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Lemon-Brown Sugar Body Scrub

Body scrubs, applied in the shower, have multiple benefits, according to Sharon Mathieu, vice president of development and holistic advisor for Soothe Your Senses, a Mandeville, Louisiana-based company that manufactures all-natural, essential oil-based aromatherapy bath and body products.

A body scrub cleans and exfoliates the skin, improves blood circulation and helps remove toxins, says Mathieu, a massage therapist and aromatherapist who also owns and operates the company's day spa, where she practices therapeutic massage, Reiki, acupressure, prenatal massage, chakra balancing, Qi Qong and reflexology.

"This is traditionally a spa treatment that is finding its way to showers across the country," she tells OrganicAuthority.com.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup coarse brown sugar (to gently exfoliate without drying)
• 1 cup grapeseed oil (to moisturize)
• 1/4 cup grated lemon peel (to invigorate your senses)

Directions

1. Mix together all ingredients.
2. Gently rub on your body in a circular motion. Concentrate on rough areas like elbows, knees and heels.
3. Rinse with water.

Note: Commercial body scrubs sell for about $15 to $25 a jar. This scrub makes a great gift for birthdays, holidays and other special occasions.