DIY Gentle Summer Scrub

slow beauty

Jul 29

You’ll love this gentle scrub of sunflowers, maca root and mineral-rich holy basil to increase endurance and smooth out stress. This scrub has a powder like texture and is meant to be applied in small amounts and rapidly brushed onto the skin with your finger tips to energize.

Sunflower oil is a great ingredient to incorporate whenever you can during the summer because it prevents water loss, which makes staying hydrated that much easier! Maca powder wakes up the libido, and holy basil relieves joint pain.

Apply this scrub in the shower prior to turning on the water. Apply it in small amounts by hand, starting from the tips of your extremities and moving upward toward your heart with quick, repetitive strokes. This is the best technique to increase detoxifying blood circulation. The you are done, rinse with warm water, towel dry, and apply Summer Sunflower Body Butter.

Your skin will feel and look glowy and smooth. Enjoy!

THE PROCESS

STEP 1

In a bowl, whisk together the sugar and maca powder until fully blended. Maca has a tendency to stay clumped, so be sure to break down the clumps prior to adding the oils.

STEP 2

Add the sunflower oil and holy basil essential oil, and continue to whisk until all the ingredients are fully blended.

STEP 3

Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Use within 7 days.