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.  

Mother's Day Gift Ideas 2012

It would be nice if Hologram Tupac sang "Dear Mama" to me on Mother's Day but that ain't happening so here's a fun list of stuff I wouldn't mind getting this year.    

What would you love to get for Mother's Day?  

Mother's Day Gift Ideas 2012 by raised by culture

• Madewell The Two-Tone Flatstack Platform
• Harajuku Lovers "G" Perfume
• Talenti Gelato
• Canon 50mm f1.4 Lens
• Brutherford Ice Scream Man Strawberry
• Zoku Quick Pop Maker
• Glossybox Subscription
• Fuji Instax Camera
• Obey Script Tee

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