I love this time of year, except for the dry skin due to the lack of humidity and the colder air. So one of my go-to herbal recipes is this fall-scented scrub made with both white and brown sugar. It exfoliates, soothes, and moisturizes, all at the same time. You can use any essential oils you want, but this time of year I love clove and ginger oils. If I’m feeling tense and stressed, though, I’ll go with frankincense oil as it always wards off my headaches.
For those of you new to this series, Sarah Munro, the heroine in ONE DARK WISH, the second book in the Deadly Force series, is an 18th century historian who inherited a collection of colonial-era herbal and homeopathic remedies. And, in this blog space, I’ve been sharing her recipes with you all. I’m adding this recipe to this collection because there is some evidence that clove essential oil can help soothe itchy skin and that ginger oil works as an anti-inflammatory, something I appreciate with all the hiking I do in the Fall that can leave me feeling achy and tired.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup Sweet Almond Oil
- 10 – 15 drops fall scented essential oil such as clove and ginger (half and half)
Directions
- In a large glass bowl, stir together the brown and white sugars.
- Stir in the almond oil and essential oil drops.
- Store sugar scrub in an air-tight glass container with a tight-sealing lid for up to 6 months.
- To use, scoop out a few tablespoons and rub it all over your skin. Then rinse off in the shower. But be careful in the shower–the sugar and oil can make the floor slippery. Dry off and apply your favorite moisturizer.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER ABOUT WILD PLANTS, FORAGING, AND MAKING HERBAL REMEDIES:
I am not a medical professional and nothing written on this blog is medical advice. None of my statements have been evaluated by the FDA (I am legally required to give you this disclaimer).
It is important to do your due diligence before foraging, harvesting, and/or consuming any type of medicinal plant.
- If you are taking any medications, talk to your doctor about any potential drug interactions.
- If you are allergic to anything, make sure whatever you are foraging is not in the same family. Example: While dandelions are typically considered safe, those who are allergic to ragweed, latex, daisies, or any other plants in the same or similar families, may not be able to consume dandelion.
Always research potential side effects, dosage recommendations, and how to properly prepare and consume each medicinal plant.
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Always make sure your kitchen/work area is clean and that all materials are sterilized.
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