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Maple brown sugar scrub is my fourth recipe for spa week and it smells like a sweet treat. For this scrub, instead of using sugar and soap, I used sugar and oil. It can be used as a body scrub but I’ve heard that it can make the shower slippery so be careful! I put it into little containers for the guests at my spa party but it could be given as a Christmas gift as well.
I started out following Martha Stewart’s Body Scrub recipe that calls for 2 parts sugar to 1 part oil but it didn’t feel like the right consistency so I added more sugar. I used 1 1/2 cups of brown sugar, 1/2 cup of olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon maple extract. The amounts don’t really matter so start out with less and add more of whichever ingredient you want. The small containers are from the dollar store. I spray painted the lids silver to match the party.
Put the sugar, oil and extract into a bowl.
Combine all of the ingredients and add more if desired.
About 2 tablespoons fit into each of these containers. The entire mixture could be put into one large container but I’m not sure what the shelf life is. To help it last longer, store the scrub in the refrigerator.
I printed out labels and glued them to the containers. You can download the free printable maple brown sugar scrub labels HERE.
This little scrub smells amazing! The sugar exfoliates and the oil moisturizes so you end up with soft smooth skin!
Although I was not compensated for this post, I purchased the supplies for a sponsored post that I am doing with Collective Bias™ and the recipe will be part of my sponsored Pampering Spa Party.
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This looks and sounds wonderful! Every Christmas I love giving my 3 daughters and daughter-in-law a basket filled with lovely things that I have found or made. This will be a perfect addition, and I love how inexpensive it is. Thanks for this great idea!!
Great timing. Dollar Tree now accepts manufacturer coupons, there are domino suagr coupons out and DT carries thier brown sugar. Great Christams presents for friends and family. thanks for sharing Maureen
I love your little containers & labels. These would make a great gift.
I swear I could smell this post!
Bliss
I am no expert on the subject, but I just read somewhere that sugar really nevers spoils and I know that olive oil can stay out unrefridgerated–and of course the extract is okay.. so? I’d say it would be okay! I’ll bet it smells delish!
So…I LOVE this. I need to check out the rest of the spa posts. We are having a favorite things party (and since hubby has no job right now) I have to keep my favorite things homemade – this just might be the ticket!
This sounds good enough to eat!
xx