Easy Body Scrub

I don’t know about you, but I’m SO READY for Spring. Soft sunshine, spring dresses, the wonderful smell of every blooming flower…it just makes me happy. My skin wants to be happy too and needs exfoliation from being hidden by layers of clothing during winter. This scrub is so easy; there’s really no need to buy store bought brands again. And, you probably already have most of the ingredients in your kitchen.

You’ll only need: honey (for its antibacterial properties), coconut oil (for its moisturizing properties), and cornmeal (for its get-down-to-business scrubbing properties).

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon coconut oil

1/3 cup cornmeal

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I like using coconut oil over any other oil because it absorbs really well into my skin and doesn’t leave any residue; extra virgin is my choice. You’ll want to use this scrub within a couple of weeks because it will turn on you (you don’t want it growing any mold, ick). Store it in the fridge for safe keeping. Oh, and, go plan that picnic-because you’re going to want to flash that radiant skin.

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