How to Create an Oatmeal Lavender Body Scrub
This is a wonderful way to nourish the skin and the mind. First you make the body scrub and then indulge in the texture and wonderfully relaxing scent of
lavender
. From start to finish, this scrub can be done in as little as half an hour, so it's great if you are limited on time.
Things You'll Need:
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup fine sea salt
1/4 cup fine Epsom salt
1/2 cup grape seed oil
20 drops lavender essential oil
plastic bowl
coffee grinder or food processor
2 bath towels
wash cloth
tub or shower
soap (optional)
1
Ground the oatmeal into small pieces. Put the oatmeal in the coffee grinder or food processor for a minute or until all the whole oats have been ground into smaller pieces.
2
Pour the ground oatmeal into the plastic bowl, add the sea and Epsom salt and mix with your hand. You will be using both hands in a bit, so save the spoon.
3
Add the grape seed oil with the mixture, stir briefly, add the essential oil and stir completely. Now the scrub is done and you're ready to do the body scrub.
4
Place the towel in the bottom of your bath or shower to prevent you from slipping in the tub or shower while you do the body scrub. If you have a heat lamp or heater in the bathroom, it's best to turn it on a little bit before you get started to keep you from getting cold.
5
Start with the feet. Put a small amount of scrub into your hands and start scrubbing. You will apply the scrub in circular motions, as if you were putting lotion on. Continue working your way up your legs, then scrub your hands and arms, then your back and stomach.
6
Wash off with warm water once you have completed the scrub. To prevent slipping it's best not to remove the towel on the bottom of the tub until you are completely washed off. If you want to keep more oil on the skin to nourish it, don't use any soap, just the washcloth to gently wash the excess off. If you are going to be doing a lot and don't want to have the feel of the oil on your skin, use a small amount of soap on the washcloth to gently remove the oil off your skin.
7
Gently pat yourself dry with the other towel. Your skin will feel hydrated and nourished along with refreshed because any dead skin cells have been gently removed.
Tips & Warnings
It's always best to start at the points farthest from your heart and work towards the heart.
The oatmeal, sea and Epsom salts can be mixed up ahead of time, but don't mix the grape seed oil or the lavender essential oil in until you're ready to use it.
This remedy may cause dermatitis for a few people. This is rare, but discontinue use immediately if you notice symptoms. You can try the scrub without the lavender essential oil, as your skin will still get the same results just without the smell.
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This is a wonderful way to nourish the skin and the mind. First you make the body scrub and then indulge in the texture and wonderfully relaxing scent of
lavender
. From start to finish, this scrub can be done in as little as half an hour, so it's great if you are limited on time.
Things You'll Need:
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup fine sea salt
1/4 cup fine Epsom salt
1/2 cup grape seed oil
20 drops lavender essential oil
plastic bowl
coffee grinder or food processor
2 bath towels
wash cloth
tub or shower
soap (optional)
1
Ground the oatmeal into small pieces. Put the oatmeal in the coffee grinder or food processor for a minute or until all the whole oats have been ground into smaller pieces.
2
Pour the ground oatmeal into the plastic bowl, add the sea and Epsom salt and mix with your hand. You will be using both hands in a bit, so save the spoon.
3
Add the grape seed oil with the mixture, stir briefly, add the essential oil and stir completely. Now the scrub is done and you're ready to do the body scrub.
4
Place the towel in the bottom of your bath or shower to prevent you from slipping in the tub or shower while you do the body scrub. If you have a heat lamp or heater in the bathroom, it's best to turn it on a little bit before you get started to keep you from getting cold.
5
Start with the feet. Put a small amount of scrub into your hands and start scrubbing. You will apply the scrub in circular motions, as if you were putting lotion on. Continue working your way up your legs, then scrub your hands and arms, then your back and stomach.
6
Wash off with warm water once you have completed the scrub. To prevent slipping it's best not to remove the towel on the bottom of the tub until you are completely washed off. If you want to keep more oil on the skin to nourish it, don't use any soap, just the washcloth to gently wash the excess off. If you are going to be doing a lot and don't want to have the feel of the oil on your skin, use a small amount of soap on the washcloth to gently remove the oil off your skin.
7
Gently pat yourself dry with the other towel. Your skin will feel hydrated and nourished along with refreshed because any dead skin cells have been gently removed.
Tips & Warnings
It's always best to start at the points farthest from your heart and work towards the heart.
The oatmeal, sea and Epsom salts can be mixed up ahead of time, but don't mix the grape seed oil or the lavender essential oil in until you're ready to use it.
This remedy may cause dermatitis for a few people. This is rare, but discontinue use immediately if you notice symptoms. You can try the scrub without the lavender essential oil, as your skin will still get the same results just without the smell.
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