As we age, our skin stops turning over as quickly as it used to. This process makes it more important to exfoliate our skin to promote healthy turnover of cells. Here are some basics to help give your skin a healthy glow:
- Sleep! If you are tired, your skin will show it. Get at least 7-8 hours of sleep each night.
- Hydrate. Proper hydration will keep your skin "plump," while dehydration will increase the appearance of fine lines.
- Eat a healthy diet full of antioxidants.
- Put some of this antioxidants on your skin. This is where our recipe comes in for an organic, simply face and body scrub you can make with items you likely currently have in your pantry.
Coffee is one of the world's strongest antioxidants. It is also highly acidic, so it can be tough on the gut when consumed. Thankfully, we can use coffee in our beauty regimen to benefit from its potency. For this scrub:
Combine:
- Organic olive oil
- Fine ground coffee (I recommend fresh grinding to an espresso grain)
- Ratio is 3:2 coffee to olive oil
Whisk
- Whisk it up until it is the consistency of grainy mud
Scrub
- It is messy! I recommend scrubbing in the shower or tub to keep things contained.
- Apply liberally to your skin and rub in circular motions, careful not to press too hard, especially around the delicate skin of your eyes.
- Rinse away.
Benefits
- Coffee
- Antioxidant
- Rough grain is perfect for exfoliation
- Subtle darkening of skin like a fake tan without the chemicals
- Caffeine will constrict your blood vessels to decrease puffiness
- Olive Oil
- Incredibly hydrating
- Don't worry about getting all of the oil off of your skin. Instead, allow a little to sit to encourage your pores to close back up after your scrub.
That's it! Your bathroom will smell awesome after this one.
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