DIY facial scrub

I still remember my first facial scrub. It was Nivea's and  it was crap. :(  So, I googled and I found 2 new ideas:

1. Coffe + olive oil:  good, effective but somehow I always got some coffe into my eyes :(

2. Salt + milk: great stuff :)  But I got tired of it. After using it for atleast 10 years. :)


 
My scrub procedure

1. Tie hair back.
2. Wash face.
3. To open pores, steam face over hot water or press warm cloth to skin for a few minutes.
4. After preparing scrub, apply it to face (and neck if desired). Avoid eye area.
5. Optional: Use a facial loofah, sponge, or brush to maximize exfoliation.
6. Rinse off with warm water.
7. Enjoy results!

 Last night I was looking for some ideas and I  found this:

Basic Baking Soda Scrub

Perfect for everyday use.
2 to 3 Tbsp. Baking soda
Small amount of water
Mix the ingredients into a paste.
Using a circular motion, apply to face and gently scrub.

Basic Cornmeal Scrub

Slightly more potent than the baking soda scrub, this works best on a 2 to 3 day interval.
2 to 3 Tbsp. Cornmeal
Small amount of water
Mix and apply in the same manner as baking soda scrub.

Rose Almond Face Scrub

To brighten and soften skin.
1 tsp rosewater
1/2 tsp almond flour or finely ground almonds.
Mix into paste and apply.

Oatmeal Scrub

A stimulating, thoroughly cleansing 3-in-1 scrub! Smooths, tones, and hydrates.
1 Tbsp. ground oatmeal (use steel cut oats, not instant)
1 tsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. yogurt
Combine and apply.
Optional: let your scrub double as a mask! Let it sit a few minutes before scrubbing and rinsing.

Azuki Bean Scrub

Banish your blackheads. Especially effective for combination and oily skin types.
½ cup dried azuki beans
Grind beans. (Having a small coffee grinder set aside specifically for beauty recipes is a wise idea).
Add a little water to the mixture and apply.

Milk and Honey Scrub

Maximize or minimize its moisturizing effect at will.
Choose your dairy:
1 tsp Skim Milk (Oily skin)
1 tsp 2% Milk (Normal or combination)
1 tsp Cream (Dry)
1 tsp honey
1 tbsp ground almonds

Banana Scrub

A very finely textured, delicious-smelling scrub. Can double as a mask.
2 tsp mashed banana
2 tsp rolled oats
1 tsp milk
1 tsp honey

Honey Sugar Scrub

If you have ever used a body sugar scrub, you know how amazing they are. Work the same magic on your face!
1 tsp. of honey
1/2 tsp. of sugar (either cane or brown — both work well)
Blend in bowl. Apply.
Rinse very thoroughly, as this recipe can be slightly sticky.


“Eat Your Greens” Facial Scrub

A great organic recipe by The Green Beauty Guide:
2 tsp organic wheat bran
2 tbsp organic oatmeal
2 tbsp olive oil soap, finely shredded
1 tsp dried parsley
1 part dried lettuce
Shave your favorite plant oil-based soap.
Grind parsley and lettuce with pestle in mortar. (We have tried this – you can also blend it in a processor).
Add soap shavings and mix thoroughly.
Whisk in the oatmeal and wheat brand and continue stirring until thoroughly mixed.


Which scrubs are your favourite? How does your facial scrub procedure looks like? 

Day 2 - a moment...

a moment, taken during travel

Day one - B is for...

Basil - my favourite spice <3

Photo a day

FatMumSlim has this beautiful site with ideas for photo a day. I have decidet, that I will attend this challenge in June.

source: http://fatmumslim.com.au/june-photo-a-day-join-in-have-fun-get-snap-happy/

Kittens

...are getting bigger and bigger :)

Dunaj, Vienna, Wien

Yesterday, we (team from  catholic student center) went to Wien, visit their ZOO.  After  3 hours (or more?) in the ZOO, we went to eat. I thought and wanted, that we will eat Austrian speciallty - the Wiener schnitzel (Vienna steak), but instead, we went to some (sort-of) cheap Italian  restaurant. Although it was fine. and I had another attack. :( I don't know, this depression makes me feel like a monster.

Update

Črnec
Prejšnji teden sem v mestu srečala črnca. Nič posebnega, le to, da me je ogovoril, prosil za številko in mi rekel da sem lepa. Iskreno, pomislila sem na to, če je res tisto kar pravijo o črncih. Ampak nisem sprobala. Ker vem, da bi s tem nekoga prizadela, tega pa ne želim. Skozi pogovor z njim pa sem ugotovila, da je še večji posesivnež kot moj bivši. Uff, komaj sem ga prepričala, da ne bo nič z mano in njim. Džizs.

Mački
Tigra je imela ta teden neke svoje mačje finte. Skočila je na balkonsko ograjo in na sosednjo okensko polico, našla sem jo tudi že med roletami(!), na kuhinjskih in sobnih vratih, med plazenjem skozi špranjo v vratih, danes pa je fantu ukradla čevapčič. Uhh, tale mačka...  Mladički so luštni, sedaj že hodijo okoli, če se le da, se spravijo čisto k človeški nogi, racajo po posodi z briketi in vodo in se derejo.

Hujšanje
Naredila sem rekord: 42 min na orbitreku. Čist sem bila prešvicana, ampak občutek pa je bil božanski. Pridna sem. Skoraj vsak dan se spravim na orbitrek in migam. Še vedno imam težave z pitjem, se kar silim. Do zdaj sem spravla dol 0,5 kg, ampak pozna se mi pa kot da bi jih več.

Faks
Ahh, ne vem kaj bo s tem... Joj,  sošolec je imel na FB napisano, da rabi pomoč pri nekem predmetu, ki sm ga jaz že naredila. in mu pošljem zasebca, pa mi človek odpiše, da je mislil name, ampak se me ni upal vprašat za pomoč. Krnekaj. V glavnem, pomagala mu bom, saj pa ni tolk težko.

Danes sem jedla kosilo pri jezuitih. Prav zanimivo je bilo, fajn družba so. Enega patra sicer nič ne razumem, če pa že, pa slišim kaj v stilu "lisičji faks" namesto medicinski.

Coffee!!!! The Greatest Addiction Ever :D