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DIY Face Scrub With Rice Powder & Aloe Vera

A nourishing face scrub to help brighten and reduce inflammation.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Author: Katie Stewart Wellness

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup organic white rice
  • Aloe vera gel fresh pulp or store-bought gel
  • Unpasteurized honey

Optional:

  • 5 drops tea tree essential oil

Instructions

  • Grind the white rice into a powder with a clean coffee grinder or mortar/pestle.
  • Add tea tree essential oil, if using.
  • Store in small jar until ready to use.
  • To scrub, mix 1 tsp each of aloe and honey with 1 tsp of the rice powder. If using fresh aloe, use 1" fresh pulp and mash together with the honey and white rice.
  • Massage scrub mixture into your face in an upward direction by following a small circular motion.
  • Be gentle and spend about 2-3 minutes scrubbing your skin.
  • Let the mixture sit on your skin for 10 to 15 minutes after massage.
  • Rinse with lukewarm water and follow with your favourite face cream.

Notes

Store the extra rice powder in a small jar, adding the aloe and honey at each use for a fresh scrub. Avoid scrubbing active acne areas or open wounds.