Category Archives: Scrubs

Lip Scrubs: What Are They, What Are They Made of, When to Use Them

By:  Caitlin Miller, Pioneer Thinking, Adorebeauty. Sometimes it’s not enough to coat your lips with balms and oils. To really cure a constant chapped lips problem, exfoliating away the rough, dried skin is essential in helping fresh layers of skin come through. Just as body scrubs are an important part of any skincare routine, exfoliating lip […]

Benefits and Uses of Apricot Kernel

Apricot kernel oil is obtained from the kernels ( seeds ) of Apricots. After eating these delicious fruits, the seeds are used to make this light oil. Apricot kernel oil is great for use as a massage oil as it is very light and makes  the skin soft. Apricot kernels themselves are quite healthy and […]

20 Secret Ways to Use Coconut Oil for Skin

Coconut Oil Skin Uses It’s no surprise that there are so many coconut oil fans, for it’s the do-everything oil with next-to-zero downside. Coconut oil is loaded with good fats that provide us with energy, able to fight microbes in the body and excellent for cooking. It even smells amazing! But did you know that coconut oil […]

What Are the Benefits of Coffee Scrub?

Although coffee has several benefits as a beverage, it may be used as a body scrub as well. A study conducted in Korea found that the caffeic acid found in coffee grounds can significantly affect anti-inflammatory activity and skin wound healing. Aromatherapy Coffee oil is often used in aromatherapy treatments. The scent of coffee acts […]

Handmade Sugar Scrub Cubes. Benefits & Uses

Sugar Scrub Benefits Exfoliation The process of exfoliation is the gradual removal of the top layer of dead skin. Using a sugar scrub for exfoliation involves rubbing the sugar against your skin and the pressure/friction creates the exfoliation. Clears Skin The gentle abrasion also removes damaged skin cells and opens up clogged pores. As the […]