Just in time! My alligator skin is thankful - Sugary Citrus Scrub

Hurray for new but melted coconut oil! I’ve been really in need of more sugar scrub (the six containers that my cute niece Nicole made with me were very nice – made with sugar, olive oil, and each one scented with a different essential oil, but are used up). I use about 2 - 54 oz containers of extra virgin coconut oil each month, for dietary reasons, well health plus wonderful skin moisturizers and just about any skin-related problem. When my package came today it was completely melted, due to the extreme temperatures across the country this week. Oh good – I’ve been wishing for a bit of melted coconut oil to make a quick concoction of sugar scrub! Yes, I could have melted it, but with my daughter’s wedding  just three days away, I’ve been thinking how wonderful it would be to just FIND melted coconut oil. So yeah!

 No nice background tonight! Will have to do with wedding flowers!

I had a 4 oz jar, so poured sugar into it (I’m typically not an exact measurement kind of gal) to fill it most the way up, then dumped the sugar in a small mixing bowl. I poured in some melted coconut oil then added three citrusy essential oils: lemon, lime and tangerine. I probably doubled the citrusy oils (perhaps 6 – 9 drops of each), since I like the smell a bit stronger. The citrusy scent of this is so invigorating!

I immediately used the leftovers in the bowl to exfoliate my face. Then tonight I had a shower, shaved then scrubbed away my dry alligator skin that I’ve neglected so far this dry, hot Utah summer! What I love about making it with coconut oil is I don’t wash the scrub off with soap afterwards (just water). So my skin gets moisture from the coconut oil, and I don’t have to add the many lotions, creams and moisturizers that I typically do. The smell in the shower was just wonderful;  citrus and coconut sweetness!

 My very favorite coconut oil is from Vitacost.com, and comes in a very large jar – it’s almost gallon size! It’s a great deal, since other brands charge more, and even with paying for the cost of shipping, I still get this oil for the best price!

So nice to get this out of the way, since I’ve got a busy week ahead with decorating cupcakes, making the wedding cake and so many other things to be ready for the wedding! My skin is soft, moisturized and feels GREAT!

My Magical Healing Moisturizing Cream

I have been using expensive creams, medicines, soaps and all kinds of other special skin treatments for things such as acne, aging/wrinkles, dry skin and dishpan hands for my entire adult life. I have spent great amounts of money looking for solutions. As I’ve learned more about natural remedies, I have grown to love the benefits of Coconut Oil, Emu Oil and Vitamin E.

This blend of oils is my perfect skin solution! Each of the three oils is used to treat so many of the same skin problems.

This cream is great used as a daily face moisturizer and as a healing night cream.

Here are some of the things this blend helps:

.acne and acne scar prevention

.age spots, wrinkles, premature aging and sagging skin

.psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema, and other skin infections

.athletes foot and other fungi

.bruises, burns, sunburn relief and insect bites

.dry skin, fingernail cuticles and calluses

.itching, razor burns and skin rashes

.scars and stretch marks

.rosacea

It’s simple! You’ll need a small bowl or glass measuring cup and a mixer. I start by whipping the coconut oil for several minutes until it’s fluffy, then I mix the rest of the ingredients in. The recipe is simple:

2 parts coconut oil

2 parts vitamin E Cream

1 part Emu Oil

a few drops of your favorite essential oil (I use lemongrass for multiple reasons)

Since a little of this cream goes a long way, I make a small amount at a time.

For example:

2 tablespoons Coconut Oil

2 tablespoons Vitamin E Cream

1 tablespoon Emu Oil

a few drops Lemongrass Oil

Here are some facts about these oils:

.Emu Oil Studies have proven Emu Oil to be the fastest and most penetrating oil into the skin. See more about Emu Oil

.The small molecular structure of coconut oil allows for easy absorption through the skin, giving it a soft, smooth texture. See more about Coconut Oil

.Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin with antioxidant properties. See more about Vitamin E

.And my love of lemongrass is first, because I ADORE the smell, but there’s more.

Lemongrass is an anti-microbial and anti-bacterial herb. Lemongrass is also fungicidal. The herb also acts as an astringent, which constricts the skin. This helps to minimize pores, limit the secretions of oil and provide a temporary skin-firming treatment.

You can find these oils at health food stores, on amazon.com. For my favorites see:

Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil

Vitamin E Cream

Emu Oil

Lemon Grass Oil

Please let me know how you like this, or any other uses and tips about these oils!