Homemade At It's Finiest

Think back to a while ago.  July 2 to be exact. When I blogged about eating baby food.  I promised it was for a project and not that I'm weird. (okay, I'm weird) Anywho, I said I would explain why.... well here I am a month later finally explaining.  I made homemade bath stuff for my cousin for her birthday.  Sugar scrub, coconut lotion and bath salts.  And it all was super easy and fun to be able to make her gift for her.

I actually found the recipes from other blogs.  I tried to link to the ones I used, but couldn't remember them exactly.

Sugar Scrub (http://unbailefor5.blogspot.com/2011/05/homemade-sugar-scrub.html)

1 1/2 cups of Sugar
1/4 cup olive oil
A few drops of essential oil (I did balance, it's a calming blend from DoTerra)

Put everything in a bowl. Stir. Put in cute container (aka baby food jar) I tied a ribbon around mine to add some cuteness.

To use the sugar scrub, take a little bit and wash your hands, feet, or use it in the shower.  It's an exfoliating scrub.  You knows that scrubs from bath and body stores that are about $10-$15 each.  This works the same way. Your hands (or feet or arms for that matter) will feel so soft afterwards.  Worried about the olive oil in it. Don't be.  A little bit of oil is good for you. And olive oil is good for your skin. (Read about it here)

Coconut Lotion (Can't remember if this is the correct link - http://www.livingthenourishedlife.com/2012/02/homemade-whipped-coconut-oil-body)

Spoonful of coconut oil (found in baking aisle at grocery store.  It is solid at room temperature)
A few drops of essential oil (I used Wild Orange by DoTerra)

A lot of recipes online also call for vitamin E. You can just squeeze the contents of vitamin E pills into the bowl.

Using a hand mixer whip the coconut oil until it is a creamy texture. Similar to homemade whipped cream.  Put in cute container (aka baby food jar) I tied a ribbon around mine to add some cuteness.   The lotion is harden after letting it sit for a bit.

Because this lotion is based from coconut oil it will feel more oily than normal lotion.  But it nourishes your skin and hydrates it.  Coconut oil is also very healthy to eat and for your skin. (I know cook with it).  A little bit goes a long way with this lotion.  When I was sun burnt I used this so often.  A side note.  Coconut oil goes from a solid to a liquid at about 76* F. So if you keep your house warm or accidentally leave it in the sun like I did, it will melt.  To prevent this from happening you can keep it in the fridge.  If by accident you melt it.  Just re-whip it.  There are multiple recipes for whipped coconut lotion. I chose one with few ingredients.

Bath Salts (http://www.homemadesimple.com/en-US/HolidayandParty/Pages/homemade-bath-salts.aspx)

Epson Salt
A few drops of Food Coloring (I used blue and red = purple)
A few drops of Essential Oil (I used lavendar by DoTerra)

Put all ingredients together in a zip-lock bag. Shake Shake Shake. Shake Shake Shake. Shake you baggie. :)  I then poured mine in a mason jar. Start with fewer drops of essential oil and food coloring than you think.  You  can always add more later.