[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”0px|||||”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.0.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]If you or your kids like to make gifts for others, this lavender sugar or salt scrub recipe is super easy and fun… and a GREAT gift idea for any girl or lady in your life.
Simple Recipe
No matter your creative skill level, this lavender scrub recipe is as simple as 1-2-3 and with only 4 ingredients it’s the easiest beauty recipe we’ve ever made. The recipe is at the bottom, so if you are in a hurry scroll down and click the download recipe card button… If you are interested in learning a bit more about lavender and scrubs keep reading.
Sugar or Salt?
It depends! The better question is how are they different? The main difference is the size of the granules. The smaller the granule the softer on your skin. Sugar is great for an all over exfoliating scrub, you can even use it on your face and its suited for sensitive skin. Salt scrubs are more abrasive because the granules are larger and tend to have sharper edges, making it great for the rough areas – knees, elbows, feet.
While both types of scrubs are great, sugar has glycolic acid content which protects the skin against toxins where as salt scrubs are natural purifiers that remove the toxins that clog pores.
How to Use a Scrub?
Easy peasy… jump in the shower or bath and wet your skin. Give it a few minutes, you want to make sure that the warm water begins to soften up your skin a bit. Scoop a quarter size into your hand and begin applying the scrub in a circular motion. Be gentle, let the scrub do the work. Rinse with warm water. Exfoliating is recommended for once a week, but it all depends on your and your skin.
Why lavender?
There are so many essential oils you can use for a scrub. Some of my favorites are eucalyptus, bergamot, and stress away – but nothing (in my mind) beats a lavender scrub because of the benefits. Clinical research shows reduction in pain when applies to sore muscles, increases healing in minor scapes or cuts, improves sleep quality, reduces anxiety or depression and has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Its seriously one of the best essential oils out there!
Why add dish soap?
Probably the most common question I receive about our recipe is “why do you use dish soap”? It’s not a lot, it is just enough to keep the greasy feeling to a minimum and still allow all of the other properties to do their job. Trust me, make one batch with and one batch without – you can always add it in after. Be sure to use unscented and organic if you can to ensure that you aren’t counteracting the goodness of the lavender scrub with chemicals.
If you are giving these as a gift, you can grab really cute mason jars and wooden spoons from Amazon, Michaels, Hobby Lobby or any craft store near you (try the Dollar Store too). You can also replace your hand soap near the sink with your lavender scrub and use for hand washing, it will help keep your skin soft and smooth while minimizing the chapping of winter.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.6″ custom_padding=”0px||0px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.6″][et_pb_button button_text=”Download Recipe Cart” button_alignment=”center” module_id=”scrub” module_class=”scrub” _builder_version=”4.0.6″ custom_button=”on” button_bg_color=”#5f61a2″ button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_enable_color=”on” hover_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]