In this cold and dry weather it’s easy for skin to crack and become uncomfortable or infected. Sugar and salt scrubs are great for exfoliating dry skin and sealing in moisture like lotion. Stores like to sell these scrubs for $20+, but you can make it for under $5 :)
General Directions:
Pour the sugar or salt into a clean, sterilized container with a tight-fitting lid.
Pour the oil over the sugar or salt and screw the lid on tightly.
To use, just give the jar a stir to mix the oil and salt or sugar together. Apply a few tablespoons to your skin and lightly scrub at the sink or in the shower.
These scrubs will keep for up to 6 months stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Homemade Lemon and Thyme Salt Scrub
Yield: about 1 1/2 cups scrub
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup pure organic almond, or other, oil
1/2 cup pure organic almond, or other, oil
the zest of one lemon
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, leaves stripped from the stems
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, leaves stripped from the stems
Quick and Simple Sugar Scrub
Ingredients:
2 parts sugar (I use organic brown or organic granulated)
1 part oil (olive or other liquid oil)
1 to 2 tablespoons of any fragrant additions like citrus zest, vanilla or peppermint extract, cocoa powder, etc. (optional)
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