There is nothing like buying items that are inexpensive and work, but add multipurpose to the list and I am all ears. If you are like most women that love to be pampered, but don't want to spend a lot of money to do it, then you have come to the right place. Just because the economy may not be at its best all of the time, doesn't mean that we want to stop looking our best at all times. It's not about just looking good either, we like to feel good and taking care of your skin with everyday products that you have in your kitchen cabinets takes away the guilty feeling of "I should be spending this money on something else."

Gone are the days when you have to go to the spa or to an expensive cosmetic counter to take care of the body's largest organ, your skin. You can promote healthy and beautiful skin right from you own kitchen and bathroom. Shopping for grocery now means shopping for your next exfoliating scrub too. If you care about what you are putting in your body, you should also care about what you are putting on your body. This is another way that you can eliminate using harsh chemicals or alcohols that damage or dry your skin out. Here is a list of some great home recipes that you can use on your face as well as your body.

Basic Baking Soda Scrub
Can be used everyday.

2 to 3 Tbsp. Baking soda
Small amount of water

Mix the ingredients into a paste.
Using a circular motion, apply to face and gently scrub.

Basic Cornmeal Scrub
Use every 2 to 3 days.

2 to 3 Tbsp. Cornmeal
Small amount of water

Mix and apply in the same manner as baking soda scrub.

Oatmeal Scrub
A stimulating, thoroughly cleansing 3-in-1 scrub!
Smooths, tones, and hydrates.

1 Tbsp. ground oatmeal (not instant)
1 tsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. yogurt

Combine and apply.You can also let your scrub double as a mask! Let it sit a few minutes before scrubbing and rinsing.

Milk and Honey Scrub

Choose your dairy depending on your skin type:
1 tsp Skim Milk (Oily skin)
1 tsp 2% Milk (Normal or combination)
1 tsp Cream (Dry)

1 tsp honey
1 tbsp ground almonds

Honey Sugar Scrub

1 tsp. of honey
1/2 tsp. of sugar (cane or brown)

Blend in bowl. Apply.
Rinse very thoroughly. (can be a little sticky, but it works)