My weekday mornings are way too crazy to think about exfoliation, so if I can get an hour to myself on a Sunday afternoon, I lock the door and turn my bathroom into a mini spa. In fact, since it's my only private spot in the house, I'm thinking about having it painted and moving my meditation cushion in there.

xoxo,

Sukey

We all know that when it comes to dry and itchy skin, sometimes lotion just doesn't cut it and even the fanciest moisturizer is no match for clogged pores.

The solution? Exfoliation. The best way to do it? Yourself.

Our favorite recipe smooths the skin with a sweet ingredient straight from your kitchen cabinets: brown sugar. Just as effective as expensive beauty bar products, the brown sugar exfoliates while the olive oil moisturizes, leaving your face and body soft and supple. Make sure to use organic olive oil—you only want pure goodness for your precious self.

What you need for sweetly smooth skin:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• zest of one lemon or zest of a small orange

Combine all the ingredients and keep your scrub in an airtight glass jar for up to two weeks. Use it in the shower as often as you need to stay smooth; it's especially good for rough areas like elbows and knees. Once weekly, apply the scrub to your face and neck, using gentle, circular motions and concentrating on the T-zone—your forehead, nose and chin.