Everyday Indulgences: Olive Oil Facial Scrub
Jul 10th, 2009 | By Jennifer Iannolo | Category: Everyday Indulgences, Food, Recipes | Comments | 4 Comments
Though I would love to be indulgently pampering myself with a spa day right now, the very thought of such a luxury seems sadly far off. Having said that, my soul and skin need a little rejuvenation every now and then to keep the stress at bay.
For me, there’s nothing more sensually satisfying than baby-soft skin, and there are lots of ways to achieve this right at home. Here’s a little secret: Chefs swear by olive oil and kosher salt for exfoliating hands.
In the same vein, but a bit more delicate, is a scrub I use for my face: olive oil and table sugar. You only need a little of each to make a paste, and after delicately scrubbing your face with the mixture you’ll be left with silky smooth cheeks. And as a moisturizer it can’t be beaten.
Since I only use good olive oil in the kitchen, my face is treated to some extra-virgin goodness. What could be bad about that? :)
I’ve been experimenting with various home treatments, so I’d love to hear about your successes with them. Do you have any favorites?
I definitely must try this olive oil and sugar facial scrub! I once bought a bottle of extra virgin avocado oil to use specifically as a body moisturizer. Next time I do something like that, though, I’m more likely to decant some of it into a jar for the bathroom, because I spent all my time thinking how yummy the oil would be drizzled over salad!
wow, this scrub is AMAZING.
i just got finished putting it on and my skin is like butter! (:
thank you so mucchh!
You’re welcome! I love it too!
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