Of scrubs & soaks

Scrubs & Soaks

So i had the opportunity to create little jars of appreciation gifts for a function & decided on the following two items

• Epsom Salt Soak - for the guys
• Coffee sugar scrub - for the ladies

The Epsom Salt Soak was very easy to make, simply epsom salt & drops of Peppermint.
The jar was sealed tight and while making it ~ there was a whiff of refreshing peppermint in the room. To use, simply empty half the jar into a basin of warm water and soak the feet for 20 minutes.

What are the benefits of epsom salt?

• contains magnesium sulphate
• tradtionally used to soothe tiredness and reduce swelling
• stress-buster as a warm soak always feel good

For the ladies, i decided to combine brown sugar with coffee grounds and vegetable oil. The essential oil that i selected was grapefruit & is known to reduce cellulite.

This coffee sugar scrub is not drying (due ot the vegetable oil) and exfoliates the skin - hence can be used for the face as well as the body. Small circular motion is recommended and after massaging, simply wash off with warm water.
The vegetable oil provides a moisturising layer after scruffing off the dead skin.

There are many variants to the scrubs and soaks; and i hope you enjoy doing DIY as well.