In a plastic container (with a sealing lid), mix about 1/4 cup regular granulated sugar or brown sugar with enough Olive Oil to make a paste-like consistency. The consistency should be easy to spread over your skin without it running off of your hand. Next time you shower, rub this mixture all over your body (face included) spend a little more time on rough spots (elbows, heels, etc.). Be very careful, the oil will make the tub slippery! After massaging into your skin and allowing it to remain on your skin for about 5 minutes, rinse and complete the rest of your shower tasks. Apply a good moisturizer all over afterwards and you will be amazed at the difference in the texture of your skin! The sugar acts as an exfoliator and the oil is an emollient. You would pay upwards of $50 for this in a spa or salon!
This is also great for dry, damaged skin in the winter, too! You can even make it an aromatheraputic experience by adding a few drops of Lavender oil, cinnamon, or whatever scent you like! This will be a beauty tip you use over and over!
The mother in me has to remind you of one very important detail- wash the tub after doing this treatment! We don't want anyone else slipping! :)
I love using home treatments. I made a batch of bath salt and it was just as nice as what I could buy at the store but cost a fraction of the price.
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