| Have you ever been to a spa and had a body scrub | | | | - caffeine from coffee helps break up fatty deposits |
| treatment? They are the most relaxing treatments | | | | (cellulite) making skin smoother and tighter |
| ever! You actually get a better deal when you | | | | - coffee has anti-aging properties and can help |
| purchase a body scrub treatment because you are | | | | prevent acne and blemishes |
| also getting a relaxing massage at the same time as | | | | - turmeric has anti-aging properties and helps with |
| your massage attendant exfoliates your skin for you. | | | | skin conditions |
| Most body scrubs contain an exfoliant such as sea | | | | - French green clay tightens and renews skins cells, |
| salt, sugar or ground shells which sloughs off dead | | | | very absorbent, great for people with oily skin, |
| skin. The great news is that you can now give | | | | revitalizes the complexion, tightens pores, full of |
| yourself a body scrub in the comfort of your own | | | | nutrients and minerals, beneficial for muscular pain, |
| bathroom. Of course, you may want to still go to the | | | | swelling, arthritic conditions, absorbs impurities, leaves |
| spa for one, but you can now have smooth, | | | | skin smooth, radiant and fresh |
| beautiful, soft skin every day! | | | | - banana powder extract is rich in potassium and |
| Here is a super simple recipe that you can make right | | | | Vitamin A, great for dry skin |
| now at home because you probably have the | | | | - seaweed powder is full of vitamins E and B12, |
| ingredients in your kitchen: | | | | nutrients, amino acids, draws out toxins and |
| Take 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup sea salt and mix it | | | | impurities, helps stimulate metabolism and circulation |
| with enough oil (sunflower or olive oil) so that your | | | | to give skin a healthy glow, suitable for all skin types, |
| mixture is moist and a workable texture that you can | | | | helps with skin disorders |
| pick up small amounts (not too runny). You can use | | | | Essential oils and Aromatherapy Benefits |
| all sugar if you do not have sea salt or vice versa. If | | | | - Peppermint: relieves mental fatigue, nervous stress, |
| you have an essential oil like rosemary or lavender, a | | | | cramps, indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea, headaches |
| few drops will work well. If you do not have an | | | | - Blood Orange: anti-depressant, anti-inflammatory, |
| essential oil, you can add a fresh mashed fruit like | | | | relaxes muscular and nervous spasms |
| mango or ground coffee. If you do not have fruit or | | | | - Lavender: helps reduce insomnia, stress, tense and |
| coffee grinds, you can use the sugar and oil as your | | | | sore muscles, migrains, depression, anxiety, emotional |
| scrub and you are done and ready to use it on your | | | | stress, improves blood circulation, lowers blood |
| skin! The sugar will act as an exfoliant and the oil will | | | | pressure, helps with skin disorders because of its anti |
| soften and condition your skin. | | | | fungal properties, helps stop the itch of insect bites |
| Of course, if you do not want to make your own, | | | | and sunburned skin |
| Pura Vida Spa...ahh!'s Polish Me Body Scrubs come in | | | | - Chamomile: calming, eliminates feelings of sadness, |
| seven different relaxing scents with the added | | | | depression |
| benefit of aromatherapy from the infused essential | | | | - Geranium: gentle astringent, helps scars and spots |
| oils. All body scrubs are hand made in small batches | | | | fade, regenerate new cells, helps with skin diseases, |
| with sea salt and/or sugar and different quality raw | | | | PMS |
| ingredients that have additional benefits for your skin. | | | | - Rosemary: tones and relieves dry skin, good for |
| Here are some benefits of a Polish Me Body Scrub: | | | | depression, mental fatigue, good energy boost when |
| Sea Salt Benefits | | | | inhaled |
| - Acts as an antiseptic to kill germs and bacteria | | | | - Coffee: depression, anti-oxidant |
| - High mineral content of magnesium and potassium | | | | Essential oils have different healing and beneficial |
| help to reduce stress, fluid retention, and slow the | | | | properties. They are also used in numerous ways |
| process of aging | | | | such as diluted and applied on the skin or in |
| - reduces the size of skin pores | | | | aromatherapy. The information presented here is a |
| - removes dead skin, making your skin look healthier | | | | guideline and is not intended as medical advice. Please |
| and smoother (great for people back from a | | | | consult your doctor if you are concerned or have |
| vacation at a sun destination) | | | | questions about natural products or essential oils and |
| Raw ingredients | | | | how they will affect you. |