Apple & Sugar Exfoliator

The alternative skin cleanser experiment continues with the gentle face exfoliator, Apple Soft, Baby. I found this recipe on Sincerely, Kinsey, an amazing blog with great ideas for living more naturally (I'm making her soy candles next!).

This sugar scrub is perfect for removing the dirt & grime that builds up in your pores. I've been using it in addition to my lemon + honey face moisturizer for a few weeks and immediately noticed a change in how my skin felt. Smooth as a baby's bottom!

I like to use this exfoliator in the morning because not only does it clear up blemishes & prevent further breakouts but the brown sugar locks moisture in, keeping my skin hydrated & conditioned throughout the day. The apples are a great source of copper which helps produce melanin, a natural sun protectant. Having a little extra protection on my face now that the sun is coming out more often is a definite plus. The cinnamon dries up oily skin & brings oxygen to the skin's surface. Be sure the "pinch of cinnamon" is a small one since it also brings blood to the skin's surface, causing minor swelling/redness.

This exfoliator has been a great addition to my daily face wash regimen. Here's to looking younger than you are (which means people are still asking me what high school I go to).

Cheers to feeling renewed! Em.