DIY: Frosted Cranberry Scrub

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And now back to the post:

In theory, the holidays are supposed to be a joyous, thankful, and holy time, but unfortunately it's not the case all of the time. Thanksgiving dinner has to be cooked (I am in charge of making ice! ha!), presents have to be wrapped for Christmas, and there's family to deal with. Ah, yes, a joyous time like I was saying. But seriously, all of that stress isn't a help for your skin. Today I've got a scrub that will give softer, glowing skin and takes a minute to make. Cranberries are a Thanksgiving staple, so take a few from the bag and make this gentle scrub.

You will need:

• handful of frozen cranberries (I used organic)
• handful of plain oatmeal, uncooked
• 1/2 tsp sweet almond oil (or fave facial oil of your choosing)
• blender and spoon

You will:

• Place everything in the blender (I use a clean coffee grinder since this is such a small amount) and blend until a thick paste consistency. You might need to add more/less oatmeal.
• Rub the scrub onto your face in circular motions for around a minute. Since the cranberries are frozen, this feels so cooling and wonderful.
• Carefully rinse away and follow with your favorite moisturizer.

FYI:

• Cranberries help give that glowing skin, the oil moisturizes, and the oatmeal is a gentle scrub.
• Feel free to skip the oil if you'd like or replace it with honey.
• If you don't have sensitive skin, I suggest cornmeal--this is what I usually choose (I know this isn't a staple in everyone's pantry, so oatmeal works). Sugar works well too, but I like that better on the body.
• This is enough for a single serving, but feel free to make more and keep for up to a week or two in the fridge.
• Avoid the eye area and avoid if allergic.
• More ideas:
• Cranberry Masque
• Cranberry Toner

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