MACA VALITY SCRUB

Give your skin a good dose of vitamins and antioxidants with this

exfoliating blend of maca and cacao. Topically applied, these South

American superfoods are high in regenerative essential fatty acids,

proteins, vitamins, and minerals, which help improve the tone and texture

of your skin. Use 1–2 times per week when your skin needs a vitamin-

boosted exfoliation.

YIELDS: about 1 pint

⁄ cup maca powder

⁄ cup coconut flour

⁄ cup kaolin clay

⁄ cup fine granulated sugar

1 tablespoon raw cocoa/cacao powder

What you will need: face mask, pint-size canning jar with lid, spice jar

with sifter cap optional

1. To Make: Before you begin, find a protective face mask, or tie a bandana to

cover your nose and mouth, to avoid breathing the powders. Carefully place

all of the powdered ingredients into the canning jar. Close the lid tightly and

shake well to blend to a uniform powder. Let stand for 5 minutes or so,

letting the dust settle into the jar.

2. To Store: Store this dry facial scrub in a spice jar with a sifter cap. To fill

the jar, make a funnel by rolling up a piece of paper. Twist one end to open

wide enough to fit into the spice jar, and the other wider to funnel in the

powder. Tape it together and spoon the powder into the jar a little at time

Once the jar is full, replace the sifter and cap, and this scrub is ready to use!

You can also store these in the pint jar or transfer to a smaller jar, using a

clean dry spoon to dispense the cleansing grains for each use. Keep the lid

tightly closed and store for up to a year.

3. To Use: To use, simply tap out a bit of the powder into the palm of your

hand and mix with water added a tiny bit at a time until a paste forms. Then

softly cleanse your face using small circular motions. Rinse with warm

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