A Recipe to Banish Dry Winter Skin

by Kris Pitcher

Sunday is a great time to spend time in the kitchen. But today we won't be noshing on home baked goodies. Today, we'll be uncovering your summer glow in the dead of winter. It's time to banish the family and find some alone time because we're cooking up some pampering!

Winter can take a toll on our skin regardless of the climate we live in. Wind, rain, snow, sleet, too much sun (we hate you) all of the elements along with our body turning it's own new leaf, and we can be a scaly mess. So, let's exfoliate!

Vanilla Bean Exfoliating Paste:
2 T white rice
2 T coffee beans
1 fresh vanilla bean, cut into small pieces
1/2 C natural plain yogurt

Mix rice, coffee beans, and vanilla bean into a powder in a coffee grinder. Pour into a mixing bowl and add a bit of warm water to make a paste.
Apply to body, and rub vigorously to exfoliate dead skin. Rinse in the tub or shower. Follow by smoothing yogurt over exfoliated areas to soothe and moisturize. Rinse with warm water.
Store any excess vanilla paste in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

*I didn't have a vanilla bean on hand...so I substituted 10 drops of vanilla essential oil. Have fun, you deserve some pampering!