Fri
06 Aug 2010
Summer Body Scrub

This wonderful homemade body exfoliant will replenish the body and leave the skin feeling soft and bright;  just what you need to treat yourself.

1/4 Cup Dead Sea Salt;  removes dead skin, stimulates circulation and softens skin
1/4 Cup Raw Sugar;  helps lock in moisture, exfoliates, removes dead skin, and stimulates cellular growth
1 Cup Olive Oil;  a wonderful antioxidant.  Helps soothe and hydrate the skin with anti-itch and anti-inflammatory action
1 T Dry Mustard Powder:  warming and stimulating.  Gently flushes the system. Do not add if pregnant or nursing
1 T Dry Ginger Powder;  anti-inflammatory.  Good for arthritis and joint pain.  Great for the immune system with it’s anti-microbial properties.  Good for pregnant women
10 drops of Vanilla Extract or Essential Oil;  relaxing, anti-depressant and known for it’s aphrodisiac affects.  Protects the body from wear and tear, anti-oxidant
10 drops of Orange Essential Oil;  uplifting, brightens the day, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal.  Acts as a natural preservative.

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