There are plenty of natural ways to exfoliate your face, but this is one of the simplest and one of my current favorites.
Here is what you need:
Oats - (you know, the stuff you make oatmeal out of, turns out they're great for your skin!) gentle exfoliant, reduces inflammation, prevents dryness, moisturizing, pore cleansing
Baking Soda - gentle exfoliant
Lavender Essential Oil - relaxing, soothing, helps skin quickly recover, healing
In either a blender or food processor pulse 1/2 cup of old fashioned oats for a few seconds to create a fine powder. Combine oats powder with 2 tablespoons of baking soda and 12 drops of lavender in a small jar. Shake well to incorporate.
To begin your facial, steam your pores open with a hot washcloth. Scoop about a tablespoon of powder into your hand and mix with a few drops of warm water to create a paste. Smooth all over face (clean & makeup free) in gentle circular motions for about a minute. Allow to dry on your face for 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing off with warm water and a clean washcloth. Finish it off with a few drops of your favorite moisturizing oil.
*Note - if you find your face getting irritated or extremely red, make sure you aren't scrubbing your face too hard, just gently massaging. If irritation continues, decrease the amount of baking soda.
Make sure to store the excess in an airtight container. Use once a week for bright, smooth and silky skin. And if you really want to baby your skin, replace the water with raw honey for extra hydration benefits.
Added bonus - you can also use this mixture on rough areas like knees, elbows and feet for a gentle scrub!
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