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Pumpkin Souffle Body Butter

September 2, 2015 Katie 17 Comments

This Pumpkin Souffle Body Butter is a super decadent body treat you can easily make for yourself at home with simple ingredients! If you are not in the fall mood yet this concoction may push you right over the edge. Made with natural ingredients and scented deliciously with one of the most loved fall scents it is a decadent way to moisturize your skin and tempt your senses.

While you get immediate skin hydration and softening benefits immediately, the effects are even better as it absorbs into your skin. Pumpkin contains antioxidants, vitamin A, and vitamin C- which softens, brightens skin, boosts collagen, helps reduce acne, and soothes your skin in general. Since this recipe is made with real pumpkin and does not contain artificial preservatives it will not last long, I divide mine into two small mason jars and share one. You could also freeze it in small batches or cut the recipe in half.

Pumpkin Souffle Body Butter

If you are looking for a luxurious fall scented body butter, this is ideal. Body butters differ from lotion because they are thicker, richer and typically contain no water. While water is hydrating to the inside of your body, it doesn’t really hydrate your skin. The combination of shea butter and coconut oil make this a super soothing homemade body butter you will love.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup shea butter
2 Tbsp. coconut oil
2 Tbsp. canned pumpkin
2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. vitamin E oil

Directions:

Place coconut oil, vitamin E oil, pumpkin, shea butter, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla in the bowl of stand mixer.

Blend on high until light and fluffy- about 3-5 minutes.

Scrape down sides of bowl, transfer all body butter in two 4 oz. mason jars in equal amounts.

Secure lid and ring.

I keep mine refrigerated to keep it longer, should last about 2 weeks when in refrigerator.

This makes an excellent gift, but since it is perishable should be given in small amounts with the warning label to use as soon as possible. Keep ingredients on hand, and you can easily make this for yourself year round! Use this twice a day all over your skin, but concentrate on rough or dry patches like knees, elbows and heels of your feet. It’s a super soothing luxurious treat that will totally change how your skin look and feels. Not to mention the wonderful smell!

Add a simple ribbon and label, then add to a gift basket with some of our other favorite homemade body and beauty products!

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Sore Muscle Body Scrub

Whipped Gingerbread Body Butter

September 24, 2014 Katie 27 Comments

This deliciously scented Whipped Gingerbread Body Butter leaves your skin not only smelling heavenly but soft and silky as well. From fall right through the end of winter Gingerbread is a terrific seasonal scent. Shea butter, almond, and coconut oils provide your skin with so many beauty benefits – soft, silky, and glowing skin. Don’t even get me started on the yummy aromatherapy benefits that the warm and spicy fragrance brings to you (and anyone around you) Place in a pretty jar, add a simple homemade tag, and you have a thoughtful handmade gift – hostess, shower, teacher, or just to treat friends and family.

WHIPPED GINGERBREAD BODY BUTTER

Supplies Needed:
1/2 Cup Shea butter

¼ Cup Coconut oil

2 Tbsp. Almond oil

2 tsp or 2 Vitamin E capsules

2 tsp. Ground Ginger

1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon

1 tsp. Vanilla Extract

Jars

Hand Mixer, Stand Mixer, Food Processor or Blender (stand mixers work best for this but not necessary)

Directions:

Combine shea butter, coconut oil, almond oil, and 1 tsp.ginger, in a microwave safe dish.
Melt in microwave in 30 second increments, stirring between each until completely liquid.
Allow mixture to cool on the counter for about 20 minutes, then place in refrigerator for 15 minutes or until it begins to set a little.

Remove and place ingredients in the bowl of a hand/stand mixer, food processor, or blender.

Add remaining ginger, vanilla extract, vitamin E, and cinnamon. Mix until fluffy and smooth- it will look like homeade whipped cream or batter.

Scoop body butter into wide mouthed jars with an airtight lid to store. Can be left at room temperature and will be a very soft mixture, for a more firm texture keep in refrigerator.

We love the idea of creating easy and natural beauty products. While there are many things to consider, these simply whipped body butters, body scrubs and more can be a fun easy treat to use. Always be careful when using oils, spices and such. While these ingredients rarely cause allergic reactions or issues, it is always best to test on a small patch of skin before applying to your body. If you choose to give this as a fun gift to your girlfriends this year for the holidays, make sure to include a simple label or note with all ingredients listed. Better to be safe than sorry when it comes to someone else’s skin!

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Gingerbread Homemade Body Scrub

Gingerbread Homemade Body Scrub

September 14, 2015 Katie 15 Comments

This Gingerbread Homemade Body Scrub is a great choice for fall or winter. It is the perfect time for delicious holiday scents like pumpkin, apple, and of course our favorite gingerbread! Oh, the spicy, wonderful scent of Gingerbread warms up your mood in even the chilliest of temps. Whether you love the flavor of the cookie version or not you will probably flip for the delicious scent of this Gingerbread Body Scrub.

This is a perfect way to soothe, moisturize, and soften dry skin due to colder temps and wind, a wonderful spiced aromatic experience, and has ingredients that improve your skin’s appearance long term. First it works to slough away dead skin, then the oils that are left behind absorb and heal your skin like a fancy spa treatment without the cost or the need to even leave your home!

