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honey and almond facial scrub

this homemade facial scrub is ridiculously easy to make , and incredibly simple and pure . i was trying to think of a scrub ingredient that wouldn't be too abrasive, and harsh on my skin - something that would even out the skin tone but not aggravate it...and finally i came across the idea of using ground almonds. i adore cooking with them, so we've always got some in the cupboard... i mixed 1 teaspoon of raw honey with 2-3 teaspoons of ground almonds , just with my finger - but you can use a spoon if you want to be a tad more hygienic. i put it in an empty neals yard jar (the blue glass ones which really are exceptionally beautiful) and it keeps for a really long time, although you'll probably use it up within two weeks. i used it a couple of times, and i felt cleansed and moisturised as soon as i rinsed it off. it smells delicious as well, and it can be as cheap/organic as you choose it to be. i filmed a video with my brother about this homemade facial scrub which is p...

ask me anything

hiya! i hope your day is beautiful and the sun is shining...it's raining here with me at the moment, but i'm not letting it get me down ♥ i just wanted to mention to you all that i have started a formspring account where you can all ask me questions, and even post them anonymously if you want... here's the link: http://www.formspring.me/alissaevelyn i will be doing a q&a video soon, as it's been requested a few times, and i thought it might be nice for you all to get to know a little more about me. so go ahead and ask a question, it can be anything, random, intelligent, personal...be creative and ask questions you really want to know answers to.