Before going to the beach, most women have an exhaustive list of cosmetic preparations that we must do to get as close as possible to the ideals of smooth, shiny and tanned skin. Some ventures, such as waxing and pedicures, are self-evident and will hardly be forgotten. In the pursuit of a tan, there is one crucial step that is often forgotten. It is an exfoliation that, if tactically included in the beauty schedule, is one of the main factors in obtaining and prolonging the bronze complexion. Before exposing your skin to the sun, you should definitely exfoliate your body to create a base for your tan.
We present to you two homemade recipes for body scrubs that you can prepare at home. All the necessary ingredients are probably already waiting for you in your kitchen cupboards.
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Peeling from lemon peel
Ingridients:
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- juice of half a lemon
- grated rind of one lemon
Instructions:
Prepare a large bowl and add the ingredients in the following order: sugar, olive oil, lemon zest and lemon juice. Stir until the mixture turns into a uniform mass and store in a jar. The fragrant mixture will last for several uses, but store it at room temperature. Do not use this scrub on your face as it may be too rough.
Green tea scrub
Ingridients:
- 1 teaspoon of dried green tea leaves
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of honey
Instructions:
In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients well until you get a uniform mass. Apply to the face and body and gently massage in circular motions and rinse with warm water. This recipe is sufficient for one use, and this type of scrub is recommended to be used once a week.
