When it comes to creating your own body scrub it should be fun and making you feel happy. When you want to add real rose petals it is better to go with the dried ones because they will keep their color and scent longer.
If you use the fresh ones you will see that in time they lose more color and it’s possible they bring the mold to your finished product so have that in mind.
This is what you will need for your rose body scrub
1 cup of dried rose petals
2 cups of sugar (white may be preferable since brown has a typical scent which may not go well with rose)
2/3 cup of carrier oil (you can choose if you have a favorite one – sweet almond oil/castor oil/jojoba oil)
5-7 drops rose onto
Additional equipment needed:
1 glass jar
2 bowls (one large and one small) for mixing
A food processor or mortar and pestle for shredding the dried rose petals
Instructions:
Add the rose petals to a food processor and pulse until they become small flakes. Next, add the processed petals to a large mixing bowl and add in the 2 cups of sugar and mix. In the smaller mixing bowl, add the carrier oil and essential oils. Mix well.
Pour the carrier oil/essential oil mixture over the rose petal/sugar mixture and stir well to combine. Take a small amount and test it on the back of your hand with a small amount of water. If you like the texture and smell strength, the scrub is ready to go!
If kept good this body scrub can last to a month and you can enjoy using it. It is very important not to let water get in it since it can bring bacteria and mold in your scrub.
Other than that you can use it daily and feel the exotic rose scent in your shower. The sweet sugar will help also clear any dead cells.
Valentine’s day idea
This would make a great and special gift for your loved one. We are sure a homemade present would make its receiver so happy.
Safety Tips:
Be sure to always keep your workspace clean. Before making any cosmetic product wash your hands with warm water. Using gloves is preferable. For disinfection, you can boil the dishes you used for 10 min or use alcohol and let dry in open.