How to Make an Apricot Scrub

Apricot is a popular ingredient in many beauty brands. Apricots have lots of vitamin A, and vitamin A is essential for youthful skin and slowing the aging process. The apricot kernel is the smooth, light-colored nut inside the rough apricot pit. This kernel is used to make the apricot scrub.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 6 apricots

1. Take out the pits of six apricots. Wash and allow them to dry completely.

2. Put pits on a cutting board and cover with plastic wrap. Crack open the pits with a mallet and remove the soft kernel. Make sure no sharp traces remain on the kernel.

3. Continue to pound the kernel until it turns to a powder.

4. Moisten the powder with 3 or 4 drops of water, or until the powder becomes a grainy paste. Or, combine with your normal cleanser by mixing equal amounts of each (about the size of a dime).

5. Apply to skin in circular motions and rinse thoroughly. Store in an airtight container. Use as often as desired.

Tips & Warnings

• The powder keeps for months in an airtight container. If the smell becomes rancid, throw it out.
• Make sure there are no traces of the external pit shell. This is far too harsh to use on the face.

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