Coconut Silk Body Glow

Living the spa life for a week rejuvenating not just my body but my soul was a wonderful experience. At the Como Shambala Spa, Turk & Caicos the philosophy is a holistic tropical spa experience where the emphasis is curative  and preventative. I took pleasure in ancient Asian beauty treatments for the body and mind daily.

I was inspired by one of my treatments to duplicate this great at-home recipe. This  body scrub will exfoliate and condition your skin and leave it glowing! It's gentle enough to also use on your face. The main purpose of exfoliation is to maintain skin radiance and smoothness. This scrub is helpful in doing this by also  hydrating and nourishing the skin so it looks its best. Summer is almost here and that means showing off  a fresh face and a sexy body. Don't be afraid to bare those legs and arms this season because this scrumptious at-home body glow will leave your skin feeling super soft and supple from head to toe.

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Coconut Silk Body Glow

Ingredients

• 1 can of coconut milk

• 1/2 cup of shredded coconut

• ¼ tsp. turmeric powder or root grated

• 2 to 3 large carrots shredded

• 3 tbsp  coconut oil

• 2 tbsp brown sugar 

First Step:

Dry brush the skin(for the body) this will effectively open up the pores on your skin. This is something you can -- and should -- be doing daily, even twice a day. Your skin should be dry, so the ideal time is  before  heading into the shower or bath.

Direction For Dry Brushing: You should only brush towards the heart. Making long sweeps, avoid back and forth, scrubbing and circular motions. Start at your feet, moving up the legs on both sides, then work from the arms toward your chest. On your stomach, direct the brush counterclockwise. And, don't brush too hard: Skin should be stimulated and invigorated but not irritated or red.

Type of brush: The bristles should be natural, not synthetic, and preferably vegetable-derived. The bristles themselves should be somewhat stiff, though not too hard. Look for one that has an attachable handle for hard-to-reach spots, if necessary. If you don't have a brush use a dry soft wash cloth.

Second Step:

Mix the freshly grated coconut with the turmeric, (the latter is used for its cleansing properties and high vitamin C content) the gently rub the mixture all over your body mixing it with the coconut milk and brown sugar. Leave for five minutes and wipe off with a wet, warm cloth. Mix the carrot and coconut oil mixture and apply to the skin. This adds conditioning nutrients to the skin after the exfoliating process. Leave on a few minutes before removing mixture. 

Until next time, 

Claudia