Indulge in the ultimate pampering session with a DIY strawberry facial scrub. The luscious scent of fresh strawberries will transport you to a blissful paradise as you gently exfoliate your skin. Start by mashing a handful of juicy strawberries in a bowl, releasing their natural goodness. Then, add a tablespoon of brown sugar for its gentle scrubbing action, perfect for sloughing away dead skin cells.
To give your skin an extra boost of hydration, mix in a few drops of sweet almond oil. This luxurious oil will leave your skin feeling soft, supple, and nourished. Apply this decadent scrub to your face in gentle circular motions, allowing the strawberry enzymes to work their magic.
Rinse off with warm water and revel in the radiant glow of your rejuvenated complexion.
Treat yourself to this heavenly strawberry facial scrub and watch your skin transform into a picture-perfect canvas.
One of the many wonders of strawberries is the salicylic acid they contain. It has the effect of removing dead cells, reduces pores and makes the skin brighter.
Very rich in vitamins and minerals (vitamin C, potassium, iron, sodium), strawberries exfoliate, remove impurities, and also reduce redness and swelling stains. Antioxidants from strawberries repair the skin by stimulating the production of new cells. Hence the next big benefit of these fruits: anti-aging effect.
Strawberries are recommended for people with oily skin because of their astringent properties. These fruits improve skin texture and reduce the sebum oil in excess. But if you want to refresh your skin, you can use a strawberry mask if you have dry or normal skin as well.
Here’s What You’ll Need to Make This Strawberry Facial Scrub:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sweet almond oil
- 2 strawberries
Directions:
Chop the strawberries in very small pieces or smash them.
Combine the brown sugar and the sweet almond oil.
Add the strawberries to the mixture and stir well.
Apply the strawberry facial scrub on the face and neck with soft, circular moves. Massage gently for 3-5 minutes and let the salicylic acid take action.
Wash your face with warm water.
Wipe it with a warm towel, then apply a facial moisturizer. Enjoy!
While we’re celebrating strawberries in all of their deliciousness, here are two strawberry recipe ideas you might love to try.
Simply the smell of strawberries can lift the spirits and heighten the senses. It’s tradition in this house to start off summer with some fresh, vibrant strawberries! Summer also means the chance to indulge in some good books, so in celebration of that, here are some writings to enjoy. I have a great Strawberry Kvass recipe here, too!
“Do you remember the Shire, Mr. Frodo? It’ll be spring soon. And the orchards will be in blossom. And the birds will be nesting in the hazel thicket. And they’ll be sowing the summer barley in the lower fields… and eating the first of the strawberries with cream. Do you remember the taste of strawberries?” ― Sam Gamgee The Return of the King Peter Jackson from J R R Tolkien
“My sweet strawberry, Your frowning eyebrows, almond eyes, pomegranate lips and cherry nail fingers Does not make me love you limitless Nor your sweet smiles, lovely jokes, and charming glances It is you; that makes smile sweet, glances lovely and eyes gorgeous Over and over again I see thousands everyday smiling and frowning; But they all seem tasteless It is you, as always the most perfect and unique Strawberry!!!” ― M.F. Moonzajer
STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD
What You Will Need:
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced onion
- 10 ounces fresh spinach – rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 quart strawberries – cleaned, hulled and sliced 1/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered
Directions: Use a medium size bowl stir together the poppy seeds, sesame seeds, olive oil, vinegar, paprika ,sugar Worcestershire sauce and onion. Cover, and refrigerate an hour. Combine the spinach, strawberries and almonds. Pour dressing over salad, and toss.
STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB COBBLER
What is more heartwarming and good for the soul than a fresh made dish or warm fruit cobbler? Of course it’s always better with fresh fruit, but frozen berries can be used too.
What You Will Need (Serves 6):
- 16 ounces of frozen strawberries, whole or halved
- 16 ounces of frozen rhubarb
- 1 cup plus 3 Tablespoons of sugar
- 6 Tablespoons of unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon of cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
Directions: Set the frozen fruit out to thaw. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Coat an 8 inch square baking pan with non-stick spray or grease and lightly flour the pan.
In a large bowl, combine the fruit with 1 cup of sugar, 2 Tablespoons of butter, the cornstarch and vanilla. Blend well. Pour into your prepared baking pan. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, the egg, salt, 3 Tablespoons of sugar and the remaining butter.
Mix until crumbly (I like to cut it with 2 knives) and sprinkle over the fruit. Bake in the pre-heated oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until bubbling and golden brown. Serve warm with evaporated milk or ice cream.
I’d never thought to use strawberries in a face scrub, but now I’m intrigued. Are you sure they don’t turn your skin pink?!
Will definetely try the scrub because I really love strawberries x
I have been seeing so many things including all the yummy strawberries that are in season now! love this one, so unique!
I am sure this would smell amazing. I would have a hard time not eating it.