Nestof3 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I will never buy that generic apricot scrub again. Sugar works great! You can adjust the intensity of it my allowing a little to dissolve before scrubbing your face with it. It's also nice to know it all dissolves instead of leaving grit in your pipes. I just lather up with my soap (right now homemade from a friend) and then dip my hand into a plastic container of sugar that I keep in the shower. Then I rub gently, avoiding my eye area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2legomaniacs Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Add some olive oil for a nice moisturizing along with a good scrub too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jugglin'5 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 :) I know exactly which generic apricot scrub you mean, we buy a ton of it around here since we are all oily and flaky (skinned, that is). I will try the sugar - thanks for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted October 9, 2008 Author Share Posted October 9, 2008 we are all oily and flaky (skinned, that is). Yes, my oily skin feels grimy if I do not use it every day, but I really like that I can alter the intensity of the scrub, if you know what I mean. I also like the fact that it's just one ingredient and it doesn't taste horrible if you taste it on your lip (hee hee). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faline Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Oh yes, I love sugar scrub! Olive oil and a drop of honey added is great, and you can also add essential oils or vanilla. I also like to add in coffee grounds for legs, elbows, etc but the coffee makes a mess in the shower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose in BC Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Do you think olive oil would work as a moisturizer for her? And sugar as a scrub for her adolescent skin? I hate all the chemicals we pack on each day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I have horrible dry, dead skin on my feet. Should I try sugar, or is it not abrasive enough for this? Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2legomaniacs Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I have horrible dry, dead skin on my feet. Should I try sugar, or is it not abrasive enough for this? Wendi How about some salt too? That makes it scrubbier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I have used salt on my feet and legs but on my face I prefer a baking soda paste. Mix with water or a squirt of Cetaphil cleanser. I personally think the sugar & salt & the commercial apricot etc scrubs are too harsh for the face; they have very sharp edges & on my face, I felt they were gouging the skin rather than exfoliating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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