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While I was roadtripping through New England, one of the restaurants had a seashell of hand sugar scrub in the bathroom. They instructed me to wash my hands, then rub about a teaspoon onto my hands for a minute, then rinse off and dry. My hands were silky smooth and moisturized afterwards!

This sugar scrub is a great way to get smoother skin during the summer, or to moisturize during winter. You can customize it to your own flavour preferences, adding lemon zest, rosemary, rose petals, or lavender. It’s also makes a great, low-cost gift that is easily used up.

You can use a variety of oils; just make sure that they don’t have a strong scent or flavour (and are not too precious; I’d rather eat really good olive oil), such as coconut, olive, grapeseed, apricot kernel, vegetable glycerin, or baby oil.

 

Refreshing and Minty Sugar Scrub

Makes 1.5 cups

Ingredients

1.5 cups sugar

4 Tbsp oil of your choice

10-15 drops mint essential oil

1/2 tsp dried mint

2 drops green food colouring

 

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients together in a medium mixing bowl.

2. Portion the mixture into glass or plastic jars or canisters.

3. Use a tablespoon or so to exfoliate in the shower or bath. I like to use this on my arms and legs. Or you can leave a small pot near your sink to use on your hands.