I love the idea of giving homemade gifts but must confess I am usually quite lazy on this front.
However, here is one gift idea that I did manage to get around to making (because it’s so quick and easy to make!) A gingerbread body scrub.
Yes, gingerbread.
Not only is it very cheap, quick and easy to put together but it also smells incredible and is super good for your skin!
It is thoroughly recommended that you make or purchase a gingerbread man to eat whilst making this scrub. It will make you very happy.
You will need…
- 500g / 2 cups brown sugar
- 240ml / 1 cup oil (coconut oil and sweet almond oil are good choices)
- 2 tbsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp mixed spice (or pumpkin pie mix)
- A jar or container
Optional extras: Add 1 tbsp vitamin E oil for dry skin
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. If the mixture is too oily, add sugar, if it’s too dry, add more oil. Adjust spice measurements to your liking. Some oils can mask the scent of the ginger and cinnamon, so add more if needed.
- Store in an air-tight container or jar and decorate!
And there you are! A lovely, homemade, healthy gift idea for Christmas :-)
Daisy says
Hi this sounds like a lovely idea just wondering how many it make with the measurments.
Daisy says
Hi this sounds a lovely idea but how many does it make using the measurments.
the uncommon pearl says
Love this deliciously smelling scrub! Thanks Aimee for the inspiration.
I shared your recipe link today with my blog readers.
Merry Christmas!
https://theuncommonpearl.wordpress.com/2015/12/08/pin-it-tried-and-true-tuesday-37-like-christmas-in-a-jar/
mlkb says
hi, I was just wondering – how this be made with white sugar instead of brown?
Kristina says
Do you think this could work as a salt scrub with either sea salt or Epsom salts?