Easy DIY Exfoliating Face Mask/Body Scrub For ALL Skin Types!

I love face masks, they're definitely a permanent part of my skincare routine and I'm certain my skin wouldn't be as clear and smooth as it is without them. The problem is they can run quite expensive, be chock full of nasty things we can't even pronounce (yuck!) and I could never really find something that quite works for my skin. It's oily in the t-zone, dry everywhere else, sensitive, acne and redness prone and aaaalways changing with the seasons.

This is my all-time favourite DIY face mask! It's unbelievably simple, literally works on any skin type and I'm sure you already have the ingredients in your cupboard. Not to mention it tastes good and works amazingly as a lip and all over body scrub as well. Enjoy!

You will need:

  

Yep, that's it. Brown sugar, milk and something to mix in! If your skin is SUPER dry, you can add a drop or 2 of olive oil as well, but I find it calms my dry spots and I never need it. Oh, and maybe a little plastic jar with a lid, in case you make extra and want to store the rest in the fridge. It can be stored for about a week or so!

1. Scoop 2 or 3 tablespoons of brown sugar into a bowl. (Use 1/3 cup if you would like to do the full body experience.)
2. Add 1 teaspoon of milk at a time, and mix until the consistency is grainy and thick, but none of the sugar is dry. It doesn't take much milk at all, and if it's too runny, it'll just melt off your face onto your clothes!
3. Rinse face with warm water (no cleanser) and while still slightly damp, apply the mask in very gentle circular motions.
4. Leave on for 10-15 minutes and rinse off with warm water, massaging the skin as you rinse.
5. Pat dry and apply your favourite moisturizer!
6. Admire glowing, smooth and gorgeous skin :)

The brown sugar is gritty enough to polish dry, flaky skin but not harsh at all to sensitive or problematic skin. Milk contains lactic acid, which cleanses and naturally exfoliates while soothing, calming and moisturizing all at the same time. So simple and effective, I promise you'll love it!

If you try, drop me a comment and let me know how amazing your skin felt afterwards :)

xo Sarah