Body Scrub on the Cheap!

                                                          ~  Body Scrub ~ 

 I love foot scrubs, body scrubs, anything that makes my skin feel great. But I do not love how the price makes my pocket book feel...
    So a few years ago I searched for a body scrub that was easy to make, felt good, and was great for all skin types.  http://www.chsugar.com/holidays-parties-gifts/gifts/brown-sugar-body-scrub-recipes The best part for me was that I could make the scrubs with everything I already had in the kitchen!

    They are perfect for a hostess gift, stocking stuffer, teachers gift and don't forget to make some for yourself to!
   Tip: Save your jelly jars, olive jars, baby food jars, any little jar is perfect.


Brown Sugar Body Scrub Recipes

We know the perfect way to relax after a long day of baking! Try this luxurious homemade spa treatment using a delicious aromatic blend of C&H® Dark or Golden Brown Sugar, moisturizing oils and fresh fragrances. You can also create this homemade sugar scrub, as a thoughtful, low-cost gift that will make your friends feel a little sweeter!

Brown Sugar Body Scrub

• 1/2 cup ground almonds
• 1/2 cup ground oatmeal
• 1/2 cup C&H® Dark Brown Sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup almond oil
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• Small containers with lids

Combine all ingredients using a spatula in a large bowl until well blended. Mix should have a paste-like texture. If it is too dry, add more oil a few drops at a time. Conversely, if it is too oily, add more dry ingredients until you reach the desired consistency. Keep stored in tightly sealed jars. May need to mix before use if ingredients settle.

Sweet N’ Spicy Brown Sugar Scrub

• 1 cup - C&H® Dark or Golden Brown Sugar
• 1 cup - C&H® Granulated Sugar
• ¾ cup - almond oil
• 2 tsp. - ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp. - ground ginger
• 2 tsp. - ground nutmeg
• 1 16 oz. - glass container with lid
• Cinnamon sticks, optional

In a medium-sized bowl, combine all ingredients until thoroughly blended. Be sure to break up any lumps from the brown sugar or from the spices. Spoon into the glass container and secure with lid. Scoop a teaspoon or two of the scrub on your hands and gently massage in circular motions onto your skin. Leave on for 3 to 4 minutes before thoroughly rinsing. The scrub will tighten on your skin.

Application:

Gently apply to wet skin in a circular motion, concentrating on dry patches and rough areas of your skin. Avoid using the scrub on sensitive areas, in cuts or on skin that is irritated or sunburned. Sugar scrubs are also not recommended for the face. Thoroughly rinse with warm water.
Caution: the oil in the sugar scrub can cause the tub to become slippery.
Have fun creating your own signature body scrub by experimenting with various scents from essential oils like grapefruit, lavender or peppermint, found in specialty markets or crafts stores. If you add any natural fruit or dairy products to your scrub, we recommend you refrigerate for up to two weeks.

Tips

A little goes a long way with the sugar body scrub when giving as gifts. Use small mason jars or washed out baby food jars as containers. Decorate the lids buy cutting out fabric scraps in a circle shape about 2 inches larger than the lid. Glue the fabric to the lid, then tie a pretty coordinating ribbon, gathering the fabric, around the neck of the jar. Be sure to include a small tag with the application instructions and don’t forget to let the recipient know that you were the one sweet enough to make these for them!

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