Gingerbread Homemade Body Scrub

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Ingredients:

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup coconut oil
2 tsp. ground ginger
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground clove
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. vitamin E oil

Directions:

Stir all ingredients in a large bowl until everything is well combined and evenly distributed.

Transfer to a jar with a tight fitting lid.

The vitamin E works as a natural preservative so your sugar scrub should last for at least 6-8 weeks if refrigerated between uses, if you decide to give it as a gift be sure to let them know it does have a shelf life.

To Use: Rub a generous scoop gently onto wet skin in a circular motion. Rinse away with water and pat skin dry with a towel.

Use caution- your shower floor may be slippery from the oils, rinse an extra few minutes to help melt and run coconut oil down the drain.

This gingerbread homemade body scrub is a perfect choice for gift giving. Grab some simple plastic jars, ribbon and make your own label to create a gorgeous easy gift everyone will love. Remember you are using ingredients that could potentially spoil, so make in small batches and use within 1-2 weeks if kept out in the open, or within 6-8 weeks if refrigerated between uses.

I also recommend being careful and using plastic versus glass jars for storage. A plastic jar won’t break if dropped or knocked over in the bathroom. Just to be on the safe side, make sure you use plastic. We found tons of different colors, sizes an styles at the Dollar Tree in our area. You may even find them online.

If you are looking for other great DIY beauty products like this gingerbread homemade body scrub, we have tons of great products here for you to check out!

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Sore Muscle Body Scrub

February 11, 2015 Katie 6 Comments

Sometimes a long soak in a hot tub is just what your aching, sore, tired muscles need. But other days you just may not have the time or the getting out will be harder than the benefit of getting in- but you still need some relief. I was having one of these times the other day, wanting to enjoy the benefits of my favorite essential oils for relieving a sore body but no time for a long bath. So I quickly whipped up a batch of my favorite Sore Muscle Body Scrub homemade body treatments- a sugar scrub, and added some relief giving oils to create one of my new favorite treatments- Sore Muscle Rub. While the sugar and coconut oil leaves your skin soft and richly moisturized the essential oils absorb into your skin easing the aches and pains of day to day life, flu symptoms ( they also have the benefit of opening up your sinuses for this),

SORE MUSCLE BODY SCRUB

Ingredients:

1 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup unscented, Mild Castile Soap

1/4 cup Coconut Oil

8-10 drops Peppermint Essential Oil

8-10 drops Frankincense Essential Oil

10 drops Lavender Essential Oil

8-10 drops Wintergreen Essential Oil

If you have all these oils on hand, great, if not just use the ones you have. I also usually incorporate some doTerra Deep Blue Rub into it (which includes peppermint and wintergreen) for a stronger mixture as well.

Combine all ingredients in a bowl stirring well to incorporate everything evenly.

Store in a jar with an airtight lid next to or in your shower.

To use: Rub over sore areas-avoid face and other “sensitive” areas, allow to stay on for 2-3 minutes for oils to absorb then rinse away, pat dry.

This sore muscle body scrub is a great way give yourself both a break from the pain, but also a fun spa treatment. Homemade body scrubs are great for making your skin feel luxurious at a fraction of the cost of a regular spa treatment you attend or even products you purchase ready made. Being able to customize them with special ingredients like these essential oils is an added bonus!

If you like this great homemade body scrub, then make sure to check out our other popular homemade body products!

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Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub

September 14, 2014 Katie 15 Comments

Delicious and luxurious body scrubs shouldn’t require taking out a small loan or even making a trip to the mall for that matter- just a trip to the pantry. With fall nearly at the door Pumpkin Spice is the perfect scent to use as a base for this decadent Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub. Not only are homemade sugar scrubs inexpensive but they are easy to make and have so many benefits for your skin. The sugar exfoliates dead skin away while Cinnamon gets blood circulating and is an excellent natural treatment for eczema, and acne. Coconut oil contains many skin benefits like antioxidant properties, anti aging, and is a wonderful skin moisturizer. Above all that the aromatherapy of pumpkin spices, vanilla and cinnamon cannot be beat- rejuvenating, awakening, warm, and comforting. The yummy amazing natural fall scent for your skin will last all day, better than any expensive perfume in my book! Don’t keep it for yourself, make several batches to gift to family and friends. Your child’s teacher would surely appreciate a thoughtful gift like this – it never hurts to ~~butter~~ pumpkin them up a little.

Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub

Ingredients:

1 cup Brown sugar

1/2 cup Coconut oil

1 Tbsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice

2 tsp. Cinnamon

1 tsp. Vanilla extract

1 vitamin E capsule

Directions:

In a medium sized bowl mix all ingredients until fully combined, adjust the texture to your liking by adding more or less coconut oil.

After it sits a while the oil will break down the sugar some and will be a wetter consistency so make it slightly dryer than you think you want.

Scoop body scrub into a container with a lid to store. The addition of the vitamin E capsule, besides adding the benefit to your skin, is that it extends the shelf life of your ingredients- Store up to 10 weeks.

We are in love with this fun and yummy smelling Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub. Not only is it good for our skin and budget, it is good for our soul. As Pumpkin Spice is quickly becoming the most popular scent of the holiday season, it often brings about a great healing benefit in our lives. Stock up on extra supplies and make this great scrub to give as gifts to your friends, family or even to your kids teachers this year for the holiday season. Or you can be like us and simply enjoy it daily in your own shower as a special treat for a hard working mom!

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