How to Make Chocolate Scented Body Scrub

Wear it, don't eat it

While it may not be the most healthy food choice, chocolate is actually good for your skin. It is rich in antioxidants, which help rid your skin of blemish-causing toxins. It is moisturizing and even helps rejuvenate cells. While eating too much of it can cause detrimental effects to your waistline, you can apply it to your skin and enjoy the luscious scent and benefits to your skin. Who knows? Maybe this scrub will even help stave off a craving.

Things You'll Need

• 3 tbsp. cocoa powder
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• Olive oil
• Medium-sized bowl
• Spoon or spatula
• Container with lid

Instructions

1. Measure cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla extract into mixing bowl Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

2. Add olive oil to the mixture one tablespoon at a time. Stir well between each tablespoon. Stop adding olive oil when your mixture is the consistency of a thick paste.

3. Pour the mixture into a lidded bowl or other container with a tightly-sealing lid.

4. Apply to dampened skin using your fingertips. Scrub onto skin in a circular motion. Rinse well with warm water.

5. Store in a cool, dry place. Make sure to keep the lid tightly sealed.

Tips & Warnings

• If your body scrub is kept tightly sealed in a cool, arid area it will last up to two months.

• You can use brown sugar in place of white in the recipe. You can also replace the sugar with sea salt or Kosher salt.

• You can use vanilla or chocolate essential or fragrance oil in place of the vanilla extract. Or try a different scented oil, such as cherry or strawberry for a delicious combination!

• While you could eat the scrub, it probably won't taste as good as it smells. Definitely don't ingest it if you use essential or fragrance oil.

Resources

• Make a Chocolate Face Mask