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    Could tequila be your new beauty saviour?

    27 Jul 2015 1:10 PM | Posted by
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    Have you ever had that icky post-shower feeling that your bod isn’t quite clean (those who went to splendour over the weekend will know what I mean)?

    It doesn’t matter how much you lather up, you still feel a tad grimy. 

    Well, we’ve just stumbled upon a scrub that promises to leave your skin feeling squeaky clean and fresh – and it uses one of the best kitchen ingredients of all time: TEQUILA!

    Tequila gif

    According to allure.com, you can use this tasty tipple as an astringent. 

    For those of you who don’t know what that means, Director of Cosmetic and Clinical Research at Mount Sinai Hospital in NYC, Joshua Zeichner, says the alcohol content in the bevvy “helps remove excess dirt and oil from the skin, much like the astringents you can buy at the drug store."

    Seizing on this scientific fact, Aesthetician and Spa Director at the Ocean Pearl Spa in San Diego, Leah Crump, has crafted a recipe for a DIY body scrub that uses tequila (as well as yummy moisturizing coconut and almond oils).

    According to Zeichner, the combination of tequila and oils is a winning one: 

    "The tequila acts as an exfoliator in this scrub," says Zeichner. "Coconut and almond oil act as soothing and hydrating ingredients," he adds.

    Not convinced? The scrub also contains rose oil to give it a delicious scent (so you won’t smell like a Mexican bar). 

    Tequila scrub

    Photo credit: http://kariaddisonbeautiful.com/

    Are you ready to slough off those dead skin cells with tequila? Here’s the recipe: 

    What you’ll need:

    • 1/4 cup raw sugar
    • 1/4 cup sea salt
    • 1 oz sweet almond oil
    • 1/2 oz coconut oil
    • 1/2 oz white tequila
    • 5 drops rose absolute essential oil

    All you need to do is combine the above together in a bowl using your hands, then siphon into a container and voila – your new sexy skin weapon is all ready to be unleashed! 

    Tequila gif 2

    Cheers to that.

    Just be warned: This scrub should only be used once or twice a month (it’s pretty powerful) and it should absolutely not be used on your face. 
     

    What’s your best DIY beauty recipe? Would you try this scrub, or do you prefer store-bought skincare?

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    Yohanna 30 Jun 2020 6:56 PM

    Ha, never heard of this one! I never buy alcohol, so will not try it though.

    Sootyhere 17 Jul 2018 2:07 PM

    Think I'll leave this one. Not keen on buying tequila for scrub or drinking.

    Brigitte997 27 Jun 2018 4:54 PM

    Very interesting article:)

    hthorpe 20 Jun 2018 6:17 PM

    Wow. Knew I loved tequila for a reason.

    Margaret 322 19 Jun 2017 10:15 AM

    All the other ingredients sound great, but I wouldn't be keen to add tequila. I suppose any spirit would do the same job.

    katrina176 4 Jun 2017 11:54 AM

    Not sure about this ! Im all for DIY scrubs but this one sounds a bit out there. But hey , can't knock it until you try it !

    BeautifulJusty 6 May 2017 8:16 AM

    Wow. I like using fruits for the face.

    Queen_Heidi_15 16 Jan 2017 11:02 AM

    No way. Cant handle tequila on my body! HAHA

    Shop A Everyday 20 Nov 2016 3:34 PM

    oH I don't have any in the house lol

    Ellie585 18 Nov 2016 7:38 PM

    It might be costly, especially if your tequila is expensive

    jessjones1995 8 Sep 2016 2:13 PM

    Tequila stinks and tastes like crap! i'd rather use it on my face tobehonest

    thelifeoflaura 13 Jul 2016 3:45 AM

    Interesting! I might have to try that one day! Only I don't own any Tequila....

    itslinda 5 Apr 2016 2:25 PM

    Great article

    lynx 24 Mar 2016 1:59 PM

    Sounds like a better more productive use than drinking it

    sporty_ytl 6 Jan 2016 11:52 PM

    I still prefer drinking it...

    Peacock-Phoenix 2 Dec 2015 12:37 PM

    Whoa, that sounds amazing! :) Forget the rose oil though, save money and smell like tequila! I'm going to give this a try :D

    Peacock-Phoenix 2 Dec 2015 12:36 PM

    Whoa, that sounds amazing! :) Forget the rose oil though, save money and smell like tequila! I'm going to give this a try :D

    Michelle 673 25 Nov 2015 10:44 PM

    Does drinking it have the same effect?! Just kidding, I know that would never be the case- the world doesn't work that way! I think I'll stick to drinking it though, not wasting it!

    Yohanna 10 Oct 2015 9:57 AM

    also great to disinfect if you squeeze pimples...

    Yohanna 10 Oct 2015 9:56 AM

    I did use homemade spirit from plums/pears...something like tequila but from fruits and also "healthier" :D for face to clean dirt. The smell is also very nice

    Petal 17 Sep 2015 10:12 AM

    I have been looking for an intensive exfoliant for my feet. I might give this a go one day. I would probably use another essential oil because rose oil is so expensive.

    Shop A Everyday 6 Sep 2015 12:14 AM

    I love the sound of it but seem s a little extravagent when I don't own Tequila

    TheDevineOne 31 Aug 2015 8:31 PM

    I'd be scared to try this at home even though I've used DIY body scrubs in the past that have turned out awesome! However, I dd once read that one of Kim Kardashian's favourite beauty treatments (in-salon, natch) is a tequila body scrub so maybe it's not as crazy as it sounds!

    Chrystalage 31 Aug 2015 12:24 AM

    I can just imagine it, sorry officer, it's my new face scrub, can't think how it got in my mouth like that

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