Body skin rarely gets the same attention as the skin on our face or hands, which is rather sad. Rarely do we venture further than cleansing the body with hopefully SLS-free shower gels and applying some sunscreen or moisturizer. I am guilty of body discrimination, too.
Let’s make body scrub a regular step in our [...]
Body Scrub: The Secret to Healthy Skin
June 19th, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: Body · Green Beauty Recipes · Green Beauty Tips · Skincare
Green Recipe: Serious Repair Body Oil
May 24th, 2008 · No Comments
This oil deeply moisturizes and repairs dry elbows, knees and heels. It can also provide a soothing, warming relief for itching skin especially if you have eczema.
INGREDIENTS
1 ounce grape seed oil
1 ounce wheat germ oil
1 oz virgin olive oil
20 drops evening primrose oil
10,000 I.U. vitamin E
2 drops juniper essential oil
2 drops rosemary essential oil
2 drops [...]
Tags: Body · Green Beauty Recipes
Green Beauty Recipe: Lemon Sugar Body Scrub
May 16th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Peppermint Candy Cane Peel
This is a luxurious body treatment to try before you leave for a vacation or head for the beach. Ascorbic acid and AHAs from lemon will help fade any skin discolorations, while sugar will exfoliate and nurture your assets.
Ingredients:
1 cup jojoba or grape seed oil
1 cup brown raw sugar
1 large lemon
3 drops of peppermint [...]
Tags: Body · Green Beauty Recipes
