Winter Forest Sugar Scrub
One of the best things we can do for ourselves is get out into nature. The way of trees has such a profound effect on our mental and spiritual health, we could greatly benefit from time spent among them. The woodsy aroma promotes relaxation and can calm anxiety.
Exfoliating with a sugar scrub can help create the appearance of smoother, glowing skin. I like to use a sugar scrub on my body during a shower or bath. I also use it on my hands as a way to combat dry skin. This sugar-based body scrub exfoliates and is wonderful at sloughing off dull, dry skin. No greasy feel or waxy residue left behind, just clean-feeling, silky-smooth skin! Keep by the sink, for a quick hand scrub whenever you need it or in the shower, for full-body exfoliation.
Cedar has many benefits for the skin, from antibacterial treatments for acne to reducing inflammation brought on by skin conditions like eczema. Topical application of Cedar can help soothe the itchiness, diminish inflammation, and restore skin health. It can also enhance your skin’s ability to retain water, ensuring that your skin stays hydrated, supple, and well-nourished. This hydrating property is beneficial for dry skin conditions like eczema
Juniper is a natural skin toner and skin cleanser, that promotes a clear, healthy complexion, and reduces the appearance of skin blemishes. Its astringent quality makes it especially good for oily and acne-prone skin.
Clove is known for its antibacterial, anti-fungal, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. This oil helps in preventing and clearing out the existing and clearing out the existing acne along with reducing redness, pain, & blemishes. It helps to draw out impurities from the pores, thus preventing breakouts.
Lavender can aid in evening skin tone since it reduces inflammation. It can reduce discoloration, including dark spots. Lavender helps lessen blotchiness and redness and if you have hyperpigmentation on your skin, the infused oil may be able to help with that as well.
Balsam fir resin is anti-fungal and contains bacteria-fighting virtues. It may be useful for dry, oily, and acne-prone skin as well as on itchy flaky scalps. It keeps the skin and beard feeling moisturized and soft. Not to mention its divine smell!
Argan oil contains high levels of vitamin E, which is a fat-soluble antioxidant that can help your skin hold on to water, which keeps it moisturized. The antioxidants in this oil can help the skin fight damage from free radicals caused by sun exposure. Argan oil has a wide range of medicinal benefits, including anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidant characteristics. They help relieve symptoms associated with inflammatory skin disorders such as psoriasis, eczema, and rosacea.
How to use:
With clean hands, scoop out a small amount and scrub the body in circular motions. Rinse with warm water and towel dry.
Ingredients:
Organic cane sugar, organic grass-fed tallow, organic cold-pressed avocado oil infused with cinnamon, cloves, cedar, juniper, orange peel, patchouli, beeswax, cold pressed Moroccan Argan oil, organic essential oils of atlas cedarwood, orange, balsam fir, lavender, and patchouli.
Products are always :
- Made with organic ingredients.
- Free of any synthetic ingredients, phthalates, parabens, mineral oils, or petroleum ingredients. Free of fillers, dyes, or preservatives.
- Never tested on animals.