Energizing Exfoliation Scrub Recipe for Smoother Skin

How to Make an Invigorating Exfoliation Scrub

You may see this DIY recipe all the time and that is because it's so enjoyable and very easy to make! If you haven't made or experienced a DIY body scrub for yourself yet then it it time! You need to try this today. 

It's truly one of my favorite spring and summer self-care recipes. During this time of year I love to use self-care recipes to support my skin before the summer months. Let's not forget about the simple importance of self-care in general.

It's always important to remember to practice self-care in your lifestyle because it will build a healthy relationship with yourself. I have found that taking time for you helps produce positive feelings and emotions which are known to contribute to overall well-being. Doing things for our emotional and physical health can build self-confidence, self-esteem, improve our body image, impact relationships, help manage stress, and have many other positive benefits too .

Personally, I just feel good when I use my body scrub in the shower and it's something so simple. Add it to the morning to help get your day going the way you want it or give yourself a relaxing finish to the day. 

Have you ever given excuses for why you don't do things for you? Guess what, with this recipe and practice you do not need to add anything extra into your busy schedule. The recipe takes a minute to whip up if it's not made already and the self care practice doesn't require time out of your schedule either. Using this DIY body scrub with essential oils that promote positive and calming environment through their aroma  can be just what you need to pamper yourself. 

Body scrubs make your skin look refreshed and rejuvenated by removing dead skin cells. Exfoliation also helps moisturize as it allows for the easy absorption of a skin moisturizer into your now healthy skin. 

I prefer to make my own DIY Body Scrub to ensure that I create a scrub that works wonderful without unwanted ingredients. Remember why we DIY in the first place, it's to avoid putting fragrance and harmful chemicals onto our skin so that they are not absorbed into the body. I know, it sounds nasty right! My exfoliation body scrub recipe is simple and really only requires three ingredients: sugar, carrier oil, and essential oils.

Having a well-cared for body can make you feel good physically and mentally. The aroma of the essential oils may have properties that support relaxation which can make this recipe part of your stress management to support overall well-being. It's time to give yourself a little pampering and revitalize yourself!

These DIY body scrubs can actually be made with sugar or salt and are beneficial because the exfoliation will stimulate circulation, cell regeneration, and collagen production. I like to pair the energizing sugar or salt scrub with smooth skin supporting essential oils.  

Be sure to avoid applying too much pressure when using your scrub. Use a body scrub a few times a week.

Energizing Body Scrub Ingredients: 

• 1 cup granulated sugar or Himalayan salt 
• ¼-½ cup Organic Jojoba Oil 
• 10 drops Orange Essential Oil
• 10 drops Peppermint Oil 
• 3 drops Cypress (optional)
• 4 oz Mason Jar  or 16 oz  Mason Jar (double the recipe) 

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How to Make Energizing Body Scrub: 

• Mix the ingredients in a large glass mixing bowl
• Put mixture into a cute mason jar to store for use in the shower or at the sink. 
• If making as a gift then tie a ribbon around the top, print off a nice recipe note card, and gift it to someone special so they can enjoy for self-care too!

​​For more ideas, here are a few more essential oils that I enjoy adding to my body scrub recipes:

• Lavender and Peppermint Essential Oils are always my go-to to add to a sugar or salt scrub because they are soothing and invigorating. 
• Lemon Essential Oil is perfect to add to scrub for men with lots of grease and dirt on their hands.
• Cypress Essential Oil, Orange Essential Oil, Patchouli Essential Oil,'/; and Grapefruit Essential Oil are all known to have properties that support smooth skin and would be perfect with Young Living Cell-Lite massage oil as the carrier oil. 
• Gentle Baby Essential Oil, Sensation Essential Oil, and Joy Essential Oil are all blends that are formulated with oils that would be perfect to add to an exfoliation scrub too! 

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Thank you for all of your support. Enjoy...

The Oil Sister ​