Every year, when Bath and Body Works has their year end clearance. I always stock up on their lotions and body washes. They usually go on sale for around $3 each.
To make the body polish, all you need is salt or sugar, body wash/shower gel (any brand works, but I absolutely love the grapefruit scent from bath and body works) and a container to put it in. (Any type of container will work, but I prefer plastic containers for the shower. I usually find them at TJ Max and buy them when I see them.)
As an optional ingredient, you can add a bit of oil to make the body polish more moisturizing. (You could use coconut oil, grapeseed oil or a light olive oil. I personally like grapeseed oil.)
Directions:
- Fill your container 2/3 of the way with salt (or sugar or a mix of both).
- Slowly pour in the body wash. Mixing together as you go. You only want the salt to be slightly moistened.
- At this point you can add a couple of tablespoons of the optional oil.
- Let the mixture sit 5 or 10 minutes until the salt “loosens up.”
- Add a little more salt if you think the mixture is too runny.
That’s it! Add a little label and ribbon and you are ready for gift giving!
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Diana - FreeStyleMama says
Great ideas!!
jeifner says
That seems like a nice and doable recipe, thanks!
LuAnn Braley says
What a great idea! I'm heading to B&BW for the sale! :O)
Gina @ Kleinworth & Co. says
Oh how I love body polish. Always looking for new ways to jazz it up.
Katie Drane says
What a clever idea, I love this!
Katie
http://www.funhomethings.com
Jenni Bost says
Great idea… I might have to make some for my house! I found you through the Somewhat Simple linky party!
Emmy says
I want to make some for myself! found you via wednesday whimsy. new follower!
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Tracey says
I've never seen a body scrub recipe using body gel. Great idea!! Thanks for posting!!
Tracey
http://www.ciaofromtexas.com
Nikki says
Do you think I could substitute baby oil for the other oils?
Judy K says
What a great idea. I will be featuring this tonight at my Winter Blues Wednesday party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I've Been Featured button. Thanks.
FlyAwayHome says
I love your body scrubs. How easy was that! I wish I would have seen this before my trip to Bath and Body Works annual sale. I bet I load up on body wash next time. BTW, I love your site! Thanks for sharing all the great ideas.
Carrie says
What wonderful ideas!! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!!