Spring cleaning your skin - Aromatherapy Salt Scrubs to make your skin glow! Part 3

Rate this item
(0 votes)
Spring cleaning your skin - Aromatherapy Salt Scrubs to make your skin glow! Part 3

Tropical Lime & Coconut Salt Scrub Recipe – Ideal for giving your feet a spring time treat!


I don’t know about you, but after this year’s winter my feet are definitely in need of some TLC to get them in shape for summer!

This recipe can be used as an all over body scrub but will be ideal for a foot soak.

The Epsom salts will effectively exfoliate your feet whilst the coconut oil will nourish and moisturize your skin, leaving them feeling soft and smooth (ready for your summer footwear!). The Lime essential oil will help leave your feet feeling fresh and fragrant and its uplifting properties will awaken the mind and stimulate the senses.
 
For this salt scrub you will need:


• A container to store it in.
• 1 cup of (yes you’ve guessed it) Epsom salts
• 1-2 cups of virgin coconut oil
• 30 drops of Lime essential oil
• Optional: The juice of half a lime, plus grated peel for that extra zing.
• Optional: 5 drops of Coconut fragrance oil to enhance the aroma of the virgin coconut oil.


To start with, you may need to gently melt down the coconut oil so it is in a liquid state (even though the weather has most certainly warmed up, coconut oil will begin to solidify at temperatures below 24 degrees C. The best way to do this is to scoop it out of the jar and place into a double boiler to gently melt it down. When it is ready, you can add the Epsom salts, followed by your drops of Lime essential oil!


Scoop your mixture into your container and there you have your tropical Lime and Coconut salt scrub! Just what you need to get you in the mood for the summer months to come!

Tip: ensure you hose down the shower floor after use as the oil residue can leave it slippery!
 

It is important to always carry out a patch test before using any natural ingredients you haven’t used before. Just apply a small amount of the blend to the inside on your elbow and keep an eye on the area over the next 24 hours.

If any irritation does occur rinse the area with cool water. If you have blended a few essential oils together you may need to test each one individually to find out which is causing your skin to react.

 

 

Read 2873 times Last modified on Monday, 06 August 2018 11:46
Published in Tips and Advice

Leave a comment

Make sure you enter all the required information, indicated by an asterisk (*). HTML code is not allowed.

back to top

Disclaimer:

Please note that Amphora Aromatics Ltd cannot be held responsible for any injury, illness or adverse reaction to any recipes, instructions or advice given. It is the responsibility of the end user to ensure that they have followed the relevant safety protocols and that they are aware of any possible side effects before use. We always advise that a skin patch test is carried out before full usage of any natural product whether purchased from ourselves or elsewhere.

If you are making a water based formulation for yourself or to sell then it’s very important that extremely high levels of hygiene are adhered to. Please also be aware that water based products will require some sort of preservative to ensure that they don’t spoil too rapidly. Once water has been included in a formulation bacteria can quickly form and spoil the finished product if preservatives are not used.

Some essential oils can be particularly hazardous for pregnant women. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant then please ensure that you have carefully checked that the essential oil(s) you plan to use are suitable. We recommend that essential oils are avoided altogether during the first trimester of pregnancy. Products should be stored out of reach of children. If you’re planning to use essential oils during pregnancy or with babies or children then you should consult with a professional Aromatherapist first.

Some essential oils are flammable and can be hazardous to the environment. Please ensure they are correctly stored and are disposed of responsibly. We recommend that essential oils are never taken internally and that they should not be applied to the skin around the eyes and mouth.

Any information provided by us, whether online, verbal, via email or letter is not intended as medical instruction or advice. Please seek professional medical advice if you have any concerns about or problems with your health.