What better way to embrace autumn then a visit to the spa J
As autumn approaches, it’s the perfect time to shed some of that dry, weathered, sun damaged skin. It’s body scrub season!! If you have never experienced one of these magical treatments, you have to treat yourself! This is probably my favorite treatment to receive and I guarantee you’ll be hooked. Using either a salt or sugar based oil scrub your therapist will slough off the dead skin cells from neck to toes and then perform a mini facial using separate products from the scrub as it can be too aggressive for the delicate skin on your face. The scrub is then rinsed off in the shower leaving oils behind for a little added nourishment. Your skin will be refined and smooth leaving you feeling like a whole new person. Your therapist will do a body lotion application to ensure your skin is properly hydrated. Last but not least, depending on your skin type, appropriate moisturizer and eye cream are then applied to your face.
Now if a visit to the spa is not quite in your budget, I will share with you a quick and easy scrub you can make at home. All you really need is either sea salt or sugar (I prefer white sugar) and some sweet almond oil. Pour about half a cup of sugar (or salt) into a bowl followed by half a cup of sweet almond oil and mix (this is plenty of product to cover your entire body and have some left over). You may add some essential oils to this mixture for some aromatherapy benefits (only a few drops as they are very potent!). Step into the shower and do your regular routine. When you’re done everything you normally do, turn off the water and grab your scrub. Taking small amounts, work the scrub over different parts of your body until you cover everything from toes up to your neck. Turn shower back on and rinse off. There is no need to use soap or anything to wash it off, the oil is great for your skin and you want to let it absorb. Be sure to wash out the shower once you are finished, as the oils tend to make the tub really slippery, no injuries please!
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