Monday, 23 June 2014

Hello Internet!!!

Today we have an idea for you. If you don´t have nothing to do and you have a lot of free time here is somethimg you can do. It´s a recipe for a homemade scrub (soap or body wash). This type of scrub is for people who have struggled with acne problems mostly for teens. You could do them and use them or make them to decorate you bathroom or if they are pretty give it as a small gift. Have fun!!!



INGREDIENTS:

(per 6-7 oz jar)

1/2 cup (4 oz.) granulated sugar

1/4 cup (2 oz.) coconut oil, melted (preferably organic)

1/8 to 1/4 tsp raspberry extract

1/8 to 1/4 tsp lemon extract

red food coloring (optional*)

INSTRUCTIONS: 

Mix ingredients together in a bowl. I suggest starting with an 1/8 teaspoon measure of both the raspberry and lemon extract, and then adding more according to your preference. I think I ended up using a bit more lemon than raspberry.

The raspberry extract may already have some color added to it - mine did but the scrub without it was a much lighter pink than you see here. I used a single drop of red food coloring mixed in at the end to make the color pop a little more. 

When your scrub is all mixed up and you're happy with the scent and the color, spoon it into a jar and place in the freezer for about 30 minutes to set the consistency. After you take it ougt, you don't have to keep it refrigerated. If the coconut oil returns to its liquid state and you'd like to firm it up, simply place it back in the freezer for another 30 minutes. (Coconut oil remains solid up to 76˚F).