This is a recipe for an all natural scrub to help reduce blackheads and firm the skin. It’s made from herbs and other basic ingredients. It has a wonderful smell and an interesting texture. If you’re looking for an alternative to strange chemical products that cost a small fortune, this might be just what you’re looking for.

You’ll Need:

1/4 cup bentonite or kaolin clay
1/4 cup ground herbs (equal parts ginseng, flax seed and peppermint leaf)
1/4 cup honey
1/2 tsp vitamin E
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp nutmeg

Grind your herbs in a spice grinder. Make sure to get the ginseng into small pieces or it will be sharp when scrubbing.

Mix all ingredients together until fully combined. If the honey is cold you may need to microwave the mix for about 10 seconds to soften it. I had to warm my mix to get it to incorporate properly.

Place the finished mix into an airtight 1 cup container and store in a cool, dark place for 24-48 hours. It will start off looking like the photo to the left, then expand into a thick mousse-like consistency over time. It doubles in volume. When it has fully expanded it’s ready to use.

Briana Blair

Briana Blair is an author and artisan. She has published more then 30 books and thousands of articles across multiple sites. After practicing Paganism and witchcraft for 25 years, she's now on a journey as an atheist and skeptic. She's eclectic, unpredictable, and always evolving. Facebook - Twitter