Pearl Sugar Scrub

This isn't a normal recipe even if some of the ingredients are found in your pantry.  I found this really useful the other day after I tried wearing a new pair of shoes to work.  They lasted only a few hours but I was reminded of them with every step so this scrub was great after the work day for helping to revive my sore toes.  Plus you can make this and give as a gift to friends and loved ones.  If you are new to using essential oils, my friend is starting a website and she has lots of informational blogs coming up showing their benefits and how to use them ~ Always Oiling

Peppermint Sugar Foot Scrub

1 cup Swedish Pearl Sugar

1/4 cup coconut oil

24 drops peppermint essential oil

Mix together coconut and peppermint essential oils in a bowl.  Fold in Swedish Pearl Sugar.  Place in a decorative glass jar for gift giving.

Lavender Sugar Scrub

This is one of the fun items that I'm making to give away as a Christmas gift this year.  If you're one of the people on my holiday gift list ~ continuing to read is a way to get on Santa's naughty list.  Just sayin'.  I combined two of my favorite essential oils and the smell is heavenly.

Lavender Sugar Scrub

3 cups sugar
3/4 cup sweet almond oil
12 drops lavender essential oil
5 drops lemon essential oil

Place all the ingredients in a medium sized bowl and stir the oil and scent into the sugar.  This makes enough for 2 pint sized canning jars.  Decorate the jars and you're ready to give out as gifts.

Tangarine Sugar Scrub

I was in the mood to try something non-food related.  I used to have my own craft business, was in some shows and two craft malls out of state.  One item I made was soap and I happened to have some essential oils in my basement full of craft supplies.  This is so easy to make but the scrub makes a noticable difference after the first use and it smells good...win!

Tangarine Sugar Scrub

2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup sweet almond oil
15 drops tangarine essential oil (or your favorite scent)

Place all the ingredients in a medium sized bowl and stir the oil and scent into the sugar.  Put in a waterproof container so you can have it handy by your shower or in a decorative container for gift giving.