There is no doubt that living in Denmark as a foreign student is pricey. I've especially noticed the high mark up on basic toiletries such as razors, deodorant and toothpaste - to the point where I've had family members mail them to me. Back in Canada, I was a complete sucker for a good face mask or body exfoliant but here I just can't bring myself to spend the money on the good stuff. So over the past few months I've tried out a bunch of homemade beauty remedies for a fraction of the price and I must say I've found a few gems.
The simplest and most effective recipe that I've found has got to be the Olive Oil & Sugar Face Exfoliant. It saved my skin during the dry and cold winter months. Did this once a week (on top of regular moisturizing of course) and goodbye dead skin cells - hello fresh face! I swear if you try this once, you will make it part of your regular beauty routine.
Olive Oil & Sugar Face Exfoliant
You will need:
- 1 tsp. of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tsp. of sugar
- 1 tsp. of honey (optional)
Be sure to cleanse your face and then it's as simple as mixing the ingredients together and gently rubbing it into your face using your fingers. No need to apply extra pressure, the sugar granules should do all the work to remove the dead and dry skin particles. Be sure to focus on your T-zone and places that are especially dehydrated. Rinse with warm water and pat dry with a towel. Your face should feel baby soft.
If possible, use organic products to avoid added harmful chemicals that could further dehydrate the skin. Also, this can be used on your entire body but be sure to thoroughly rinse the bathtub/shower afterwords because the oil will create a slippery surface that could easily cause someone to slip.
Let me know how it works for you!
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