Craft

from etcetera magazine May 2021

Astronomy

Peppermint Foot Scrub

THIS SIMPLE RECIPE TICKS EVERY BOX. IT IS SUPER QUICK, SUPER EASY AND SUPER CHEAP TO MAKE. IN FACT, YOU PROBABLY ALREADY HAVE ALL THE INGREDIENTS YOU WILL NEED AT HOME

Peppermint foot scrub is both cooling and invigorating making it a real treat that will be appreciated and used. After all, everyone’s feet benefit from a little tender loving care, and if you do know someone with perfect feet, you can be sure they are spending plenty of time (and money) keeping them in that condition! Sarah is the author of craftinvaders.co.uk where she blogs about her original craft tutorials, recipes, foraging, and developing wellbeing through being creative, spending time outdoors and connecting with nature

By Sarah Whiting

Materials

-2 Cups Epsom Salt -1 Cup Coconut Oil -10 Drops Peppermint Essential Oil -1 Tablespoon Chopped Fresh Rosemary

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix your chosen carrier oil (if you’re using coconut oil and it’s solid, gently melt it over heat then allow to cool slightly) with your essential oil drops. (You could use olive or almond oil, perhaps even add a little shea or cocoa butter.) 2. Throw in the rest of the ingredients. How dry or oily you make your scrub is a matter of your own personal preference. With a peppermint foot scrub, I think it’s nice to have it quite wet with oil to really encourage the user to massage it in thoroughly. 3. Give everything a thorough mix, and spoon into pretty little jars. If it’s a gift, decorate the jar with a pretty gift tag and ribbon.

When making home-made cosmetics, always ensure you list all the ingredients with your gift, as not all essential oils, or indeed other products are suitable for all recipients