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Autumn spice whipped body scrub in a mason jar

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Autumn Spice Whipped Body Scrub

Warming • Smoothing • Moisturizing

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YieldFills one pint jar
Time30 minutes + chilling
Skin TypeAll skin types, body only
ToolsDouble boiler, hand or immersion blender, pint jar
TextureLight & fluffy
StorageCool, dry place; fresh 6 months

About This Recipe

You know I love a good body scrub, and this one is sooo good. It's light and fluffy, smells warm and invigorating, and leaves skin smooth and moisturized.

Shea butter, sea salt, cinnamon, ginger and cardamom
Cinnamon, Ginger & Cardamom
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup shea butter
  • 2 tbsp apricot oil
  • 1 cup sea salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • ¼ tsp cardamom
  • 5 drops cinnamon essential oil
  • 5 drops ginger essential oil
Fluffy spiced body scrub
Warm & Invigorating

Directions

  1. Melt the shea butter and apricot oil slowly in a double boiler over low heat.
  2. Remove from heat and place in the fridge to cool down quickly. This helps prevent the shea from blooming later.
  3. Once solid (but not rock hard), whip with a hand blender or immersion blender until fluffy.
  4. Stir in the sea salt until fully combined.
  5. Stir in the cinnamon, ginger and cardamom.
  6. Add the essential oils and mix well.
  7. Scoop into a clean pint mason jar with a lid and label.

To Use

  1. Gently massage a small amount over your skin, focusing on rough and dry areas.
  2. Rinse clean with warm water.

Notes

  • What is shea bloom? Shea can crystallize into little beads of fat. They're harmless but take away from the smooth texture, which is why the quick chill helps.
  • Keep it fresh: use a clean spoon to scoop, and keep it free of water. Stored properly, it stays fresh for 6 months. If you notice any strange odors or colors, discard it.
  • Body only: salt and sugar are often too coarse for the delicate skin of your face.
  • More exfoliation: use a combo of sugar and salt, or a coarser salt.

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The Art of Herbal Infusion
Courtney Fincher
Amazing Resource

This is such a beautiful and easy to use resource. The pictures are gorgeous and transmit a homey feel that has me imaging spending my days tinkering in the kitchen.

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The Art of Herbal Infusion
Sandra Frances Laflamme
Well Organized

Wonderful set up - great information! This is a keeper to add to my Herbal journey.

Hi Sandy, thank you for the lovely review!
Happy crafting!
Janet

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This is such a nice addition to my other products from the vendor. It smell wonderful too!

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The Art of Herbal Infusion
Ellen C
Basic and Easy to Follow

I am newbie here and just finally made my first herbal infusion using calendula flowers—THANK YOU!! I found the instructions easy to understand, comprehensive and found the photographs beautiful and helpful. There are a number of varied recipes which are included and I can’t wait to start them. Many thanks for making this available.

Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to review! I am so glad you found it helpful and are starting your own infusions.
Happy crafting,
Janet