D.I.Y. Sugar Scrub

D.I.Y. Sugar Scrub

KAYLYNN SCHRANDT

Oh, the aroma of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg tells us that fall is here! It also means the holidays are getting nearer and the weather is getting cooler. And with the air getting a little dryer, it means we should start giving our skin extra love!

Body scrubs are a great addition to your skin care routine during this time of year. They can exfoliate and moisturize at the same time- a time saver that's especially important during this busy season. There are many options available in stores, as well as an endless array of D.I.Y. recipes online!

Body scrubs can be made with a just a few ingredients and usually contain sugar or salt and a carrier oil like coconut, almond, olive, or jojoba. One of my favorite scrubs to make (and even gift) during this time of year is the following Fall Sugar Scrub.

I love its “candy corn” layers, and the cassia, clove, and ginger essential oils are the perfect addition to this sugar and spice beauty! These oils not only smell like Thanksgiving in a jar, but they also have the added benefit of supporting your immune system, which is so important during this time of year! Enjoy!

Fall Sugar Scrub

INGREDIENTS ¾ cup granulated sugar* ¼ cup carrier oil, such as jojoba or olive 4 drops cassia essential oil 4 drops clove essential oil 2 drops ginger essential oil Yellow and orange (or red) food coloring *Sea salt can be used in place of white sugar.

Combine sugar and carrier oil in a bowl. Add essential oils. Stir mixture. You may need to add more carrier oil for desired consistency.

KAYLYNN SCHRANDT Kaylynn Schrandt is a clinical social worker, wife, mother of three, and essential oils aficionado in Buda, Texas. Find Kaylynn at TheAromaGirls.com.

Divide scrub mixture into three separate bowls. Add color (yellow to one bowl, orange to another, leaving the third white).

Carefully layer yellow, orange, and white scrub to create a candy corn pattern in a 16-oz. jar.