It summertime! It’s time for
swimsuits, sunshine, smooth skin, and zesty smells to liven things up. I have something that helps with two of
those, and gets you in the mood for the rest.
This ALL-NATURAL scrub exfoliates the
skin, making it nice and smooth while bringing in the fresh smell of
summer. After using this, you’ll want to
put on that bathing suit, make your favorite tropical drink, and lay out to
soak up some sun.
What you need:
3 cups granulated sugar¾ cups dried strawberries and blueberries; before grinding
½ cup Almond Oil
2 tsp. Strawberry Extract
Zest from a small lemon
Juice of ½ a lemon
Sifter, bowl, & spoon
Storage jar
**I couldn’t find specifically dried
strawberries and I wanted something quick so I didn’t dry them out myself. Instead, I found a package of dried mixed
fruit and picked out the strawberries and blueberries.**
Pour your granulated sugar into a
bowl.
Blend or grind the dried fruit. **I used a coffee grinder.**
Sift the dried fruit powder onto the
sugar in the bowl. This helps to remove
the larger pieces that could hurt the skin.
Mix together.
**I ran the sugar and fruit mixture
through the sifter a couple times together to make sure all the larger piece
were removed.**
Stir in the almond oil and the
strawberry extract.
When everything is well mixed, zest a
lemon over the top.
Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the
juice from one half onto the sugar scrub. Mix well.
This fills four 8oz wide mouth Mason
jars to keep as spares, or to give as little gifts.
I printed off a cute label, tied it
with my hemp twine that I love so much, and handed it off. One jar went to my mom, another went to a
woman I look at as a second mom, and the third went to her daughter; my best friend. The fourth… well, the fourth went to me, of
course.
This was a great little addition to
our kitchen sink area. Whenever my hands
felt chapped or I wanted to feel slightly pampered, it was right there within
arm’s reach.
**It lasted me quite a while, but to
keep it fresher longer, store in the refrigerator.**
What scent is most appealing to you?
What other scrubs have you made
before?
Comment below to let me know!
Until next time…
Happy DIY-ing!!!
