if you didn't know from earlier posts, this christmas was my second DIY christmas. since i have so many family members, what i end up doing is making a lot of the same things for several people. like this sugar scrub for the ladies!
this stuff is a great exfoliator, smells and feels and looks so good, and contains ingredients that are amazingly healthy for your skin. it is totally non-toxic; you could even EAT it! though i would recommend not eating it, since it is mainly just sugar. just take a taste after you make it; i did! (super yummy! hehe.)
this is so easy to make, and is such a great gift. and look how pretty!
i love 'em. the blue is an almond scent, then we have grapefruit and lemon. up there in the top right photo, the cream color is also almond.
Sugar Scrub
ingredients:1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tbsp sea salt, finely ground
3 tbsp refined coconut oil, melted (refined = no coconut aroma)
1/4 cup refined safflower oil (or other mild flavored oil, NOT olive oil)
20-35 drops of essential oil of choice OR a few drops of extract of choice
a few drops of non-toxic food coloring
directions:
mix dry ingredients, then add coconut and safflower oil. add in essential oil (or extract), and mix well. scrub should be wet and thick. add more safflower oil by the teaspoon if needed. add food coloring, mix well.
makes a little over 2 cups.
tips:
- do NOT used unrefined coconut oil. the aroma is too strong and will not go well with the scent you choose, unless you choose coconut, of course!
- do NOT use olive oil. the flavor and aroma is too strong and will not go well with the scent you choose.
- try not to use vegetable oil or canola oil. this is a healthy scrub, meant to add good oils to your skin. if you cannot find safflower oil, try grapeseed oil or flaxseed oil.
- you might need even more essential oil than recipe calls for. i used about 35 drops (big drops), but i wanted the scrub's aroma to be very strong.
what scents could you add?
try these essential oils: almond, juniper, cinnamon, ginger, guava, peppermint, spearmint, wintergreen, lavendar, rose, orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, or tangerine.
or try these extracts: vanilla, pineapple, strawberry, coconut, banana, cherry, lemon, lime, orange, almond, mint, or root beer (hehe)!
enjoy!
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ReplyDeleteOooo fun and yummy idea!
ReplyDeleteOooh, my sisters would love this! Pinning to try one of these days. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! I'm so impressed that you made all your gifts!
ReplyDeleteFound you from Sew Much Ado - and I'm a new follower! Your photos are amazing and I can't wait to make this. Pinned it - so I'll be back!
ReplyDeleteOh... this is lovely! Thank you for sharing! {And the photos are yummy too :)}
ReplyDeletePinned to make! Thanks for the great instructions.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea and I love the colors/flavors. If you have a moment, I would be thrilled if you shared this on my Inspiration Board {link party}. I know my readers would love it.
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Thanks so much for sharing! I can't wait to try this :) you inspire me! <3 from your newest follower and fellow {brand-new} blogger! I look forward to reading your blog every chance I get!
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I can't wait to try this! Thank you so much for posting!
ReplyDeleteI never thought of using food coloring, that is so pretty! Thanks for the recipe. I've been experimenting with lotions.
ReplyDeleteThis will make a nice Christmas gift for my daughters next year. Looks good enough to eat. Visiting via tatertots and jello weekend wrap up party. Thanks for sharing. Am now following.
ReplyDeleteI love the pretty colors. I have always made my scrubs with olive oil and brown sugar and added things like rosemary and other savory flavors. That's just me. I do use coconut oil from time to time, but definitely the smelly kind. 8) This is a good option and a great way to share since people like different frangrances. Thanks for sharing. Oh, you can use almond and jojoba oils, too.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't the food coloring stain your skin?
ReplyDeleteWhere do you get the cool containers?
ReplyDeletelooks fabulous, i love the colors! and now, i will pin this so i can try it out!
ReplyDeleteI think you could probably use normal olive oil, as long as it's not virgin/ extra virgin. I know at supermarkets here in the UK you can get 'light and mild' olive oil that you can use in baking, where there isn't a very strong aroma at all.
ReplyDeleteSooo cute I'm trying this with a friend tomorrow! They're all really gorgeous. I was just wondering, wouldn't the food coloring rub off on your skin and turn it a color?
ReplyDeleteOk, i love this. I have a ton of readers who are looking for a really great sugar scrub to go with my natural tea tanner. You can find the recipie at borntobeblonde.com. I would love to have your permission to post this to my site! Thank you so much for the great info!
ReplyDeleteIf I have someone that is allergic to coconut, what would I use in place of that ingredient?
ReplyDeleteJust use refined safflower oil instead.
DeleteHi Bailey! I was wondering, I thought coconut oil was a solid, is there a way to keep it liquefied? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I've been looking for those jars....where did you find them?
ReplyDeleteI just made a batch and then used it in the shower-my skin feels fantastic! The sugar provides an invigorating scrub and the oils make my skin feel silky soft. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOhh this is awesome!! I'm going to have to try one of these its not the first time I have heard of them, but these are the cutest!
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