https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-exfoliant-recommendations Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:20:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-exfoliant-recommendations#post-351021 Mon, 16 May 2011 22:13:23 +0000 elpgal 351021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Becky, I do the sugar + oil + lavender essential oil and it works well. Makes for a messy tub, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-exfoliant-recommendations#post-350960 Mon, 16 May 2011 19:53:44 +0000 Becky 350960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Linn &amp; Di -- Thanks for weighing in. You all have helped me clarify what the situation actually is and explore some possible solutions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-exfoliant-recommendations#post-350800 Mon, 16 May 2011 14:40:20 +0000 Di 350800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use this recipe (<a href="http://chickensintheroad.com/house/crafts/make-your-own-brown-sugar-scrub/" rel="nofollow">http://chickensintheroad.com/h.....gar-scrub/</a>) with brown sugar. I REALLY like it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-exfoliant-recommendations#post-350715 Mon, 16 May 2011 06:28:01 +0000 Linn 350715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Becky you could also try using the salt or sugar with olive oil. I have also used the St Ives Apricot Scrub and liked it as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-exfoliant-recommendations#post-350635 Mon, 16 May 2011 02:37:59 +0000 Becky 350635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ Inge and MaryK -- Thanks for the tip about using sugar instead. I might give it a try.</p> <p>@nancylee -- Thanks for the Origins recommendation. Sounds like another good one to try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-exfoliant-recommendations#post-350602 Mon, 16 May 2011 02:02:58 +0000 MsMary 350602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, it would totally work with sugar! Give it a try!! And you don't need the fragrance or the color -- just sugar and sweet almond oil (which has no scent, BTW) would work just fine! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-exfoliant-recommendations#post-350599 Mon, 16 May 2011 01:58:04 +0000 nancylee 350599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like you've got some great advice here already. It does sound like you need moisturizer as much as exfoliant. Personally, I'm a huge fan of Origins Ginger sugar scrub. It seems to have a moisturizing effect along with an exfoliant...and the smell is fabulous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-exfoliant-recommendations#post-350508 Sun, 15 May 2011 23:36:54 +0000 Inge 350508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not MaryK but I can say that this works with sugar too (I always do that), and no stinging at all (I ran out of sugar once and tried it with salt, I was not happy!!-)) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-exfoliant-recommendations#post-350075 Sun, 15 May 2011 02:50:09 +0000 Becky 350075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Beth -- I wondered if an AHA formulation might be something to try. I'll have to research it.</p> <p>@Bella and Laura -- Thanks for the St. Ives recommendation. I'm going to try that. Laura, maybe I do need a heavy-duty moisturizer in addition to the exfoliation.</p> <p>@Scarlet -- I'm not as faithful with moisturizing my legs as the rest of my body, and maybe I should moisturize every day.</p> <p>@MaryK -- Wow! That's impressive! I've used salt scrubs before, but didn't like the stinging if I have any nicks or cuts. Do you think it would work with sugar? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-exfoliant-recommendations#post-349878 Sat, 14 May 2011 21:36:50 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 349878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the St. Ives apricot scrub too - you used to be able to also get it in tubs which was nice for body exfoliation, don't know if you can still. </p> <p>I use Eucerin original moisturizing lotion on my scaly feet in the winters - rub some in before bedtime and throw on some socks, and the next morning things are much better. It's too greasy for me to use as an everyday lotion, but for you it might be just the ticket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-exfoliant-recommendations#post-349836 Sat, 14 May 2011 19:38:25 +0000 MsMary 349836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had extremely dry and flaky skin for years, and what absolutely solved the problem is a homemade salt scrub a friend gave me for Christmas one year. It exfoliates and makes your skin super duper soft.