DIY Exfoliating Sugar Scrub

Create feelings of delight and bliss with this blend of pure essential oils known for their uplifting properties. A great blend to use during celebrations or to inspire happiness.

Size: 10ml

Amyris has a pleasant, woody scent that is often used in place of real Sandalwood Essential Oil. It is nice in blends and helps anchor the top and middle notes of the blend. It has antiseptic, sedative, and calming properties and aids in providing relief from stress. It also acts as a muscle relaxant, soothing agent, emollient, and stimulant. Amyris oil is mainly used in perfumery and room fragrance and as a scent fixative. It is somewhat viscous, offering a warm-woody bottom note.

Carrot Seed has a rich earthy and woody aroma. It is used primarily for its healing properties and effects on the skin. It can help stimulate circulation, repair and tone the skin, increase elasticity, and reduce the formation of wrinkles and scars. Carrot seed oil is a good addition to facial formulations as it can help balance oily and dry skin and naturally contains beneficial vitamins such as A, B, and C. It is also said to help remove toxins, water build-up in the skin, digestive disorders.

Elemi has a soft, floral, lemony aroma. Used by the Egyptians in embalming, Elemi is indicated to help with diarrhea, bronchitis, and ulcers. It is used within aromatherapy work to stimulate the immune system and treat respiratory problems. It can cause skin irritation and is, therefore, most commonly used in inhalation and other non-topical formulations. Its properties include analgesic, antiseptic, antiviral, expectorant, fungicidal, regulatory, stimulant, and tonic.

Galbanum has a green, woody aroma that is slightly fruity. It has a very specific scent in that one will either love it or hate it. Emotionally, Galbanum is used to help resolve old emotional and spiritual problems. It is also used to assist with respiratory issues and in skincare, for acne, cuts, and scars. Its properties include analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, balsamic, carminative, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hypotensive, restorative, and tonic.

Guaiac Wood has a warm, fresh, smoky aroma with a sweetish afternote and almost roselike. It is commonly used in perfumes and cosmetics as it has a strong pleasant aroma that lasts. It has been said to help with issues such as gout, arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and in massage, helps with circulation. It is sometimes used in skin formulations for its antioxidant properties that help rejuvenate and protect the skin from free radicals as well as helps boost the immune system. Its properties include is anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, and diuretic.

Litsea has a citrusy, fresh aroma with slight vegetative notes. It may be useful for depression when inhaled as it is very calming and relaxing. Along with its ability to help repel insects, Litsea can also be helpful in skincare for oily and acne-prone skin types. In Chinese medicine, it is used to aid with lower back pain, chills, headaches, and muscle pain. It is included in many air fresheners, deodorants, and toiletries for its antibacterial, deodorizing, and disinfectant properties.

Oakmoss has a dry, earthy, bark-like aroma. Primarily used in perfumes and fragrances as it adds a deep earthy note and rich undertones. It is inhaled to assist with headaches and sinus infections as well as other respiratory issues. Oakmoss is typically used in spiritual practices as it is said to bring depth, visualize past wounds or hurts, and increase prosperity.

Parsley Herb has a spicy, warm, green aroma. Mainly used in the flavoring industry but also can be used in cosmetics and perfumes, particularly men’s cologne. It is said to be good for digestion, flatulence, indigestion, and cellulite.

Cade has a unique aroma in that it is an oily, leathery, black smoke odor. It is most known to be helpful for skin irritations, especially dandruff, bad skin, and greasy hair, and is commonly used in hair and scalp formulations. It is also used in soaps for eczema and itchy skin as well as ointments and salves for a variety of skin problems such as psoriasis.

Bay Leaf is steam distilled from the leaves and branches of the Bay tree. Its aroma is camphoraceous, herb-y, and warm. The dried leaves are commonly used as a culinary herb and the oil is included in massage formulations for muscular aches and pains such as arthritis and for aiding with poor circulation. It is also indicated to help with colds and virus infections and inhaled for respiratory support. Bay Leaf also has properties for controlling dandruff and promoting hair growth.

Balsam Peru has a rich, balsamic, sweet vanilla-like undertone, making it an affordable substitute in natural perfumery when a sweet vanilla note is desired. It is mainly used in perfumery and skincare, but also used in massage for circulation and commercially in cough syrup and soft drinks. It is indicated for respiratory and immune system issues as well as itchy skin from scabies, ringworm, and eczema.

Celery Seed is a sweet, spicy, musky, and slightly vegetable in aroma. Celery Seed oil is indicated for anxiety and inhaled for the respiratory system.

Cumin has a spicy, musky, and nutty aroma. It is used in formulations for a massage to assist with poor circulation and lymphatic congestion. In Ayurvedic medicine, Cumin is used for digestive issues such as gas, spasms, and indigestion and for the nervous system to help with headaches, migraines, nervous exhaustion, and insomnia. Its properties include antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, aphrodisiac, bactericidal, and digestive.

Fragonia has a light, cineolic, floral, spicy aroma with hints of citrus. It is said to be very emotionally balancing and uplifting, commonly being used for people with signs of depression. It is also said to be used for respiratory infections, pain relief, excess candida, and muscle and joint pain, and immune support due to its very effective antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Many aromatherapists use it as a replacement for Tea Tree as it has similar if not more effective properties.

Caraway has an herbaceous, sweet, spicy aroma. The seeds are often used in cooking and the oil is commonly used to help with digestive issues such as heartburn and loss of appetite, constipation, menstrual cramps, and respiratory problems like excess phlegm. It is also helpful for skincare formulations to help stimulate the complexion and mouthwashes to stimulate local blood flow.