DIY for the Holiday’s: Orange Spice Body Scrub

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If the holiday hustle and bustle has you feeling frantic, homemade gifts are a great way to slow down and show the special people in your life how much you care. (Bonus: when making home-spa gifts, you’re likely to get a whiff of aromatherapy from the oils.) Remember to save one for yourself, so you can enjoy a little rest and relaxation when you’re done being crafty!

This is a great gift for teachers, as we all know they need tons of relaxation over the Holiday Breaks. You can easily put a basket together with chocolates, tea and a book!

Give this simple recipe a try:

Orange Spice Body Scrub

1 cup (237 ml) turbinado sugar
1/3 cup (59 ml) jojoba oil
10 drops sweet orange essential oil
3 drops anise essential oil
3 drops rosemary essential oil
3 drops frankincense essential oil
1 whole star anise and/or dried orange peel for decoration

Prepare a clean, 8-ounce (250-ml) sealable container. Add turbinado sugar and follow with jojoba oil. Finish with essential oils and stir until mixture is thoroughly blended. Add an additional 1 tablespoon (15 ml) jojoba oil as needed for desired consistency. Top with whole star anise and/or dried orange peel. Seal jar tightly. Use within 3 months.