</p> <p>She gave me the recipe, which is super easy. I happen to have written it up with all the details for another web site, so here it is:</p> <p>It's basically made of Epsom salt and sweet almond oil, with a few drops of scented oil and some soap colorant. Mix the salt and the oil until you are happy with the texture -- I think I do maybe 4 parts salt to one part oil. I basically just fill a mixing bowl with salt and add dollops of oil until I'm happy with it, then add a few drops each of essential oils for fragrance, and soap colorant. The KitchenAid mixer will mix it up in no time! You can also throw in a handful of medium or coarse sea salt for a little textural interest -- not too much, though, because it can scratch!</p> <p>In case anybody is interested, here's where I get my supplies:</p> <p>Epsom salt: I get it at Costco -- you can also get it at Target or Rite-Aid or any big drug store.</p> <p>Sea salt: I get it here: <a href="http://www.pvsoap.com/powders_liquids.asp" rel="nofollow">http://www.pvsoap.com/powders_liquids.asp</a></p> <p>Sweet almond oil: I got it at <a href="http://www.selectoils.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.selectoils.com</a>, but they seem to be gone, so I'd go here: <a href="http://www.camdengrey.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.camdengrey.com/</a>. 7 pounds is a gallon -- I'm just finishing my first gallon after about a year. They also have it in smaller bottles at Whole Foods but it's VERY expensive. I'd say you can get 20 jars or more out of a gallon. It can get rancid if you leave it out, so I keep it in the fridge.</p> <p>Fragrance oils -- also at <a href="http://www.camdengrey.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.camdengrey.com/</a>. They have a million of them, and the prices are wildly varied. I have been happy with Lemon Balm, Sweet Orange, French Lavendar, and Spearmint. Note they come in little bottles without droppers, so you'll need a dropper or two.</p> <p>Soap colorant: The place I got it doesn't seem to have it any more, but you can google around and find it online, or at your local craft store. I got a set of six and I figure it will last me pretty much forever.</p> <p>Acrylic jars: Got these here: <a href="http://www.pvsoap.com/bottles.asp" rel="nofollow">http://www.pvsoap.com/bottles.asp</a> . It's pretty far down the page, the "bale and wire plastic jar, 570 ml." (They have droppers on this page, too. I ended up with droppers not exactly the same size as my fragrance oils -- so be careful to make sure you match the droppers with the bottles.)</p> <p>I tie a ribbon around the jar and put on a tag that reads as follows:</p> <p>"MaryK's Miraculous Salt Scrub</p> <p>"While still in the shower, massage all over your body and wash off with or without soap for super-soft skin.</p> <p>"Ingredients: Epsom salts, sea salt, sweet almond oil, essential oils, and soap colorant."</p> <p>You can also slip a small scoop under the ribbon. I found acrylic scoops at The Container Store, but unfortunately they don't seem to have the tiny ones online. You can get wooden ones on the same page as the jars: <a href="http://www.pvsoap.com/bottles.asp" rel="nofollow">http://www.pvsoap.com/bottles.asp</a> -- most of the way down the page.</p> <p>Here's a picture of the year I made a million of them as Christmas gifts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-exfoliant-recommendations#post-349797 Sat, 14 May 2011 17:41:35 +0000 Scarlet 349797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, this sounds more like your legs are prone to extreme dryness. I wonder if someone has some good advice about that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-exfoliant-recommendations#post-349774 Sat, 14 May 2011 17:09:32 +0000 bella 349774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use St.Ives Apricto scrub and am reasonably happy:<br /> <a href="http://www.google.com/products/catalog?rlz=1C1ASUT_enUS387US387&#038;q=apricot+exfoliant&#038;um=1&#038;ie=UTF-8&#038;tbm=shop&#038;cid=9458215038608656732&#038;sa=X&#038;ei=87bOTbu7FIb2gAe5z4y8DA&#038;ved=0CFUQ8wIwBw&#038;biw=1366&#038;bih=653#" rel="nofollow">http://www.google.com/products.....8;bih=653#</a><br /> I use it to get rid of ingrown hair and dead cells. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-exfoliant-recommendations#post-349765 Sat, 14 May 2011 16:58:41 +0000 Beth 349765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Becky, a well formulated AHA body lotion should take care of the flakies:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-exfoliant-recommendations#post-349757 Sat, 14 May 2011 16:39:42 +0000 Becky 349757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amidst all the discussions about hair removal and body skin issues, I wonder if anyone has discovered a great method of body (specifically leg) exfoliation. My legs, even when moisturized, tend to look dry and ashy. I've tried exfoliating gloves, as well as moisturizing while in the shower with body oil. Are there physical or chemical exfoliants that would improve the look of them? </p>