Herb Garden Body Scrub

Fresh garden herbs are a real treat for your skin. They are chock full of

vitamins and nutrients that carry a multitude of skincare and

aromatherapy benefits. For this recipe you can use any culinary herbs or

flowers you have on hand, such as rosemary, parsley, basil, sage, rose

petals, lavender flowers, and others. Pick them fresh from your garden or

use what you have in the fridge! In addition, sea salts gently slough off

dull, dry, dead skin while re-mineralizing your system, plus they help

preserve the fresh herbs for a longer shelf life for this scrub.

YIELDS: 16 ounces

⁄ cup freshly chopped herbs

1 cup sea salt

⁄ cup extra virgin olive oil

What you will need: cutting board, knife, small mixing bowl, measuring

cups, fork, jars and lids to fit 16 ounces of scrub

1. To Make: Place the chopped herbs, salt, and oil into a small mixing bowl.

Blend the ingredients together with a fork until you have a uniform

consistency.

2. To Store: Store this scrub in a sealed container in the refrigerator and use

up within 3–4 weeks.

3. To Use: Use in place of a soap or body wash in your shower or bath. Apply

to your skin in small, upward, circular motions. Massage the scrub in small

circular motions, starting with the legs and arms, making your way up to

the torso, ending at your heart. Rinse well.

HELPFUL HINTS

This scrub has a vibrant herbal scent due to the high levels of vital

plant essences that the fresh herbs contain. Choose your fresh

herbs and begin by washing and thoroughly air-drying them. Then

pick the leaves, discarding the woody stems, and finely chop them

For a soft aromatic exfoliation.

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