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Salt of the Earth Body Scrub
Adapted from Organic Body Care Recipes, by Stephanie Tourles (Storey Publishing, 2007).
How wonderful to connect with the Earth all over your skin with this sea salt scrub that is also an itch scratcher par none. Using just the pure gifts of nature, this ultra-invigorating blend is perfect to use in the morning as a wake-me-up as it enlivens all the senses!
Recommended for all skin types except for those with acne (use with care on sensitive and environmentally damaged skin).
INGREDIENTS
2 cups sea salt (preferably finely ground, but regular granular will do)
¾ cup extra-virgin olive base oil or base oil of choice
40-60 drops peppermint, spearmint, grapefruit, geranium, or rosemary (chemotype verbenon) essential oil
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the sea salt and the base oil. Using a whisk, stir to blend. Add the essential oil drop by drop, blending after each addition.
Spoon into a storage container with a tight-fitting lid.
No refrigeration is required, but for maximum freshness and fragrance, please use within six months.
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- Silvia Wainwright says
- Mar 20, 2008 6:01 AM
I tried this and loved it. I no longer have to buy body scrubs which are loaded with quimicals
- Erin Schor says
- Dec 14, 2007 8:48 AM
I agree - this was fantastic! I did use epsom salts, and perhaps more oil than the recipe called for. Then I ran a nice hot bath, did the scrub, and was able to let it double as a wonderful soak, also! I am exfoliated, moisturized, and very, very relaxed.
- Stephanie Slawek says
- Nov 19, 2007 1:48 PM
Has anyone tried this formula? Was the consistency good? The other salt scrub recipe I found on this site uses 4 cups of oil. That's a big difference!
- Linda G. says
- Nov 13, 2007 7:25 PM
This sounds lovely and definately would make a great gift. Linnie
- Miriam Champness says
- Nov 13, 2007 1:59 PM
Sounds like it would make a terrific homemade Christmas gift ;->
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