Hold on to Your Pompadours: It's National Pomegranate Month!
It's the time you've been waiting for all year long. Not only is it Read more
Relax Already: Make Your Own Citrus-Mint Sugar Scrub
Indulging in a hot shower or bath is one of my favorite ways to reduce stress. Couple it with a sugar scrub, and it's just as good as a full-body massage — well, almost). Why buy a sugar scrub, when it's so easy to make your own? Here's a recipe that incorporates the summery scent of citrus. To see it read more Read more
Are Salty or Sugary Scrubs Right For You?
I've got snacking on the mind today (OK, everyday). Because I'll leave food reviews to YumSugar, I've conjured up some of my fave salty and sugary body scrubs. (I know it's not the same thing, but no calories woohoo!) Both types offer natural exfoliation but there are some key differences. First up, the mineral content in sea salts can help increase circulation on top of taking off Read more
Home Spa Treatment: Brown Sugar Body Scrub
I have written about the joys of sugar scrubs before, but here is a recipe to make your own. Mix in a plastic bowl: ½ cup of raw turbinado sugar (or brown sugar) ¼ cup of honey Add 3-4 drops of essential oil if you have some around. Use scrub all over your body once you are in the shower. If you have bath gloves or a loofah use those for scrubbing. Focus a little extra on areas that tend to Read more
What We're Sweet On: A Lip Exfoliator That's Unrefined
Rough, peeling lips underneath your favorite matte lipstick (or any lipstick for that matter) are never a good thing. Enter your salvation: Fresh Sugar Lip Polish ($23). Unlike most lip scrubs, Fresh's formula doesn't shy away from coarse crystals. The brown sugar granules slough away dead skin, giving your lips a smooth finish, while shea butter, jojoba oil, and grapeseed oil lend moisture. Read more
5 Cinco de Mayo Ingredients Remixed For DIY Hangover Beauty
This weekend is sure to include tequila-induced debauchery as Cinco de Mayo descends once again. But don't let all your extra cocktail party ingredients go to waste. After you're done gorging on guacamole and guzzling margaritas, use your leftovers to make these DIY beauty recipes. So become a morning-after mixologist and pull a Houdini on that hangover. Find out some of the skin care perks to Read more
4 Softening Scrubs That Will Save Your Skin
Exfoliating your face is a no brainer, but people often overlook an equally important area: the rest of your body. Body scrubs can be a girl's best friend, working to remove flakes and salvaging dry, parched skin. Here are four we love to slather on — one is even safe to apply pre-airbrush tan. Read more
How to Make a Lemon and Brown Sugar Lip Scrub
Fresh recently expanded its cult-favorite brown sugar scrub to the lips, with its Sugar Lip Polish ($22.50). If you're a fan of the polish, you'll love making this similarly flavored recipe, which produces tons of tasty lip scrub with just three ingredients and a couple minutes' work. I'm addicted to it, and I know you'll like it too. Read more
Equipment Lab: Manual Citrus Juicer
Honestly, at this time in my life, I'm just not ready to shell out hundreds of dollars or give up precious counter space in my tiny kitchen for a massive juicing machine. But that doesn't mean I'll never get to enjoy a glass of freshly pressed orange or grapefruit juice from the comfort of my breakfast table. I swear by the manual citrus juicer that was passed down to me from my grandmother. Read more
Get Glowing With This Easy Homemade Scrub
You don't need expensive creams, scrubs, or lotions to get skin that glows. The key is to exfoliate to help slough away dead skin cells. Luckily, it's easy to make a body scrub at home with ingredients you likely already have sitting in your kitchen. Check out our latest video to see how to make it, and get softened skin in an instant. Read more
