Flax Seed Body Scrub (Just Like at the SPA)

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I’m excited for you to discover this flax seed body scrub.

Why? It’s the ultimate blend of simplicity and effectiveness for a rejuvenating, anti-ageing body care routine.

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Trust me, this one’s a keeper.

Why flax seeds for your body?

Flax seeds are a hidden gem for body care. Not enough people realise their incredible benefits for the skin.

They DEEPLY MOISTURISE, GENTLY EXFOLIATE away dead skin cells and leave your body looking LUMINOUS and feeling SILKY SMOOTH.

Here’s the secret behind flax seeds’ effectiveness for your body:

• Omega-3s for a glow: They leave your skin feeling soft and full of life.
• Antioxidants for youthfulness: Smooth out the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
• Natural oils for deep hydration: Keep your skin supple and well-moisturized.
• Gentle exfoliation: Effortlessly sweep away dead skin, revealing a vibrant, fresh look.

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Preparing & storing your flax seeds

For our scrub, we will need ground (milled) flax seeds. Whole flax seeds can be a bit too tough and might scratch your skin. Ground flax seeds are just right.

However, ground flax seeds can go rancid more quickly than whole seeds (the oils inside are great for the skin BUT can spoil quickly!).

So it’s best to buy whole seeds and grind them yourself. This is important! That’s how you pack a punch with freshness.

When you grind the seeds right before you use them, you’re making sure the oils don’t have time to go bad.

Trust me, your skin will thank you for that extra step.

For whole seeds, I recommend these ones. They are organic. And here’s a grinder I recommend if you haven’t got one.

Grind what you need and store the rest in an airtight container in the fridge. I’ve had great luck with these storing jars.

(When grinding, just give the seeds a quick pulse – a few times until they’re finely ground, like a soft powder. This makes sure the scrub is gentle on your skin.)

They’ll stay good for up to a week. Place in the fridge.

Making it

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup ground flax seeds (for gentle exfoliation and anti-ageing benefits)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (for exfoliation. Coconut sugar is very good.)
• 1/4 cup coconut oil (for moisture)
• Optional: A few drops of your favourite essential oil for fragrance (lavender is a great choice).

Instructions:

1. Mix the ingredients: Combine the ground flax seeds and brown sugar in a bowl. Mix them well.
2. Add the oil: Pour in the coconut oil and mix until you get a consistent paste. If you’re using essential oil, add it now. Just as a reference, 5-15 drops will probably be enough.
3. Store: Transfer the mixture to the containers. They’ll stay good for up to a week.

How to apply to your body

• Wet your skin with warm water to open up the pores. In the middle of your shower is ideal.
• Gently massage the scrub onto your skin in circular motions, focusing on rough areas like elbows and knees.
• Rinse with warm water and pat your skin dry.
• For best results, use 2-3 times a week.

Benefits:

• Exfoliation: The brown sugar and flax seeds gently remove dead skin cells, revealing smoother, brighter skin.
• Moisturisation: Coconut oil deeply nourishes the skin, preventing dryness and flakiness.
• Anti-Ageing: The antioxidants in flax seeds help fight signs of ageing like fine lines and wrinkles.

How to apply it to your face

You can also use this scrub for your face. Here’s how to apply:

1. Splash your face with warm water to get it ready (make sure you washed it first).
2. Scoop a little bit of the scrub and rub it gently on your face in small circles. Be super gentle around the delicate eye area.
3. Wash it off with warm water. Pat your face dry with a towel.
4. For a nice glow, do this once or twice a week.

Simple, effective, and oh-so-natural

This DIY flax seed scrub for the body is your go-to for achieving soft, glowing skin from head to toe.

It’s the ideal boost to your weekly body care regimen.

Imagine getting the perks of exfoliation, anti-ageing, smoothness, and deep hydration all wrapped up in one delightful scrub.

For weekly body care, this scrub is unbeatable.

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