BUT…

Make sure you test the facial scrub months or weeks before your wedding day. You don’t want to use it a couple of days out from your special day, only to emerge as the Creature from the Blotch Lagoon!!!

If you have sensitive skin, an aversion to over-the-counter products, or you simply like to know what you’re putting on your body, here’s a home made facial scrub that you’ll love, and which will cover you for about ten applications…

Wedding Rose Facial Scrub

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons ground almonds
3 tablespoons oatmeal
3 tablespoons powdered milk
2 tablespoons powdered rose petals

Method:

1. Place the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
2. Store in a sealed jar.

To use the facial scrub:

1.  Mix 1 tablespoon of the scrub with a little almond oil.
2. Dampen your face.
3. Gently rub the facial scrub onto your skin in a circular motion. Avoid the delicate skin around your eyes.
4. Splash your face with warm water to rinse the scrub completely from your face.
5. Gently pat your skin dry with a soft towel.