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Natural skin and hair care

Almond scrub for all skin types

Ground nuts and seeds as a gentle scrub.

Used for

Time
5 minutes
Makes
About 40 g
Almond

Almond, sunflower seed, oats and wheat germ: finely ground, they scrub without scratching and give some oil to the skin at the same time.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons finely ground almonds
  • 1 tablespoon ground sunflower seeds
  • 1 tablespoon oatmeal
  • 1 tablespoon wheat germ
  • 1 tablespoon chamomile powder
  • Sweet almond oil, water, honey or milk to mix

Step by step

  1. Blend everything to a creamy paste. Or make a double portion of the dry ingredients and store it covered.
  2. Apply with gentle circles and rinse with lukewarm water.

Registry

Herbs in this recipe

Read more about effects and safety on each herb’s page.

  • Caution

    Asia · Food · № 223

    Almond

    Prunus dulcis

    Traditionally attributed effects: sweet almond soothing, stimulating, nourishing, strengthens the nerves; bitter almond soothing, laxative, calming in cough.

    Ayurveda+2Folklore
  • Caution

    North America · Herb · № 209

    Sunflower

    Helianthus annuus

    Sunflower seeds and oil are rich in vitamin E and linoleic acid. The oil is used for dry skin; claims about scars or skin ageing have not been shown.

    Indigenous healing traditions of North America+3Folklore
  • Caution

    Europe · Herb · № 19

    Chamomile

    Matricaria chamomilla (Duitse kamille)

    Flowers are used in teas and topical or oral products. Reliable evidence is insufficient for most claimed conditions.

    Monastic and folk knowledge+7Folklore

Cultures and traditions

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