Recipe of the Week: Brown Sugar Body Scrub

Welcome to a brand-new feature, Recipe of the Week! In my efforts to incorporate even more budget-friendly articles, I've decided this would be a great idea for those of you who love do-it-yourself beauty products and those who prefer natural ingredients. Most of these recipes can be made with common household cooking items - little to no shopping required!

The credit for these recipes goes to the wonderful people at MakeYourCosmetics.com! A huge thanks to them for allowing me to post a favorite recipe of mine each and every week. This week's feature is one of the simplest to start with - the Brown Sugar Body Scrub. Enjoy, and be beautiful!

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A great way to make your body look, smell and feel gorgeous!

Yield: Approx. one full body application
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Price Category: 1
Difficulty Level: 1
Shelf Life: None, keep refrigerated

Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup olive oil (canola oil can be substituted)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Blending Procedure:

1. Pour the brown sugar into a bowl and pack it tightly using the back of a spoon. Add the olive oil and mix together to form a paste.
   
   
2. Add the vanilla extract last for a hint of scent. To use, scoop some into the palm of your hand and massage gently from limbs to torso, avoiding broken skin and face. Enjoy!

Jenn's Review: This scrub can be messy, so be sure to do it during a shower or bath, and be careful because things can get slippery. I'd recommend starting with a little less olive oil at first, and if you prefer more, you can add it later. I also suggest using it right away, while it's fresh, instead of refrigerating it. The scrub is very moisturizing and great at exfoliating, but if you don't like a lot of oil, wash off a bit after using it to get rid of the feeling on your skin. It really helps!

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Always remember to seal your mixtures tightly and keep them away from moisture to prevent unwanted bacterial growth! If you make the scrub, let me know how much you like it! Why buy it when you can make something wonderful right at your bathroom sink?

See you back here next Monday with another amazing recipe! :)

Recipe(s) reprinted with the permission of www.MakeYourCosmetics.com. For hundreds more recipes in several categories (like scrubs, powders, baby products, creams, balms and soaps), plus suppliers for the ingredients to make them, visit www.MakeYourCosmetics.com today!