Exfoliate Recipes
by Complete Skin Care Therapy

The combination of almonds and oats gently exfoliate the top layer of the skin. Exfoliation is the removal of dead skin cells which dull the face. This natural skin cleansing recipe will leave your skin soft and glowing.

2 Cups Rolled Oats
(see note below)
1/2 cup Almonds
2 Tbl. Dried rose petals
2 Tbl. Dried lavender flowers

Finely grind all ingredients separately in a grinder (a coffee grinder works). Mix all ingredients together, cover and store in a cool dry place.

For Dry Skin:
Mix 1 heaping teaspoon of cleansing grains with warm water to make a creamy paste and add 1/2 teaspoon almond oil.

For Normal to Oily Skin:
Mix 1 heaping teaspoon of cleansing grains with warm water to make a creamy paste, omit the almond oil.

With your fingertips and in an upward circular motion, gently massage the cleansing grains into your skin. Rinse with warm water and then apply a toner and moisturizer.

Note: when purchasing oats, be sure they are natural rolled oats. Check the ingredients to be sure they are all natural rolled oats. Do not use the quick cook or flavored type.

1/2 cup oatmeal or cornmeal and plain yogurt
(add enough yogurt to form a paste)
Mix ingredients to form a paste. With your fingertips and in an upward circular motion, gently massage the paste into your skin. Rinse with warm water and then apply a toner and moisturizer.

1 cup dried chamomile
4 tablespoons honey
1 cup milk
8 teaspoons wheat germ
Steep chamomile in milk for a few hours. Strain, keeping liquid. Add honey and wheat germ to liquid mixture. Blend well. Place in a bottle. Refrigerate any used portions. Keeps up to a week.
Follow with a gentle toner and fragrance free moisturizer.

1 tbs baking soda
1 tbs honey
1 tbs olive oil
Mix all ingredients into a thick paste. Apply to face, if to thick add a little water. While rinsing the face feel the exoliate properties of the baking soda and the nourishing properties of honey.