It's summertime in Texas. Time for BBQs, swimming holes, and a whole lot more skin. Why not get yours summer ready with a homemade body scrub?! Just a few ingredients are all that you need for a wonderfully scented, luxurious exfoliating scrub that rivals the chemical laden store bought varieties.
First gather your ingredients:
- 2 cups salt or sugar (epsom or sea salt/brown or regular sugar)
- 1 cup oil (grapeseed, avocado, almond, or jojoba work nicely)
- 8-10 drops of essential oil (Your favorite scent! I recommend lavender, peppermint, or lime! Or mix and match for a scent that is all your own!!)
This recipe couldn't be more simple. Just pour the above ingredients into a bowl, stir to evenly distribute the oils, and then store in a jar or tupperware container. This should last for a couple of months without any problems. That is to say that you don't use it all before then. :)
Sugar or salt scrubs also make great birthday and holiday gifts. I usually upcycle old spaghetti sauce jars, tie a bow or fancy ribbon around the top, and fill with my lovely scented concoctions! This scrub will also not only exfoliate your skin to perfection, it also leaves behind a moisturizing layer of oil and slight fragrance. I like it because the scent is not overbearing and harsh like most commercial brands. Plus, you made it yourself! Doesn't get much better than that! :)
So say goodbye to winter scales and say hello to glowing, radiant, vacation ready skin! Stay clean until we meet again!
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