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Citrus Salt Scrub

Using a sunless tanner is a popular summer trend, and if you’re going to do it, you should do it right! Exfoliating before you slather on that faux-tan lotion is always a must in order to avoid streaks and an uneven tan. So whether you’re gearing up to try a self-tanner or just want silky smooth skin, try this citrus salt scrub:

Start off by mixing 1 cup of sea salt and 1/4 cup of olive oil or coconut oil. Then, add 1/2 tsp of lemon juiceand mix well. Be sure to store in an airtight container!

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DIY Blueberry Face Mask

Blueberries are known for their antioxidant power. They go head to head with all those free radicals in your body just waiting to do some damage. The reason why is because blueberries are filled with vitamin C and E.

Method

1. Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend well.

2. Evenly apply all over the face, leaving room around the eyes and mouth.

3. Leave the masque on for 5 minutes allowing it to fully sink in hydrating and nourishing the skin.

4. Remove the masque with a damp cloth.

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Honey Sugar Scrub

Smells like Winnie the Pooh.

Materials

plastic or glass bowl 

wooden or plastic spoon 

measuring cup 

optional fragrance (If you don't use any scent, it'll smell like honey)

1 1/4 cup of sugar or sugar in the raw 

2 tbsp cocoa butter 

1/8 mineral oil 

1/4 teaspoon of ground apricot seeds (whatever exfoliant you like)

2 teaspoons of honey 

1 tbsp of rice bran oil (any type of body oil)

Directions

Melt down your 2 tbsp's of cocoa butter.

Using either a glass or plastic bowl empty in all of the oils first and mix well.

Add in your liquid cocoa butter and mix again.

Add your sugar in.

Once all the sugar is in it should be grainy. If you find that you have too much oil, add more sugar

Add your fragrance and additive 

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Bath Cookies

If you like bath bombs, these are just as good and customisable. {Warning: Do NOT eat.}

2 cups of Sea salt or rock salt 

1/2 cup Baking soda 

1/2 cup Cornstarch 

2 tbs of Almond oil 

1 tsp Vitamin E oil 

1-2 eggs 

6 drops Essential oil

Directions

Makes 10-12 cookies depending on size.

Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Cut the cookies out with cookie cutters or flatten balls to form a cookie shape.

Bake at 350'F (180'C)for 10-12 minutes.  Allow to cool.

Use 1-2 per bath by adding them to running water.

Wrap these in air tight packaging or seal them in an airtight container. These cookies will last several months maybe longer.

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DIY: Berry Body Smoothie

Antioxidants prevent and repair UV damage, and using them in your beauty routine is a wonderful way to prepare for sun exposure. 

1/3 cup blueberries (wild blueberries, if possible, as they are higher in antioxidants)

1/3 cup blackberries (you may substitute raspberries, which are slightly lower in antioxidants)

1/3 cup cranberries (dried will work if fresh aren’t available)

1 tsp. fresh oregano leaves

½ tsp. cinnamon  

4 tbsp. plain yogurt

3 tbsp. honey

Directions 

Allow all ingredients to come to room temperature. In a food processor, combine berries, oregano, and cinnamon, and process on high until smooth. Stir in the yogurt and honey  with a spoon, then transfer mixture to a shatterproof bowl.

In a warm shower, prepare your skin by exfoliating your entire body with a scrub/polish. Next, step back from the water (but stay in the shower/tub) and turn the temperature as high as possible to create steam. Massage the smoothie onto your entire body in circular motions and continue to reapply until all the mixture has been used. Let the smoothie sit on the skin for 5-10 minutes. Rinse clean with warm water.

After drying, apply a body lotion rich in vitamin A, and make sure to apply sunscreen before sun exposure. (Look for one that protects against both UVA and UVB rays.) 

Note that this treatment is messy, so plan on cleaning the shower after use.

Don’t use this recipe if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.

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DIY: Peach & Cucumber Face Mask

Ripe with enzymes and vitamin A, peaches help tighten pores. Cucumbers, meanwhile, nourish connective tissue and rejuvenate the skin thanks to their abundance of silica. Plus, their ascorbic and caffeic acids prevent water retention, making them popular for reducing puffiness. 

1/2 peach

1/2 cucumber

Directions:

Puree ingredients in a blender until smooth, apply mixture to face, and leave on for 20 minutes.