull tanned skin.
Skin is the body’s covering and how other people view us. Dull, lifeless skin, which is prematurely aged does not lend itself to a good look, so treat yourself to regular exfoliation and present a radiant and even first impression.
Scrub Know How
Scrubs are best applied during a bath or shower, when the skin is wet to help spread it easily. Working from the feet up, apply the scrub with gentle pressure in an upward circular motion to your legs and arms, down your back and up your torso to your heart. Remember that a little scrub goes a long way and do not apply to your nipples or pubic area. Be careful in case the surface you are standing on becomes slippery from the scrub’s oil.
If you are applying a scrub to your face, it’s a good idea to do it in front of
Impressum
Verlag: BookRix GmbH & Co. KG
Texte: Jennifer Stepanik
Tag der Veröffentlichung: 01.08.2013
ISBN: 978-3-7309-4014-3
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