D.I.Y. Lavender Vanilla Body Scrub

Body scrub is one of the hipster home essentials for your shower. You do not need to go out and spend lots of money to get spa quality. To keep you from having to test recipes yourself, the Hipsters have put together a recipe for you to D.I.Y. With the refreshing and cozy smells of lavender and vanilla, this scrub is a must for upgrading your bathing routine. 

Lavender and Vanilla D.I.Y. Body Scrub

You will need the following ingredients:

• 1/2 Cup of Jojoba Oil (you can replace with a different oil, but jojoba is the closest to the oils your body produces which makes it more moisturizing)

• 3/4 Cup of Vitamin E Oil

• 2 1/2 Cups of Sugar

• 1 tsp of Vanilla Extract

• 35 drops of Lavender Essential Oil

• Optional: Dried Lavender

And the following equipment:

• Measuring Cups

• Measuring Spoons

• Mixing Bowl

• Whisk

• Spatula

• 1 or 2 Glass Containers with lids that seal 

Ok, now let’s get mixing!

• Add 1/2 C of jojoba oil, 3/4 C of vitamin E oil, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract to the mixing bowl and whisk ingredients

• Add in 2 1/2 C of sugar while whisking

• Put in the 35 drops of lavender essential oil, mix thoroughly including scraping the sides of the bowl with the spatula

• Transfer the mixture to your glass containers to store it. Feel free to share or it keep it all yourself, we chose to put some in one of our vintage mason jars

Now it is time to put your new body scrub in the shower and enjoy the fruits of your labour. This quick recipe is great to make for just yourself or share with others. Retro Denim Jacket has been known to gift it for the holidays. It makes a great exfoliant and keeps your skin feeling moisturized for hours. Looking for some purchases to enhance your spa experience further? Check out the Hipsters’ suggestions for how to escape and unwind in the comfort of your home. Thinking about going green with your routine, Retro Denim Jacket tested a shampoo bar.