
Store-bought brown sugar scrubs are divine, but when their prices swing upward toward the $50 mark, that's a lit-tle high for most people. Fortunately, whipping up your own scrub couldn't be easier — and the results are just as good.
You will need:
- Honey
- Freshly grated ginger root
- Chopped fresh mint leaves
- Olive oil
- Brown sugar, light or dark
To see what to do, read more.
Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl — it's up to you to decide how much ginger and mint you'd like, but a ratio of 1/3 olive oil to 2/3 brown sugar will provide a good base for the scrub. About a tablespoon of honey will provide an antiseptic quality to the scrub.
The best way to use this scrub is on dry skin; it's particularly good on hands and feet.

Over the years, I've noticed that the sand and sea tend to deteriorate my pedicures more quickly than just about anything else. That's why I love this easy-to-achieve quick and
simple pedicure that can be done in about ten minutes flat. It's easy to master, so it can keep your feet looking groomed all summer long.

A
body massage is a great way to relax, release stress, improve circulation and it can also be an intimate experience between you and your lover. By choosing your partner's favorite aromatic essential oils and creating a calm atmosphere with music and candles, you can help ease tension, reduce anxiety, and soothe aching muscles. This creates a more positive mood and a deeper bond between the two of you.
Keep in mind that since you're not a licensed masseuse, use gentle, deliberate strokes on the body.

I've polled the guys in my circle of friends and they all agree that
shaving creams or aftershave products that contain some kind of minty, menthol ingredient feel the best on their face. An aftershave splash is cooling, soothing, and it serves as an antiseptic against dirt and germs as the pores begin to close.
For those of you looking for a homemade
Father's Day gift, this peppermint aftershave recipe (tweaked from
this one) is thoughtful, inexpensive and easy to create.

Pesky calluses (aka layers of bulky dead skin cells) often appear on your feet, especially in the Summer months when you tend to be barefoot more. It's true that they help desensitize your feet from the sharp edges of pebbles and seashells, but for those of you who aren't taking extensive walks on the beach, they are unnecessary and unsightly. Calluses look dry, cracked and flaky, so it's a great idea to treat them if you're planning to flaunt your feet in sexy sandals this Summer.