Drink your way to good skin care?

Skin care and other companies are jumping on a trend to offer "drinkable skin care" products. One company we're researching, Borba Skin Care offers a flavored water drink, claiming age defying qualities. So far there is no scientific or testimonial studies to back up this claim.

We can't replace all of our nutrients, vitamins and minerals with a drink, as wonderful as it sounds. Many of the products out there, whether sold in stores or through independent reps, most of the "nutrients" aren't even absorbed into the body or blood system.

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Coffee Body Scrub

Some people love chocolate, some people love their coffee. Why not invigorate the body, and bloodstream, with an infusion of caffeine. (Interesting fragrance).

What you need to make your own coffee body scrub (compliments of Spa Index).

2 cups of coarsely ground coffee, 1/2 cup raw sugar or sea salt and 2-3 tablespoons massage oil (almond oil, jojoba oil). Mix all ingredients together. Take a hot shower to moisten your skin and open your pores. Using wide, circular motions, rub the coffee exfoliant onto your skin with strong, even pressure. shower off, pat skin dry and apply a thin layer of your favorite body lotion. 

The grounds help exfoilate dead skin cells and is rumored to help minimize cellulite and varicose veins. coffee grounds are usually too coarse to use on the face, but okay for the rest of the body.

There are many variations for this scrub, depending on your aromatique preferences, such as vanilla or nuts.

Homemade Insect Repellent

Do you prefer natural remedies? Are you needing an insect repellent and can't get to a store? You may have these items around the house. 

You will need: 2 cups of witch hazel, 1 1/2 teaspoons of citronella oil and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar. 

Combine the above ingredients into a 16 ounce spray bottle. Shake vigorously before using. Requires no refrigeration, then apply liberally. 

(recipe compliments of Spa Index)