As a child, I remember my mother being very creative! She could draw, we would paint ceramics, she crocheted and we would even make candles! I guess this is where I caught my creative bug! Working for the Quacker Factory has really helped me continue to enjoy being creative & to look beyond myself for inspiration!
Since it is winter, my skin has simply gotten very dry!! So I thought that I would create some products that you can too—right at home, to help soothe this dry skin!! What I came up with (inspired by Pinterest), is a Lemon scented body salt scrub—to remove the dry, flaky skin. I also made a rich lemon body butter to soften the skin—all made from natural ingredients! I purchased all of these ingredients from a local health food store. However, I have seen that coconut oil is available in most supermarkets now.
Why not make several batches and give these as gifts to your best friends or co-workers! Here is what you will need-
Salt Scrub-
1 cup of Kosher or Sea Salt
¼ cup olive or avocado oil
10 drops of Lemon Essential Oil
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Mix all of these ingredients into a bowl & then transfer to a jar for safe keeping! I use this in the shower—but be cautious if you plan use this right after shaving your legs—it can be painful if you nicked yourself!!
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Body butter-
1 cup of coconut oil
1 tbsp honey
2 tsp of cocoa butter
10-15 drops pf Lemon Essential Oil
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Place all of the ingredients into a mixer (I used my Kitchen Aid) with the wire whip. Whip the ingredients together until light & fluffy. The mixture may seem oily once you rub it in to your skin. But let it soak in overnight & feel the results in the morning!
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Place both of these into individual mason jars for gift giving or in an air tight bowl for you! If giving as a gift, I recommend creating a cute tag to tie to the jar with some twine!! I cut an old dish towel with lemons on it to use as the top for a little extra pizazz!! You could create a label for the top of the lid & replace the tag & the fabric—you can purchase these labels at your nearest office supply store.
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So whether you create your own body products or you simply want to order them online—take time this January to pamper yourself—you deserve it! I know I do!! You can also check out my collection of pampering products from QVC here-- (____________LINK NEEDED TO MY TOGATHER COLLECTION)
Until next time -
Quack, Quack-- Angel XO
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