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Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice

November 13, 2011 by souncivilized 6 Comments

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organic homemade sugar scrub
organic homemade sugar scrub

This recipe makes 6 ounces of a simple, deeply conditioning body scrub. The recipe doesn’t have any goopy chemicals, so it will be a little oily in the tub, the same if you use coconut oil or other natural oils in the bath. I think you could basically eat this but I won’t. Or, I probably won’t.

Because the vegetable oils are naturally-rich in antioxidant Vitamin E (and we are adding additional tocopherols) this scrub should last in a cool, dark place for up to 9 months without going bad. Once you’ve begun to use your scrub with damp hands, be sure to use it up within 30 days as we are not adding anti-bacterial or anti-fungal preservatives.

Simple Sugar Scrub

Ingredients:

2 oz Raw or Unrefined Cocoa Butter
1 oz Grapeseed Oil (20% Liquid Oils)
3-4 Capsules Vitamin E
2-3 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
3 oz Brown Sugar

Directions: Soften cocoa butter in a microwave-proof bowl, or melt slowly in saucepan. Remove from heat and add grapeseed oil, vitamin e, peppermint and sugar. Let cool, store in a clean jar.

Use your own cocoa-mint scrub in the tub or shower where warm water will help the butters melt and condition your skin. Apply generously to rough or dry spots with a circular, massaging motion. Rinse off, and towel dry! (Note that the simple sugar scrub may be a bit slick in your tub – just step carefully!)

This great organic recipe courtesy of Brooke, Chief Soapmaker at Villainess Soaps.

And let me give a little plug for all the green, handmade, and new economy entrepreneurs – the Holidays are nearly upon us. Buy responsibly handmade and sustainable goods from folks who are maintaining, rebuilding and innovating around traditional skills.

BUY HANDMADE!

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Filed Under: Homesteading Tagged With: handmade, homemade

Comments

  1. The Good Luck Duck says

    November 13, 2011 at 8:08 pm

    This sounds really nice. I toughened my skin this summer (she said callously), and I think it’s time I made amends.

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  2. robiewankenobie says

    November 14, 2011 at 5:05 am

    I just followed a link from Villainess Soaps, and I wanted to chime in. Her products are fabulous fabulous fabulous. I’ll try making this scrub, but I can tell you – no one on the planet can mix scents like she can.

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  3. Mil Apostol says

    November 14, 2011 at 7:55 pm

    Very intriguing. Oh well, I guess I’ll have to order another 5 lbs. of raw cacao butter. We’ve been making tons of layered chocolate bar from Mimi Kirk’s book. With this scrub recipe, we’ll go through it even faster.

    Reply
  4. Brooke says

    November 14, 2011 at 10:12 pm

    Donuts to dollars he makes it and tastes it… 😉

    Feel free to ask questions you guys, and I’ll be happy to weigh in!

    Reply
    • Brad says

      November 15, 2011 at 6:55 am

      Right, as if saying, “dollars to DONUTS” will make me less hungry.

      Reply
      • Brooke says

        November 16, 2011 at 7:55 pm

        Yeah, mentioning “donuts” might be hedging my bet a bit!

        And thanks for the kind words, everyone! If you end up visiting us at villainess.net, remember that the code “uncivilized” will take a nice discount off your subtotal! 🙂

        Reply

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