Michelle from Skana Spa recently contacted me wanting to share some tips on how to protect and treat your skin in the summer. Below she provides some tips along with a DIY Body Scrub recipe which I have to admit sounds super easy to make, so I just may be trying that out soon.
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Treat Your Skin
During the spring and summer months, skin can tend to get oilier.
In some cases, it can get dehydrated and pump out more sebum to prevent any
additional loss of moisture. An individual may have to treat their skin much
differently during the summer than in winter or fall. Here are some excellent
tips for developing a skin care routine from the experts of Skana Spa of New York Luxury Resort,Turning Stone, – this recipe combine
centuries-old healing principles of the Oneida Indians to produce an experience
that stimulates harmony of the mind and body is sure to revitalize your skin.
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Select
the Correct Ingredients
Scrubs can do wonders for skin that is dry or scaly. However, it
is essential that they are chosen wisely and used in the proper way. Many
products on the market harbor artificial dyes, fragrances, and harmful
chemicals. You surely do not want isopropyl myristate and amino methylpropanol,
two probable irritants used in body scrubs, on your skin. Fortunately, there
are many natural formulas available. These contain almonds, sugar, and even
rice.
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All
Scrubs Are Not Created Equal
You should look for varying properties in products for your face
than for your body. Find different formulas that will target your sensitive
parts or tough areas. The following will assist you in choosing the perfect
treatments that will give you fresh and glowing skin, from head to toe.
Helpful Tips!
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Look for
formulas that contain bigger granules for exfoliation. These can include sea
salt, coffee grounds, and raw sugar to name a few.
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Do not
use any scrubs on overly sensitive or irritated skin. This will result in
unwanted and unnecessary pain.
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Scoop up
approximately two tablespoons of the scrub in your hand. Then, rub the scrub in
circles. Work your way up from your toes. Make sure you wash your skin like
normal before using a scrub, but do not shave.
·
Avoid
heavily perfumed products can also irritate your skin. Use natural homemade
scrubs to refresh your skin and leave a pleasant fragrance on your skin,
without being overwhelming pungent.
DIY Body
Scrub Recipe
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• 1/2 cup
finely grained sea salt
• 1/2 cup
finely ground coffee beans
• 1/4 cup
sesame oil
• 1/2
teaspoon, or about 20 drops, eucalyptus essential oil
In a small mixing bowl, combine the salt, coffee, sesame, and
eucalyptus oils. Mix all of the ingredients together thoroughly. Then, use the
scrub in the shower while standing out of the water flow and away from the
showerhead. Massage it into damp skin with long, firm, and semi circular
movements. Take your time to activate the ingredients and then rinse. The
recipe makes 1 1/2 cups, which is plenty for three separate treatments.
Exfoliating your skin will help to remove the dead skin cells and uncover the fresh skin that is hidden underneath. This will start a skin renewal system that will revitalize your largest organ and protect it from the summer heat!
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Michelle, thanks for sharing those tips and the recipe with us! Hope my loyal readers don't mind a non-nail related post here and there, but who doesn't want nice fresh skin? :)
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