This a fun sugar scrub that helps soften and smooth skin. It is especially helpful in the winter! It is also edible and extremely easy to make (I usually employ a tiny helper for these safer homemade recipes). You (and even a wee one) can lick the bowl after!

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Ingredients:

1. 2 cups brown sugar
2. 1/2 cup oil (coconut is the best!)
3. 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Melt coconut oil in another bowl (only just to melting, about 30 seconds, do not want too hot to melt the sugar)
2. Measure out sugar (brown and white sugar work for this recipe) in another bowl
3. Add slightly cooled but still liquid coconut oil to sugar
4. Add vanilla extract
5. Store in an airtight container, use within a month

Using the Scrub:

1. In the shower, take a small handful (or use a tablespoon measuring spoon) and rub wherever desired
   • Note: be careful, too much oil in the shower can make the floor slick, use caution (the hubs may have mentioned it a time or two after a mama spa shower)
2. If desired, use a teaspoon amount on hands and elbows after washing hands, leave on for a minute then rinse and pat dry
3. Lick the spoon! (Just kidding, try to keep the jar free of any contaminants… or if you can’t resist temptation, just don’t put the spoon back in the container :))

Other good oils include avocado oil, sweet almond oil and even olive oil (though I do not like the smell as much with the olive oil). What I like most about this recipe is that with coconut oil it solidifies when cooled (below skin temperature) and then easily softens for use in the shower (when the room is a little warm). It helps avoid spills and more mess (who needs that?!).

This is an easy gift to give to a mother, sister, friends for any occasion and is good for a little home spa action. Feel free to leave a comment and let me know what you think.