No time for April fools- we’re talkin’ springtime citrus wake-up DIY body scrub recipes

April is here!!! Yay!… and spring is definitely in the air. I’m feeling a bit frisky this morning after using one of my homemade morning body polishes and just wanted to share with you a couple great recipes for making your own. They are really quite simple to make (even a novice can do it!).

There’s nothing like waking up to the scent of citrus oils…they are so energizing, fresh, and perky, you just can’t help but smile when you inhale their burst of sunshine. I have so many favorite essential oils, but I really couldn’t live without my citrus oils, they truly are my sunshine in a bottle!

If you love citrus oils as much as I do, here are a few body scrub and citrus blend recipes that you can use, or alter depending on your tastes:

Consider these skin workouts, increasing circulation, getting rid of dead skin cells, and aromatherapy treatments all in one!

Citrus-Smiles Wake-up Call Scrub

• 1/2 cup pure virgin coconut oil (or butter) You can also use any other carrier of your choice
• 2/3 cup sugar (or 1/2 cup if you like a more moisturizing scrub)-you can also use salt, brown sugar or any other exfoliant of your choice
• 5 drops Tangerine e.o.
• 5 drops Pink Grapefruit e.o.
• 2 drops Lemon e.o.
• 2 drops Lime e.o.
• 3 drops Rosemary e.o.
• 2 Vit. E caplets

Wake-Me-Up Body Polish

Guaranteed to open up those tired morning eyes and give you a wonderful start to your day made with 100 percent certified-organic virgin coconut oil. My product’s only other ingredients are sugar, vitamin E and essential oils. That’s it. It’s a tropical island in a jar. The scent is divine, and the polish leaves skin soft and glowing, as if you’ve just been to the spa. You’ll spend a mere 30 seconds polishing and buffing your skin to a healthy radiance. With Pink Grapefruit, Lemongrass and Tangerine pure essential oils.

Make your own:

• 1/2 cup pure virgin coconut oil (or butter)
• 2/3 cup sugar (or 1/2 cup if you like a more moisturizing scrub)
• 5 drops Tangerine e.o.
• 7 drops Pink Grapefruit e.o.
• 4 drops Lemongrass e.o.
• 2 Vit. E caplets

Crack of Dawn Scrub

Yup, I said it…Crack of Dawn is a magic bullet for waking your ass up in the morning…it’s like crack for natural ingredient enthusiasts! Once you try this one, you’ll definitely be addicted!

• 1/2 cup pure virgin coconut oil (or butter) You can also use any other carrier of your choice, like jojoba, olive, grapeseed, sweet almond, etc. depending on how moisturizing you want your scrub
• 2/3 cup sugar (or 1/2 cup if you like a more moisturizing scrub)-you can also use salt, brown sugar or any other exfoliant of your choice
• 3 drops Tangerine e.o.
• 3 drops Pink Grapefruit e.o.
• 4 drops Sweet Orange  e.o.
• 2 drops Peppermint e.o.
• 2 drops Rosemary e.o.
• 1 drop Vanilla abs.
• 2 Vit. E caplets

Also be sure to Check out my article on eHow–”How to Make Your Own GOOD MORNING Natural Body Scrub”--another great recipe to add to your DIY arsenal!

Read more: How to Make Your Own GOOD MORNING Natural Body Scrub | eHow.com
http://www.ehow.com/how_5036630_make-morning-natural-body-scrub.html#ixzz1IHfs5LbC

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