I have been racking my brain (what's left of it!) for the last several weeks over what to do for Mother's Day. Late one night, I had a brilliant idea that would have been perfect - but I neglected to write it down, figuring that it was so spectacular that there was no way I would forget it...Well, I did forget it. C'est la vie.
So, in case you find yourself in a similar boat, I thought I would post what I finally decided upon: Sugar Scrubs! These are so easy, and come together quickly. Most recipes on the web call for using Sweet Almond Oil, but say that you can substitute a myriad of different oils. Since I couldn't find Sweet Almond, I decided to go with alternative Grapeseed Oil, found at Trader Joe's. It was also a lot cheaper than the Almond Oil would have been. (Side note: I love Trader Joe's! Not as much as I love Target or Amazon, but it's definitely close. And the fact that it is right by my house totally helps.) I did come across Coconut Oil at Walmart Marketplace when I ran in to have them price match milk before it went off sale tomorrow, but after having used both, I would just stick to the Grapeseed Oil. A light Olive Oil without much of an aroma would also work well.
Note: You can totally swap out any of the essential oils for different ones. These are just the three I picked.
Peppermint Delight Sugar Scrub
1 C. Granulated White Sugar
1/4 C. finely crushed (ie: more or less totally powdered) Peppermint Candies
1/2 C. Coconut Oil
1/2 tsp. Vitamin E Oil (not totally necessary, but acts as a natural preservative)
4 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl, and mix well.
Directions for use: rub onto skin, focusing on heels, feet, elbows, and hands. Rinse well.
Lavender Brown Sugar Scrub
1 C. Brown Sugar
1/3 C. Grapeseed Oil
1/2 tsp. Vitamin E Oil
10 drops Lavender Essential Oil
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl, and mix well.
Directions for use: rub onto skin, focusing on heels, feet, elbows, and hands. Rinse well.
Orange Blossom Sugar Scrub
1 C. Granulated White Sugar
7 Tbsp. Grapeseed Oil
1/2 tsp Vitamin E Oil
8 drops Orange Essential Oil
4 drops Vanilla Extract
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl, and mix well.
Directions for use: rub onto skin, focusing on heels, feet, elbows, and hands. Rinse well.
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