Things You'll Need:
- Small bowl
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Spoon
- Essential oils
- Jar or storage container
- Washcloth or loofah
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Step 1
Pour the sugar into a small bowl. Use the storage container for this if you want to keep the amount of dirty dishes to a minimum.
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Step 2
Add the olive oil slowly, stirring as you pour. Mix the sugar and olive oil thoroughly.
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Step 3
Drop 2 to 3 drops of essential oil into the scrub. Peppermint and orange oils make you feel energized. Lavender and sandalwood leave you feeling relaxed.
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Step 4
Pour the sugary mix into the jar or storage container. Secure a lid onto the container. If the lid is left open it attracts ants and other insects.
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Step 5
Shake the jar or container before using the sugar scrub. Apply a small amount of scrub to a washcloth or loofah. Rub the scrub onto your skin in small circles. Allow the scrub to sit on the skin for 3 to 5 minutes and then rinse thoroughly.
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Step 6
Rinse out the bathtub or sink after using a sugar scrub. If the residue of the scrub is left to sit, insects will be attracted to it.
