Saturday, August 30, 2008

Foaming Pumpkin Sugar Scrub: A recipe

Foaming pumpkin scrub is the perfect addition to your beauty regeim this season. First, the sugar slough off dead cells to reveal the fresh new skin underneath. Then the pumpkin, containing anti-oxidant vitamins A and C, and zinc and alpha-hydroxy acids, nourish your fresh new skin underneath. Scrubs also increase circulation.

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup of sugar (brown or white)
1/4 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 cup of vegetable oil (olive, sunflower, safflower, soy,etc)
1/4 cup of unscented (or vanilla or spice scented) body wash

1. Combine ingredients in a bowl.
2. Scrub into moist skin with a circular motion.
3. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
4. Store leftover scrub in the fridge for up to 7 days.

1 comment:

Maggie Sue Designs said...

I'm going to have to try it this autumn! Sounds so nice :)