DIY Exfoliants Right From Your Kitchen

Save money with these all natural DIY Exfoliants from Marcus Samuelsson that you could make right in your kitchen.  Don't mind if I do!  

Use these exfoliants by applying to your face in circular motions and leave on for about 15 minutes. After you wash it off, be sure to apply a good moisturizer or sunscreen as your skin will need to be protected once you go out in the sun. And don’t go overboard, these exfoliants should be used only 2-3 times a week.

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* The Basic Kitchen Exfoliant: Starting out with the simplest recipe, combine 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt. Baking soda will help polish the skin while the sea salt exfoliates. You can also add in some olive oil, which helps to soothe irritation and inflammation.

* Oats, Honey, and Apple Vinegar Exfoliant: If you’re feeling more adventurous, take 2-3 teaspoons of raw oats and pulverize them in a grinder. Take the ground oats and mix in honey (the amount depends on how viscous you want the mix to be) and 1/4 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar until it creates a smooth texture. Add in 1 drop of basil oil or tea tree oil, which will help your skin heal faster.

* Argan Oil Exfoliant: Mix together 1 teaspoon crushed almonds, 1/2 teaspoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon milk, 1/2 teaspoon tomato juice and a few drops of argan oil. Argan oil is made from the Moroccan argan tree and is said to have restorative and age-defying effects. It is high in vitamin E and can help with dry skin, acne, eczema and even wrinkles! Argan oil is also delicious in salad dressings. Add it in place of olive oil in your basic vinaigrette.

* Cucumber and Avocado Exfoliant: Cucumbers and avocados are also good for face masks as they contain soothing oils and hydrating elements. Mixing them with strawberries, honey, oatmeal or ground almonds will help create a thick exfoliant for your skin. Try mixing 1/4 cup each of grated cucumber, diced avocado and 1/4 cup of one of the other ingredients. It will be hard not to try a taste of this delicious concoction!

* Oatmeal, Honey, and Egg White Mask: If you want a more intense mix, combine 1 cup of plain oatmeal and 1/2 cup of honey to one egg white. This will create more of a paste like texture, which will really help hydrate your skin.

With Love from SoCal,

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