Cosmetics for the Skin with Thermomix
The Thermomix is usually associated with cooking, but this multifunctional device has many more applications. One of them is making homemade cosmetics, such as body scrubs! I’ve made them many times, gifting them to friends and using them in my daily skincare routine.
Of course, you can make scrubs without a Thermomix, but doing it “from scratch” takes quite a bit of time. Not every machine can handle grinding coffee beans or nut shells. My coffee grinder worked fine with coffee, but it wasn’t strong enough to grind nut shells. The Thermomix, on the other hand, handles these tasks effortlessly without damaging the blades. Moreover, it mixes the ingredients perfectly, resulting in a uniformly blended scrub.
I regularly make scrubs at home.
One of my favourites
is a scrub with walnut shells, cinnamon, lemon, and coffee. These ingredients create an incredibly aromatic blend that reminds me of Christmas and adds glow and energy to the skin.
The base of all these scrubs is coconut oil, which I consider the best and most versatile cosmetic ingredient.
Coconut oil is an incredibly versatile ingredient that’s worth having at home. It not only moisturizes the skin but also has antifungal, antiviral, and antibacterial properties. It protects the skin from frost and soothes irritations. It can be used on any skin type—both for moisturizing and preventing acne.
Each of my scrubs differs not only in composition but also in properties. They contain different ingredients that can cause allergies, so I have three different options for my loved ones. You can choose the one that best suits your needs.
I recommend the walnut shell scrub primarily as a body cosmetic, not for the face. Facial skin is very delicate, and the particles of walnut shells can have sharp edges if not finely ground. However, if you decide to use this scrub on your face, remember to grind the shells very thoroughly, almost to a powder. Just grind them longer, and the scrub will become gentler and safer for sensitive facial skin.
To prepare this scrub, you’ll need:
- Honey, which soothes, nourishes, and regenerates the skin, leaving it soft and moisturized.
- Ground walnut shells, which exfoliate dead skin cells.
- Coconut oil, which exfoliates while also moisturizing the skin, leaving it smooth.
For extra aroma, you can add orange peel. Orange peel not only looks beautiful but also adds a festive scent to the scrub. It contains vitamin C, which has anti-aging properties, and calcium, which helps rebuild the epidermis. Orange peel also brightens the skin and evens out discolorations, making this scrub not only aromatic but also highly beneficial for skin health.
If you want to learn more, follow my blog—new posts are published twice a month. In upcoming posts, I’ll share recipes for great scrubs, creams, and facial toners that you can easily make at home.
And if you don’t want to wait and want to learn more right now, contact me to schedule a free Thermomix demo. It’s a great opportunity to discover all its features and see how easy it is to prepare homemade cosmetics and delicious meals!
