I am slightly obsessed with exfoliation. Living in the desert, the lack-o-humidity might be great when I blow dry my hair straight, but it also sucks the moisture right out of my skin so I resemble the lizards I’m watching right now outside my window as they play tag. So exfoliating gives me baby-soft skin, but I also know some of the other benefits such as stimulating blood circulation, it removes toxins from our skin, and promotes skin regeneration. Trick is, to find a body scrub that doesn’t ADD toxins to your body. Well, I use four that I love and would suggest you try immediately. If you don’t use a salt scrub yet, you don’t know what you’re missing.
Yes-To-Carrots: I have been a fan of Yes-To-Carrots body butters for quite some time now, so I could hardly wait to try out their
Carrot Rich Moisturizing Body Scrub. These people only use natural ingredients, and they make sure they get them from certified organic farmers. The fresh scent smells natural, not like cheap perfume you might find at Walgreens (which I might add, is smart enough to carry Yes-To-Carrots). Made with goodies like anti-oxidants Ginkgo and Green Tea, Dead Sea water, avocado and olive oils, and of course carrot juice, this scrub is brimming with all things good for us; but don’t think for a minute it isn’t tough on dry skin. This stuff will wage war on your rough spots and you’ll come out softer than a baby’s behind.
Sensatia Botanicals is proud to produce 100% natural products and to support and employ many of the Balinese people. This company is one you want to patronize. This is already good to know, but wait until you get a hold of this scrub. This amazing
Balinese Lulur salt comes from the original remedy from rice farmers in Bali. They would take this crushed spice and rub it on their legs after the many hours of standing in the rice fields. This version includes lush ingredients such as sandalwood, fennel seed, and star anise to smooth the skin and relax the muscles. I especially like the hand-weaved palm leaf box it comes in. You can’t help but feel like an exotic goddess on an island when you use this stuff. I don’t know about you, but
Dr. McDreamy is on my island.
Kimberly Sayer of London All-in-One Invigorating Lemon Scrub: I came across this product while skimming through Brides.com - not sure why I was doing such a thing, but I digress. Kimberly herself returned my inquiry email and was nice enough to send me some of this delicious, lemon-scented cream. The scent wakes me up in the morning (making me want to run to Dunkin’ Donuts for one of their lemon-filled pastries) while the organic lemon oils and vitamins A,C, and E work together with jojoba beads to scrub away the dry skin I want gone a.s.a.p… which will help me look good going to the gym to work off those donuts.
Seacret Spa: Salt from the Dead Sea is what you get in this scrub, which carries 21 minerals. Among them: magnesium, calcium, sulfur, bromide, iodine, sodium, zinc, and potassium. These minerals heal the skin and aid in cell metabolism. They also add Chamomile for relaxation and antioxidant benefits, as well as essential oils in the scents of Ocean, Apple, Vanilla, and Lavender. I like that this scrub is different in that it isn’t drowning in thick oil like some salt scrubs I have tried, but is simply the delicious smelling salt that you use on damp skin for the best effect.
