Ingredients
- 1 part scrub Sugar is the most commonly used, but you can also use epsom salts, coffee grounds, salt, finely ground oatmeal, or any mixture of those items.
- 1 part oil Use whatever oil fits your tastes and your budget. Argan oil is amazing, but also quite spendy. Jojoba oil, apricot kernel oil, almond oil, coconut oil, or even olive oil all work quite well. If you are using an oil like coconut that is solid at room temperature, heat it gently until it liquefies before mixing with the scrub.
- Scents This is where you can let your creativity run wild. Use a blend of essential oils, flavor extracts, or peruse the produce and bulk departments for inspiration: A few tablespoons of blended banana pulp and vanilla extract, cocoa powder and ground cinnamon, lemon essential oil and dried rosemary, or you can even blend some aromatic loose leaf tea or dried rose petals into the scrub. The sky really is the limit!
Preparation
Couldn’t be simpler. Just blend all ingredients together, put in a pretty little jar, and you’re done! If you use produce items or other non shelf stable ingredients, make sure to keep your scrub refrigerated and use it up quickly.
