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Natural skin treatments have become a popular part of the spa experience. Just about anything you can imagine is being used as an exotic face and body product. While these concoctions do work, their downside is their cost.

Nevertheless, you can attain their benefits without spending a fortune, by simply taking the time to make them at home. It's actually quite simple. All you need to do is open the refrigerator door and you'll find everything you need to help give your skin a smooth, moisturized, and rejuvenated appearance.

Let's take a look at some of the most popular skin treatments you can make at home: body scrubs and face masks.

Natural Body Scrubs

Using a body scrub can help relieve stress while removing impurities from your skin. If you want to relax even more you can ask your partner to apply the scrub.

Sea Salt Scrub (do not use if you have dry or sensitive skin):

Combine the following ingredients in a mixing bowl: 1 cup of fine sea salt, one-half cup of grapeseed or almond oil, 10 drops of grapefruit essential oil and 10 drops of juniper essential oil. Once the mixture is ready, spread it over damp skin and massage gently. Don't forget to pay special attention to your heels and elbows. This scrub can also be used treat some scalp problems.

The sea salt scrub should only be used once or twice a month.

Almond and Bran Scrub:

Mix one-half cup of very finely ground almonds and one-half cup of coarse wheat bran. Once it has been mixed; add 1 cup of hot green tea and form a smooth paste. Allow the mixture to cool and add 10 drops of lavender essential oil.

Use this facial scrub no more than once a week.

Seed Scrub

This scrub is made using either one cup of finely ground flaxseed or sunflower seeds. Add half a cup of heavy cream or milk and stir thoroughly. This scrub is great for winter because it helps restore moisture to the skin. It can even be used as a daily treatment for sensitive skin.

Make your own Facial Masks

You should always pay special attention to your face as the skin there is more sensitive than other areas. This is why natural skin care is ideal for treating facial skin problems.

Yogurt Mask:

Simply mix together 1 teaspoon of natural yogurt with 1 tsp of runny honey. Apply to your face and let it set for 15 minutes. Rinse the mixture off with warm water.

Lemon Face Mask (good for oily skin):

To make a lemon face mask you need to mix the following ingredients together: four tablespoons of clay, two teaspoons each of lemon pulp, honey, and water. Apply the mask to your face, let set for 15 minutes, and then remove with a moist washcloth.

Spas have been advertising bio skin care for the past few years, but all they're really trying to sell you is an expensive all natural skin care treatment. You can either fall for their promises or do one of two things: make your own natural skin care products or purchase a cream that will save you the trouble of making your own mix, but still offer the a safe and effective treatment. Where can you find one? Try using a natural product such as BIOSKINCARE.