Nonna Knows Best - DIY Body Scrub

Are you still wondering why you should treat yourself to a body scrub?

Here’s why: scrubs help remove dead cells that have accumulated on the surface of the epidermis while promoting better oxygenation of the skin and stimulating micro-circulation.

The skin always better absorbs moisturizer after a nice scrub. Did we also mention that it will prevent and limit the formation of ingrown hairs?

What you’ll need

• 100g brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 5cl of olive oil

• bowl

• spoon to mix

• a towel

Method

• Pour the sugar into the bowl and add the lemon juice and olive oil. Mix well

• Apply the scrub on damp skin, preferably when showering, using circular motions to remove impurities and dead skin

• Insist on elbow, knees and heels

• Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry with the towel

• After the shower, apply a moisturizer

Tips

• You can do this exfoliating treatment once a week to tone your skin

• If you wish to prepare a bigger batch of this DIY scrub to use for a future homemade spa session, make sure you store it in a small mason jar and avoid any humidity or direct light

** DISCLAIMER ** Lemon is photosensitizing. Avoid exposure to the sun for at least 8 hours after applying to skin and make sure you use SPF.

We are not dermatologists and we are speaking only from personal experience. Please do a patch test before fully applying.