Talenti Plastic Jar x DIY Brown Sugar Scrub

Carol's Daughter Brown Sugar Scrub is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.

But I'm cheap and I really dislike paying $34 for a 12 oz. jar.  It's worth it but it's not a luxury I have anymore having a newborn and three other growing boys. Who all love clothes.  And shoes.  

So last year, I googled DIY Brown Sugar Scrub and found a few recipes but always lagged on finding the right container.  I finally found a cute jar but it was glass and when I got home, I realized glass in the shower just wouldn't work.    

And then a few weeks ago, by the power of persuasion aka Instagram... I saw Sea Salt Caramel Talenti Gelato on my feed and had to try it.  It was sooo delicious but the container was just as sweet.  I knew it would be perfect to finally make brown sugar scrub!

Brown Sugar Scrub Ingredients

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup sweet almond oil

1 teaspoon essential oil ( use whatever scent you want )

( You can also add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and/or 1 tablespoon honey.  I hear Vitamin E oil is great too. )

Directions

Combine oils, add brown sugar, mix well.

That was easy!  I read you can use olive oil or EVOO - that's entirely up to you.  I purchased a 16 oz. bottle of sweet almond oil ($7.99) and 1 oz. of peppermint oil ($5.59) on eBay from GNC with free shipping.  I already had brown sugar and I recycled the jar.  So for about 8 ounces of sugar scrub I spent about $3 vs. $34!  The only smell that exists is the peppermint but it's really faint.  If you are wondering why I chose peppermint, it's because I read it's good for headaches and wanted to have multiple uses for it.

Update: I found C & H Washed Raw Sugar and it is so much bigger/thicker than Brown Sugar!  Love it!  

I already scrubbed my feet down and made Chris feel 'em - he said they were so soft!  And they are, I feel like I got an hour foot rub at the spa!    

  
This would make a great gift!  And since it's that time of the year - great for teachers and Father's Day!

Disclosure: I paid for all of the above items out of my own pocket.  The opinions stated are my own.  The links in this post are not affiliated.