This facial scrub is one of my personal favorites. It leaves skin feeling smooth and vibrant.
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) mushroom that is anti-inflammatory and promotes skin healing. Its rich in antioxidants, and helps to prevent damage from the elements and premature aging
Rice flour contains vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to help boost skin health. It reduces inflammation & acne and may have anti-aging effects. It is a very gentle exfoliant and thus, can be used on delicate facial skin and can be utilized by all skin types.
References
Yin, Z., Yang, B., & Ren, H. (2019). Preventive and Therapeutic Effect of Ganoderma (Lingzhi) on Skin Diseases and Care. Advances in experimental medicine and biology, 1182, 311–321. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-32-9421-9_14
Reishi Facial Scrub
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- small containers
Materials
- 3 tbsp rice flour
- 2 tbsp powdered oats
- 1 tsp reishi powder
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a small bowl. Mix well. Store in small containers with lids.
- Mix about a teaspoon of dry scrub with just enough water or milk to form a paste. Scrub lightly for about 30 seconds and then rinse with lukewarm water. Do not exfoliate skin that is sunburnt or has open cuts or wounds.
