1 cup coconut oil
1 cup honey
1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup tbsp powdered aspirin ( took half a bottle of Un coated regular strength aspirin and powdered them in coffee grinder)
20 drops of tea tree oil ( optional for acne prone skin)
10-30 drops of pepper mint essential oil. (Optional)
Blend all ingredients in a large bowl with fork until all ingredients are mixed thoroughly. Store in 3 to 4 glass or plastic containers. Makes enough and lasts for months at room temperature.
Apply all over face and neck with fingertips. Use few drops of warm water if the scrub is too hard especially in winter. scrub gently with a warm wet wash cloth or jut with your fingers for couple seconds. Rinse face with warm water. Towel dry. Skin will feel soft, shiny and glows naturally.
You can also take about one tablespoon of this wash and add turmeric. keep this wash on your face for 15 to 20 minutes couple times a week and scrub as above.
Aspirin:Unclogs oily pores, lightens blemishes and acne scars, and is anti inflammatory.
Baking soda: antibacterial properties, abrasiveness removes dead skin thus exfoliating,results in skin tightening thus minimizing appearance of pores.
Honey: anti microbial, anti bacterial, anti aging and acts as a moisturizer.
Tea tree essential oil: helps heal and prevent acne outbreaks.
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