Sugar scrubs have always been a popular beauty product. However, they can be a bit pricey and may contain chemicals that you don't want on your body. About a year ago I began researching some healthy and more naturals ways to make beauty products. One that I loved was the brown sugar facial and body scrub. Since I loved it so much I thought you all would love it to! I have a few different recipes that I make for different purposes so here they are!

Back to the Basics

2 parts of brown sugar to 1 part of your favorite oil. I use coconut oil because it smells yummy and plus it's light. You can also add a half a teaspoon of another essential oil just for extra moisture.

For those dark spots and acne scars

I love this recipe because it cleared up the few dark marks I had for acne scars. This is another simple recipe that only requires brown sugar, half the amount of our favorite oil and a few drops of lemon. I like to use fresh lemon, but any lemon juice will work. WARNING: Do not use this recipe everyday. I only use it about three times a week because the lemon can be damaging to the face if over used.

Oooo Tingly!

I really love this recipe especially if you are a person who loves the tingle of peppermint. This recipe like the others requires 2 parts of brown sugar to 1 part of sweet almond oil and a few drops of peppermint essential oil. Not only does this smell delicious, but it promotes circulation of the body which is always good!

These are just a few recipes that I love to use to make my sugar scrubs. If you want further instruction on how to make them, or how to use them use the links below. Happy Scrubbing!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rijIPG7D1AA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjHT8fNrHRc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWswsCDmqmA

Whenever I get close enough to people I always seem to get the above comment. I know what you're thinking. How could I possibly smell like fresh coconuts without using those damaging chemical filled coconut hair products. The answer is very simple. I use fresh Coconut Oil to give myself a scalp massage. Scalp massages have numerous health benefits and Coconut Oil does an amazing job at getting the job done! If you're still suspicious about this whole oil massage deal then read on.


Itchy, flaky, and dry oh my!
If you're the type of person who seems to always itch your scalp, then an oil scalp massage could work wonders for you. You can use virtually any essential oil to do a scalp massage, but coconut oil works wonders. Coconut oil is a very light oil which allows it to penetrate the scalp easily. The cause of itchiness and dryness in the scalp is the lack of natural oil in the scalp. After just one use you'll be able to feel your scalp being relieved of all that itchiness. 

I wish my hair was longer!
 Oil scalp massages promote blood circulation in the scalp just like a body massage does for the body. Blood circulation in the scalp has been linked to healthy hair growth. How does this work you ask? Blood flow to the hair follicle prevents it from going into something called the resting phase. When hair goes into the resting phase it sheds to make room for new hair growth. By having good blood circulation in the scalp it prevents the hair from going into the resting phase prematurely. If hair goes into this phase prematurely than more hair than needed could be shed. The bottom line is that blood circulation equals hair growth. 


I need to relax my mind!
Just like any massage, an oil scalp massage has been proven to relax not only the mind, but the body. An oil massage relieves all of the muscle tensions in the face. Relaxation of the head has been linked to better sleep and an overall relaxed well being. 


For even more information about Oil Scalp Massages, and the hair benefits of Coconut Oil visit:

http://www.themotherhuddle.com/coconut-oil-scalp-treatment/

http://www.ehow.com/how_6669807_use-coconut-oil-scalp.html

http://www.wikihow.com/Give-Yourself-a-Scalp-Massage