A few years ago I discovered how to make a simple facial mask that left my face feeling incredibly soft, smooth and looking absolutely radiant. This mask contains kelp, honey, and aloe vera.

Seaweeds have been traditionally used to detoxify body both internally and externally. They are rich in nutrients which help to both tone and nourish skin. Seaweed contain mineral salts that can help skin to hold it’s moisture better, which helps to smooth fine lines.

In self-care and beauty industry, latest craze is including sugar in skin care products. If you search internet you will find everything from sugar body scrubs to sugar hair removers. The prices can range from $8.00 to $35.00 for each product. How's that for a product in which main ingredient can cost you a no more that $3.00 for a 5 pound bag!

To enjoy all of benefits of a sugar based product without shelling out big bucks, trys these recipes:

Orange Cream Sugar Body Scrub

This recipe is great to remove dead skin and give your skin a healthy glow. The sugar contains glycolic acid and cream is a source for lactic acid. Avoid irritated or broken skin areas.

Ingredients: ½ cup sugar 2 TBSP cream or whole milk 5 drops orange oil 1 cup olive, jojoba, or almond oil

Mix sugar, oil and cream together. Add orange oil after main ingredients are completely mixed.

Apply to your body by starting at feet and working your way up. Massage in a circular motion and leave it on for 10-15 minutes, then shower it off. This recipe is enough to make one full body treatment.

Lemon Head Sugar Body Scrub