We absolutely love homemade gifts at Christmas time, and while ours are usually of the edible kind we've changed things up this year and opted for a homemade body scrub. This delightful concoction will leave your skin feeling silky smooth, without any nasties. We think it makes a beautiful and thoughtful gift, however make sure to save some for yourself! To keep things simple you've probably already got all the ingredients in the pantry.
We've got TWO free recipes on this blog post - the first is our lemon body scrub (lower half of photo) which is super moisturising, and second is our whipped lemon body scrub (upper half of the photo) which will stay smooth and creamy without separating (at most temperatures!). Both are luxurious.
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Thermomix Lemon Body Scrub
3 lemons, zest of 3, juice of 1
80g rock salt
500g raw sugar
100g olive oil
- Place lemon zest and salt in TM bowl, mill for 10 seconds, speed 9. Scrape down sides.
- Mill for a further 10 seconds, speed 9.
- Add juice of 1 lemon, sugar and olive oil, mix for 10 seconds, reverse speed 4. Transfer to jars for storage or gifting.
Stir before use as it will separate. Makes 3 cups.
Thermomix Whipped Lemon Body Scrub
3 lemons, zest only
80g rock salt
200g coconut oil, solid form
500g raw sugar
- Place lemon zest and salt in TM bowl, mill for 10 seconds, speed 9. Scrape down sides.
- Mill for a further 10 seconds, speed 9.
- Insert butterfly. Add coconut oil, whip for 30 seconds, speed 4. Scrape down sides.
- Whip for a further 30 seconds, speed 4.
- Add sugar, mix for 30 seconds, speed 4. Transfer to jars for storage or gifting.
If weather is very warm store scrub in the fridge or the mixture may separate (still totally useable! just give it a stir). Makes 3 cups.
