Purifoid Skin + a D.I.Y. Scrub

Most people know that our skin is the largest organ of our body, but did you know that it is also the most absorbent and most exposed? How do we take care of it? We know the basics of cleansing, exfoliating, moisturizing, what else can we do? The best products to use for all these different methods of care comes from our planet. 

D.I.Y scrubs are easily made at home with simple plant based ingredients such as walnuts, almonds, and luxurious natural oils. With these homemade scrubs, you will see the difference in your skin immediately. 

The best moisturizers in the world have been provided for us by the earth. You will love how soothing they feel and your skin will love you for it.

Now let’s say you start using these natural oils provided for us by our amazing planet and you see the difference in your skin. You love it and you start using them all the time. Are you going to keep it up? Of course! What happens if one day is so crazy busy and you barely had time to shower, let alone moisturize. What is going to happen? Will you be struck ugly? Is your skin going to immediately dry up and crack? No!

You just begin again the next day and enjoy being Purifoid.

Here is a sample D.I.Y scrub that is easy to make and easy to use and will inspire you take the time for self-care.

                                       Rae’s Walnut and Coconut Oil Scrub:

                                                    ½ c. raw walnuts

                                                    ¼ c. raw almonds

                                                    ¼ c. organic brown sugar 
                                                   (both Whole Foods and Trader Joes    
                                                    have excellent store brands)

                                                    ½ c. Organic Virgin Coconut Oil  
                                                   (you can use more oil for a wetter scrub 
                                                   and less oil for a drier  scrub. 
                                                   Go with what you prefer more; play around with it a little bit)

Optional: 3 drops of lavender oil for calming properties or 1 tsp. turmeric for anti-inflammatory properties.

Blend the almonds, walnuts, and brown sugar in a blender, Vita Mix or mini food processor. Blend them fine for a soft scrub and blend them less fine for a slightly harsher -grain scrub. Pour the dry ingredients in a bowl and slowly stir in the coconut oil with a spoon and mash up all the ingredients together. Here is where you can decide if you want more oil or less oil.

Once all the ingredients are mixed, go ahead and scrub your whole body in the shower for approx. 5-10 minutes and then rinse off! 

Have fun!