exfoliant :: Mix 1 teaspoon granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon plain yogurt until combined. Gently rub in circles on clean, damp skin for about one minute. Rinse with warm water. For best results do once a week, in the evening. Follow with moisturizer. How it works - sugar polishes the skin and yogurt soothes.
foot soak :: Mix 1/2 cup Epsom salts, 1/2 cup sea salt, and 1 gallon of warm water. Add 3-5 drops each of peppermint and lavender oils if desired. Soak feet 10-15 minutes, then use a scrub or pumice stone to scrub away dead skin. How it works - Epsom salts are soothing, sea salt is rich in minerals and water softens the skin.
body buffer :: Make paste of 1/2 cup ground coffee (caffeinated) and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or any other natural oil ... nut oils are especially rich). Use as a body scrub. Post shower, refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week. How it works - oils hydrate and soothe skin, caffeine helps tone skin and has even been known to reduce the look of cellulite!
eye "de-puffer" :: Dampen 2 chamomile or green-tea tea bags. Chill. Leave them on eyes for up to 15 minutes. How it works - the tea in the tea bags soothes skin, the scent calms, the coolness helps reduce puffiness around the eyes.
found in the September 2007 issue of Parenting magazine, page 63
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