Friday, December 17, 2010

Homemade sugar scrub

Ooo, two posts in one day. What is the world coming to! I did get a lot done today. Three loads of laundry, shopping, hanging solar lights on an outdoor tree, gift wrapping and even a bit of lounging on the couch ;-)
I haven't gotten my baking done yet- but there is still time.
I decided to tackle the gifts for my coworkers this afternoon. Homemade sugar scrub. If you've never tried sugar scrub it is a wonderful thing. I found this recipe a few weeks ago and made some for us. Mmm, heavenly....
I'll share the recipe with you. It is quick, easy and makes a great gift.
A half pint of bath time heaven.
The important stuff.
Ingredients- for each jar:
1/2 cup Raw sugar crystals- there are several brands available, just make sure they are not too fine- you want the chunky ones.
1/2 cup Vegetable oil
1 Vitamin E capsule
Essential oil for fragrance- I used lavender and vanilla, combined
1 wide mouthed half pint jar with a lid (you can double the recipe and use a pint jar- I had half pints)

Put the sugar in the jar.
CAREFULLY add the oil.
You will need to stir it a bit to get out the air bubbles or it will overflow.
Puncture the Vitamin E capsule and squeeze out the contents into the jar.
Add a few drops of essential oil
to your preference of scent.
Stir again gently to mix.
Add the lid and a ribbon if you want and it's done.
Simple, huh?
I was going to use raffia for the bows but I couldn't find it. V has moved my wrapping stuff so many times last summer that it has gotten separated. I'll keep looking.
Each of my coworkers will get a jar of this, a bar of homemade soap and maybe a chocolate or two.
To use the sugar scrub, you scoop out a teaspoon or two with your fingers and rub it on wet skin in a circular motion. Let it sit for a bit and rinse thoroughly.
A WORD OF WARNING!! The sugar scrub will make your tub or shower VERY slippery. I always make sure to wash the tub out with soap when I'm finished so the next person in doesn't slip and break their neck.
Happy gifting!

6 comments:

  1. That simple? That's it? OMG thank you for giving me a great idea for next year! I LOVE that stuff, I got some one Christmas (dept store kind) and although I eagerly used it all up on my hands and feet, I never bought more due to the cost of that brand but now I won't worry a bit :)
    I only wish I had time to do this before Monday... maybe.... LOL
    thanks Judy!

    ReplyDelete
  2. watch out... I just looked again at the ingredients and I actually have them all, even the raw sugar! I always keep the oils around since I make my own laundry soap - I have grapefruit and orange and peppermint hooray! Burning the midnight oil I think tonight :)

    ReplyDelete
  3. I don't think it will be the midnight oil. Once you have everything collected it is really fast. I made 5 jars in probably 15 minutes. Assembly line is a great way to do it. I can't wait to see what you come up with. I almost did peppermint but I wanted something more soothing than invigorating. But maybe..... I have 7 more jars... and know where to get more.
    And, my first introduction to this was the department store stuff that was a gift. I hadn't gotten any more because of the price. I was SO thrilled to find this recipe and see how easy it is.
    Judy

    ReplyDelete
  4. Okay I already made a half pint for myself! I do need more sugar before I can make more LOL, yeah - super quick! I subbed grapeseed oil because I didn't have veg but I'm sure it will be fine since people use it for massage - yay! can't wait to give myself my "homecoming manicure" tonight, thanks again!

    ReplyDelete
  5. It's sounds so wonderful. You'll have very lucky coworkers this Christmas.

    ReplyDelete
  6. I make a salt scrub that is almost exactly the same! Love it.

    ReplyDelete

Glad you stopped in. I would love to hear from you.