Grapefruit Sugar Scrub

With the winter weather still around, I find my skin has that "winter feel."

You know the feeling -- dry, and more dry.

Not only does my skin feel dry, but it looks dry.

My hands look "aged."

I'm sure that's not a winter-weather thing, as much as it is a sun-thing.

But I'd rather blame it on the dry winter weather!

One of the things I like about Imperial sugar are all the recipes they have on-line.

Of those, I love the sugar scrub recipes!

I've made several and have loved them.

I've even given them as gifts!

So this morning, while I was lamenting my dry hands, I took a stroll over the Imperial Sugar website.

I found this easy little sugar scrub that I whipped up in a matter of minutes!

I changed the type of oil I used and I omitted a couple ingredients.

There's no "reason" for the changes -- it's just what I had . . .or didn't have!

But I'm perfectly content with my jar of scrub!

Grapefruit Sugar Scrub

1 cup white sugar

zest of 1/2 of a small grapefruit

juice of 1/3 of the small grapefruit in which you zested

2-3 TBSP coconut oil, warmed (or grapeseed, olive, or safflower)*

In a small bowl, add the sugar and zest the grapefruit into the sugar. If you want more or less zest, you be the judge!

Cut off the top portion of the grapefruit and squeeze the juice into the sugar. I probably juiced 2 TBSP or so.

Add the oil and stir. I started with 2 TBSP and mixed it well. I then added an additional TBSP of oil, as I wanted a bit more emulsion to my scrub. You can add as little or as much as you desire; however, I'd be careful not to make "sugar scrub soup." You do want to be able to have substance to your scrub.

Fill your chosen jar with your scrub. Be careful if using glass if you will be using this mixture in your shower. Plastic is better!

I like to keep my scrub by the kitchen sink!

*If you use coconut oil, your scrub might have a coconut scent; depending on the type of coconut oil you use.

Comments

Charleston's Style Potato Soup

Love Charleston's! Love everything I ever eat at Charleston's. Love the blackened fish sandwich, which isn't listed on the menu but you can still order it, with glazed carrots. Love the carrots! Love the chicken fingers; the best there are! I rarely order them -- because it's not a healthy choice, but oh boy! They're delish! Love the honey glazed croissant. L.O.V.E! Love the pork chops with smashed potatoes and glazed carrots. Love the potato soup! Seriously adore it! It's thick. It's simple. It's delicious! We don't have a Charleston's where we live. Boo hoo! Here's a close replica of Charleston's baked potato soup. I found it at www.tastebook.com I made some adjustments to the recipe. Not because I think I "know," but because I didn't have everything on hand nor can my sweet girl cherub have some of the ingredients. I made it and didn't tell my family what it was su...

Neiman Marcus' Chicken Tortilla Soup

I've been to eat at Neiman Marcus one time. It was really good! "Everyone" talks about the Neiman Marcus cafe and the things they love from there. Because I've only been once, my variety of selection is limited! However, I have had lunch with friends that serve this Neiman Marcus soup recipe. It is so delicious that I wanted to pass it along to you! If your weather is like our weather, one day you're making soup and the next your grilling out! But because these are simple ingredients, you'll be able to throw it together in a moments notice! Neiman Marcus' Chicken Tortilla Soup 3-4 chicken breasts; cooked and shredded (or whole chicken; cooked & shredded) olive oil 1 c onion, chopped 1 c bell pepper, chopped 1 c celery, chopped 1 c carrots, chopped 1/2 T minced garlic 2 t cumin 2 t coriander 1 t paprika 1 t red chili powder 1 T oregano 1/2 t cayenne (adjust to your taste) 1 28-oz can diced to...

Chicken and Artichoke Casserole

Picture from Cooking with Paula Deen ( . . .and aren't those cute dishes!) We first had this delicious casserole on Mother's Day while feasting at "Dining on Persimmon Hill," which is a restaurant at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, OK. Side note --- if you have the chance to visit the Museum, please take advantage of the opportunity. It is a wonderful experience! And don't forget to eat at the museum restaurant. It's delish! So back to the casserole. After eating it we knew we had to find out the recipe! The owner of the restaurant graciously shared her secret! It's a Paula Deen; which means it's full of fat AND yummy flavor! This casserole is a hit with my cherubs and the Mr. Also, whenever I make it for friends, they always want the recipe . . . maybe they're just being nice, I'm not sure! When you look at the recipe, you might think it's a pain, but really, it is so easy! ...

A Proverbs 31 Kind of Day

Search This Blog