It’s springtime, so you know what that means: time for fresh fruit and a fresh face. Here at MenuTrinfo we’re all about nutrition and wellness, but sometimes you have to work from the outside in. Start feeling more invigorated from the moment you wash your face in the morning. These recipes for facial scrubs all contain fresh fruit will help you put your best face forward this spring! Plus, I bet they smell (and probably taste) delicious.
There’s no way you won’t feel refreshed after allowing the soothing qualities of fresh blueberries, lemon and kiwi soak into your skin.
Blueberries are rich in vitamins A and C, and you can reap the benefits of this even just by moisturizing your face with them. These berries will help even out your skin tone and revitalize your skin after a long winter, just in time for spring! See the recipe below:
Blueberry Facial Scrub
- ½ cup Organic blueberries
- 1 cup Organic sugar or brown sugar
- ½ cup Olive oil, grape seed oil, or coconut oil
- 1 tbsp Vitamin E oil
- 5 drops of Organic essential oil
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This next recipe’s main ingredient is lemon. This cleansing scrub is great for all types of skin and contains vitamin C and citric acid. Over time, lemon will brighten your skin, giving you such a glow. I bet this lightly scented fruit smells and feels great, making it a great addition to your morning routine. There’s nothing like a freshly squeezed lemon! See the recipe below:
Lemon Facial Scrub
- 1/8 cup Ground almonds (using a coffee grinder works well for this)
- 2 tbsp Milk or cream
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
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Kiwi is fabulous fruit in this next recipe. Using the tiny kiwi seeds, this will exfoliate your skin, while simultaneously boosting its health. Containing vitamins C, E and tons of antioxidants, this scrub is sure to give you gorgeous skin. See the recipe below:
Kiwi Facial Scrub
- 2 Kiwis, pureed
- 3 tbsp Plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp Orange juice
- 1 tbsp Almond or Olive oil
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So, be on your way to overall wellness while practicing a well-balanced diet and face washing routine. Fresh fruit will be good for more than your diet with these fresh fruit facial recipes, so we hope you enjoy them! (P.S. no judgment if you want to taste them, too. A little taste won’t hurt, right?)
Recipes courtesy of: Preserve, She Knows, Whole Living
Image: simplybike/flickr
