thrifty treats | for your feet, hands, and more
the brisk chilly chicago weather has arrived so stay home and winterproof your skin with items in your kitchen! if you missed all the deals during spa week, don't fret! just look below on how to whip up your very own spa worthy scrubs, masks at home for little or no cost…thanks to nail guru, andrea fulerton!
Tip from the pro herself: The Body Deli is fresh food for the skin. They have amazingly yummy fragrances, which last for ages! Their body creams and oils are a must have!
tips from the pro:
before any treatment wrap your hands in a hot towel for a few minutes. This will open up your pores and allow the moisture in.
if any of these ever start to tingle or irritate your skin, stop and rinse off. Remember, everyone’s skin is different.
we all love nice smells so add a pure essential oil such a as lavender, mint, rose scent to any of your scrubs and masks.
there is no fixed rule with the quantities of the ingredients, trial and error prevails or practice makes perfect.
double duty foods...to eat and to treat
pineapple: will exfoliate dead skin cells
banana: rub the inside skin of the banana on your skin to moisturize
honey: is full of nutrients & great for the texture of the skin
oats: oatmeal has properties that allow it to be easily absorbed into the skin to help soften skin and is hypoallergenic
avocado: soothes sun burnt skin, helps relieves rashes & will make skin smoother & softer
sugar & sea salt: are natural exfoliators
egg: tightens the skin
baking soda: cleans, deodorizes, softens and absorbs moisture. It balances pH level and alkalinity which will sooth and relieve itching
coconut oil: moisturizes your skin & also is great for dry, brittle hair
