A Sweet Way to Exfoliate

 

Exfoliation is essential to smooth, clear skin. At home, I use St. Ives Apricot Scrub, but I buy it in the big clunky container that’s difficult to transport when traveling. Plus, I like to travel light and not be “one of those girls” that lug around everything in their bathroom with them wherever they go.

Thus, when I’m on an overnight trip, I use white sugar. Almost anywhere you go will have white sugar readily available. Or you can much more easily bring your own three or four packets of white sugar as opposed to a whole jar of facial scrub.

After cleansing, wet your face with water, then pour a small handful of sugar grains into your hand and rub over the face. Use as you normally would a facial scrub. The results are instant and amazing. Plus, it keeps those annoying blackheads and blemishes at bay.

If your skin tends to be dry, use honey with the sugar; this way, you exfoliate and moisturize simultaneously. Honey serves as an excellent facial mask for those with dry, parched skin or anyone who needs an oil-free moisturizer.

Recently I went on a weekend trip and forgot to pack my facial scrub. Due to stress, my skin began to break out a little and looked sallow. Fortunately the hotel supplied white sugar packets. Talk about saving face!