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Technology may have allowed us to do things in a faster way but it has also led us to be more and more tired with trying to keep up with technology’s own pace. Because of this, most people have found it hard to really focus on taking care of their skin. If you are one of them, then we have a solution for you – your very own sugar scrub.
In order to create your own sugar scrub, you need to have with you half a 
cup of sugar, lemon juice (from one lemon), and a tablespoon of vegetable oil. If you want to go funky about it, you can have food coloring.
Once you have all the items, mix them in a clean bowl, except for the coloring which you can add only when the mixture is already consistent.
Another way to go about having your own sugar scrub is to add to a cup of sugar a teaspoon of glycerin and half a teaspoon of vitamin E oil. You can then sprinkle a few drops of your favorite aromatherapy essential oil like Lavender, Chamomile, Sandalwood, Grapefruit, Vanilla, and Geranium.
If you would not be able to consume all of your sugar scrub, make sure that you store them n a glass container with a tight lid. Avoid using plastic ones as essential oils can be easily absorbed by plastic.
Ever wonder what are some of the most must-have aromatherapy essential oils that your cabinet should never be without? Well, here they are:
- Lavender – the soothing scent of the lavender essential oil has been proven to work miracles against fungus and other harmful microorganisms. It can also be used as a natural disinfectant for your home and can be sprinkled into your diffuser to create a calming effect.
- Chamomile – This aromatherapy essential oil has been around for more than two thousand years and is quite popular for its ability to soothe upset stomach. It is also a great way to relieve baby’s teething pain and can be depended upon against fever, acne and insect bites.
- Patchouli – said to be an aphrodisiac, the Patchouli is also a good way for treating minor wounds.
- Rose – Want to look and feel young? Then the Rose essential oil is for you. This essential oils is known for working wonders when it comes to rejuvenating aging skin and soothing eczema.
- Ylang-Ylang - The sweet floral scent of the Ylang-Ylang essential oils is known to be an aphrodisiac and is a good way to lift depression. It can also be used for soothing and healing cracked skin and treating certain hair problems.
- Peppermint – Many people are unaware that the peppermint essential oil can actually be used to soothe upset stomach and clear indigestion. It is much more known for its ability to sweeten breath. It can also be depended upon to energize and refresh tired muscles.
In today’s world, looking presentable is a must. One way of ensuring this is by taking care of your skin, the largest organ in your body. Here are some tips to keep in mind to make sure that your skin is supple and free from dryness:
- As much as possible, avoid drinking alcohol and caffeinated products. Caffeinated and alcoholic products are diuretics and could contribute even more to the dryness of your skin.
- A few drops of certain essential oils along with your bath can help rejuvenate dry skin. These essential oils include chamomile, geranium, hyssop, lavender, patchouli, rose, sandalwood, and ylang-ylang.
- Getting enough sleep and regularly indulging in exercise can result to a more suppler skin.
- A good homemade skin pack is mashed ripe banana. You can spread it to your face and neck area. Leave it on ten to fifteen minutes and then rinse off using lukewarm water.
- A weekly herbal facial sauna consisting of chamomile, lavender and peppermint can do wonders for your dry skin.
Thanksgiving is literally just around the corner so you would be probably be busy right now doing all the needed preparations. Before you go about freaking out, here are some ways by which you can keep your sanity and cool while preparing for Thanksgiving:
- As a rule, go for 1.5 lbs. of turkey per person. This would help make sure that there’s plenty for everyone and yet you’d still have some for leftovers.
- Ask the people you have invited whether they are allergic to certain foods or whether they are on a special diet. They would really appreciate your asking.
- Make sure you have enough utensils, plates and glasses for all your guests. You would also need to make sure beforehand that you would be able to accommodate all the guests that you invited.
- Have some warm drinks on hand. This could help you buy time should your guests arrive way before you have finished making all the food preparations.
- To keep everyone in a light mood, put out some aromatic candles or have diffusers placed in strategic locations. Make sure you use Jasmine, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Spearmint.
At the end of the festivities, make sure that you remove all the stress from your body by relaxing in a warm tub of water with a few drops of your favorite essential oils or have a relaxing massage before you doze off.