Vanilla Orange Body Scrub
submitted by Monica

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This is a body scrub I made up with ingredients that most anyone has on hand. The essential oils are optional. Everyone who has tried it loves it, enjoy!

Yield: 1 full body application Prep Time: 10 minutes Price Category: 1 Difficulty Level: 1 Shelf Life: 1-2 weeks, keep refrigerated Rating: Add your rating! Ingredients: 1/2 cup  natural sea salt 1/2 cup sugar (I used white, but brown will do) 1/2 to 1 cup olive oil zest of one orange 2-3 drops orange essential oil (optional) 1 teaspoon vinalla extract

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Blending Procedure:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combin the sugar and salt using a spatula.
   
   
2. Zest the orange, then finely chop the zest. Set aside.
   
   
3. Add the oil a little at a time, stirring after each addition. Add enough oil to make a spreadable paste that will easily glide over your skin.
   
   
4. Add the zest, then the essential oil (if using) and stir. Add the vanilla extract last and stir again.
   
   
5. I warm up the bathroom by turning on the shower for about 5 minutes and/or using a small space heater and allowing the bathroom to become nice and warm before using the scrub. Be careful as the scrub makes your shower or tub very slippery!
   
   
6. Get into shower and wet your skin all over, turn off the shower (this is why it is nice to have bathroom nice and warm). Use the scrub all over except on sensitive area such as face, freshly shaved legs, etc. If you use it before your shave, it gives you a smoother shave. Massage your entire body gently allowing the oil to soak in. Pay special attention to knees, elbows and feet. Enjoy your silky, smooth, sweet smelling skin, then slip into your favorite jammies. Enjoy!

Comments:

"Sounds wonderful... I must try it!"
Submitted by: cschuldt

"my comment is that it sounds delitous (sorry if that is spelled wrong) and i cant wait to make it and try it"
Submitted by: meg22

"I made a big batch of this for a lady's foot pamper night and then gave them each some to take home. The scent was yummy and the scrub worked great too!"
Submitted by: superstar-h

"good scrub...but using cooking extract? essential oils is a must for the best quality."
Submitted by: elaine4

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