When I started my skincare business back in 2012, I was known in my circle for creating DIY Skincare recipes. I’ve always been so passionate about creating effective, yet clean skincare, so this week I wanted to take this one back and share one of my favorite DIY after-sun body scrub recipes with you guys! If you try this recipe out and follow me at @AskHeatherMariannaBlog on Instagram, be sure to tag me or use #BeautyKitchen. I’d love to know if you love this recipe as much as I do!

This recipe is perfect for the summer! This scrub helps to smooth, brighten, and reduce pigmentation you may get from the sun. Don’t forget to use your SPF with this one as it contains citrus, which is very effective at evening out tans, but can make you burn more easily.

INGREDIENTS:
• 2 cups of Sea Salt
• ¼ tbsp Dried Lemon Rind
• ¼ tbsp Dried Orange Rind
• ¼ tbsp Dried Grapefruit Rind
• 1 tsp Tomato Pulp
• 1 tsp Fresh Orange Juice
• ½ tsp Fresh Lime Juice


DIRECTIONS:
• Take 1 lemon, 1 orange, and 1 grapefruit, and dry the peels in the sun.
• Once the rinds are dried, use a zester for each citrus fruit and get about ¼ tbsp. of each. Add these to a bowl with your 2 cups of sea salt.
• To prepare the tomato, wash and dry the tomato, cut the top and bottom off, and cut it into sections. Be sure to scoop out the pulp and seeds.
• For the fresh juice, mix 1 tsp. of the tomato pulp, 1 tsp. of orange juice, and ½ tsp. of lime juice.
• Add your juice mixture to your dry base to achieve your desired consistency, then place into a glass air-tight jar to keep fresh for the next 30 days!

What are the skin benefits?
Tomatoes have several benefits, but what makes them perfect for a summer product is that they help to fight free radicals and treat sun damage! Oranges, limes, and grapefruit are all high in vitamin C which helps with dullness and pigmentation issues. Sea salt helps regulate oil production without causing over-drying, cleanses and fights acne-causing bacteria, and fights redness and inflammation. Overall, you can’t go wrong with these ingredients, and this After-Sun Body Scrub will help you get that smooth, radiant, glowing skin all summer long!

I hope you loved this recipe! Make sure to check the blog next week where I will be sharing my favorite tips on Manifesting! ✨ Feel free to DM me with any topics you’d like to see me to cover here on the “AskHeather Blog”. I would love to do another week where we cover your questions! Until then, have an amazing week!

XOXO, Heather