From the page: Your tangerine still has one more shine to give
Idea 4
Peel hair scrub
Scalp exfoliation comes from the tradition of beauty rituals that used sugar and plant particles to renew the skin. Dried and ground tangerine peel becomes a gentle, fragrant scrub: the particles remove excess oil and dead cells, while the peel's natural oils leave a fresh scent.
What you need
- Peels from 3 to 4 tangerines, dried and very crispy
- Fine granulated sugar
- 2 to 3 spoonfuls of coconut oil
- A blender or mortar and pestle
- A small clean, dry jar
How to make it
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Wash the peels and let them dry well in the sun or in a low oven until crispy — without moisture, the scrub lasts longer and doesn't grow mold.
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Grind the peels until they become a fine granulate, not total powder: the little bits are exactly what will do the mechanical exfoliation.
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Mix 2 spoonfuls of the peel powder with 2 spoonfuls of sugar and enough coconut oil to form a damp paste — the sugar boosts the exfoliation and the oil keeps the skin from getting irritated.
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In the bathroom, with your hair still dry, apply to the scalp and massage with your fingertips for 2 to 3 minutes, in gentle circular motions.
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Rinse thoroughly and wash your hair with shampoo as usual, to carry away all residue.
Finishing touches
Use once every 15 days at most — the scalp calls for moderation. Store the paste in the fridge and use within a week; before the first application, do the touch test on your inner arm and wait a few hours to rule out irritation.
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