Coconut Rice Conditioning Exfolian

This luxurious, coconut-scented exfoliant for face and body is simply

divine. For centuries, Asian cultures have used rice in skincare

formulations to encourage clear, luminous, and porcelain skin. The rice

gently exfoliates while the penetrating moisture from the coconut cream

brings vitamins and minerals to the deeper dermal layers of your skin,

helping to strengthen tissues while fighting fine lines, wrinkles, hyper-

pigmentation, and dull, dry skin. Use this gorgeous head-to-toe skin

treatment weekly to enhance your skin’s natural luminosity.

YIELDS: 1 full body application

⁄ cup brown rice flour

⁄ cup coconut shreds

Dash of ground nutmeg

⁄ + cup coconut cream (full-fat coconut milk)

What you will need: medium-size mixing bowl, measuring cups, fork

1. To Make: Place the brown rice flour, coconut shreds, and nutmeg in a

medium-size mixing bowl and stir. Add the coconut cream and blend with a

fork until you have a uniform consistency. Add more coconut cream, a little

at a time as necessary to achieve a spreadable paste.

2. To Store: This mask is best used fresh. Store any leftovers in a sealed

container and use within 1–2 days.

3. To Use: For best results, take a quick shower or use after a long soak in the

tub. The warmth of the shower will open your pores and the moisture on

your skin will provide a conduit for the mask to start working faster and

more effectively. Towel dry and apply to skin in small, upward motions.

Start with your body and finish with your face. Once you are covered from

head to toe, massage the scrub in small circular motions, starting with the

legs and arms, making your way up to the torso, ending at your heart. Then

move to your face, avoiding the eye area. Massage your face with light

pressure, using circular motions. Allow to set on your body for up to 30

minutes and up to 15 minutes on your face. To rinse, get in the shower and

rinse well. For maximum benefit, do not use soap to wash off the residual

oils. Towel dry and mist your face with Old-Fashioned Rosewater

to close the pores.

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