LAVENDER COCONUT SALT SCRUB ~ MOTHER'S DAY SERIES

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I do not know about you but there's nothing quite like giving your skin a good scrub.  You can get all that nasty dry skin off by exfoliating.  However, a good scrub can be expensive.  Plus they are filled with preservatives and chemicals that you do not need to use or rub into your skin.  

I seriously am getting into making my own products for my body.  I love the fact that I can control just exactly what I use and if you have sensitive, dry or other issues with your skin this is a great way to take care of your body better.  

Again like so many things I make this is simple and I have all the ingredients on hand.  Plus this would make a great Mother's Day gift to the Mom in your life.  

Three ingredients are all you need.  Coconut oil. lavender essential oil and Epsom salt.  

LAVENDER COCONUT SALT SCRUB

Ingredients
  • 1 C Coconut oil
  • 1/2 C Epsom salt
  • 5 to 7 drops of lavender essential oil
Directions
  • Add the coconut oil and Epsom salt into a bowl and mix well
  • Add the lavender essential oils to your mix and stir together.
  • Store in an air-tight container.

Is that not incredibly easy?  You can make this in no time at all for a nice gift and Mother's Day is Sunday.

Just be careful though when you use it in the shower, coconut oil is slippery.  You do not want to fall.  

I love simple DIY products. Epsom salt is a magnesium booster and it will break down when you shower and help your cells produce energy.  Stay tuned for a blog post about all the great usages of Epsom salt.  

ENJOY!!


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