Brown Sugar Vanilla Massage Oil
Brown sugar vanilla massage oil is a very sensual and heavily scented massage oil. It is very easy to make and use at home.
Benefits
Brown sugar vanilla massage oil is typically used for moisturizing and exfoliating the skin. Brown sugar is a very gentle exfoliate and can be used anywhere on the body and is great for sensitive skin. You may want to use salt instead of sugar for tougher skin on the elbows, feet, and knees. Vanilla is used in aromatherapy as a calming agent.
This massage oil is great to use right before using a self tanner. It helps the tanner go on evenly. It is also good to use before shaving or waxing to help prevent ingrown hairs and nicks.
Recipes
Here are two recipes that can be used to make brown sugar and vanilla massage oil at home.
Recipe One
Mix together one cup of salt, half a cup of vanilla massage oil, twenty four to thirty six drops of vanilla essential oil, one quarter cup of sweet almond oil along with one and one half cups packed brown sugar in a medium sized mixing bowl. Use on feet, elbows, and knees. Keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Recipe Two
Mix together one cup of mineral oil, one and one half cup of packed brown sugar and three tablespoons of vanilla extract in a medium sized mixing bowl. Massage on delicate skin such as the face, arms, neck, and breasts. Keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator.