To finish up just Scoop your Sugar scrub into some fancy looking container of your

choice (preferably one which you can fit your hand or a scoop into) and Voila!

KICK ASS BATH PRODUCT!! And you made it!!

OK, maybe a silly question. Would this work good for black heads/acne? I am guessing the "scrub" part would be good for this kind of thing.

Ok so quickly, I will inject the ingredients for all natural edible massage oil.

1. Carrier oil ( refined olive oil, almond oil is very popular, avacado oil, - there will be a longer list shortyl)

2. Flavor oil

Combine

Pour into some sort of squeezy bottle

Tada!

For blackheads yes because you will be removing the dead layer from the pore that has the black hear and in general removing the dead layer is good cause it allows the skin to breath and reveals a healthier looking skin.

Now if you have white heads its not recommended to us a scrub cause by removing that layer you open up that pore and with the scrubbing be spreading the puss to the other pores.

But it also depends on the scrub like Girl With Fire said the salt ones are rougher on the skin.

Ok so, how about some useful info to help you decide which ingredients you REALLY want in your stuff?

Commonly Used Butters

Mango Butter

- Effectively treats dry skin
- Heals skin rash
- Heals skin peeling, after tanning
- Clears blemishes and wrinkles
- Relieves itching skin
- Heals sunburn
- Shaving cream for a smooth shave
- Treats small skin wounds and skin cracks
- Moisturizes and smoothes tough or rough skin
- Fights frost bite
- Prevents stretch marks during pregnancy
- Relieves insect bites
- Promotes healthy rejuvenated skin
- Heals muscle fatigue, aches and tension
- Relieves skin allergies such as poison ivy or poison oak
- Treats eczema and dermatitis
- Fights off fine lines and wrinkle

Cocoa Butter

- Naturally rich in Vitamin E as well as a number of other vitamins and minerals. Vitamin E helps to soothe, hydrate, and balance the skin and also provides the skin collagen which assists with wrinkles and other signs of ageing.
- Contains cocoa mass polyphenol (CMP), a substance that inhibits the production of the immuno globulin IgE. IgE is known to aggravate symptoms of both dermatitis and asthma.
- Can prevent and treat stretch marks
- Lotions and oils containing Cocoa Butter are often used in aromatherapy massage to promote relaxation and the feeling of well-being.
- Research indicates that massaging the skin with Cocoa Butter may help relieve stress, boost the immune system, and even prevent cancer. This is because Cocoa Butter, like chocolate, contains a lot of CMP
- There is some evidence that the CMP in Cocoa Butter may also help prevent heart disease and ease arthritic symptoms.

Shea Butter Can be used to treat

- Dry skin
- Stretch marks
- Itchy skin, skin rashes, Eczema, and Dermatitis
- Sunburn
- Small skin wounds
- Damaged skin
- Rough skin (such as on feet)
- Insect bites
- Muscle aches, fatigue, and tension
- Wrinkles and signs of ageing
- Chapped skin from cold weather
- Dry or over processed hair
- Diaper rash
- Skin allergies
- Frost bite

In addition, Shea Butter offers a low level of UV protection (approximately SPF-6), and may be incorporated into natural sunscreen recipes. Because of its soothing nature, anti-inflammatory and rejuvenating effects, it is a perfect ingredient to incorporate into your bodycare recipes and skin care regime. It is also wonderful to use in the summer as a moisturizer before and after sun exposure to reduce possibility of the skin peeling or becoming dried out.

Many companies use bleaches, deodorizers, or chemicals to alter the scent and appearance of Shea Butter. It is important to not purchase Shea Butter that has been altered in this way, as these processing methods deplete the product of its healing and medicinal properties, and also destroy the vitamins and minerals naturally present in Shea Butter. Shea Butter naturally has a cream color, and a distinctive scent which may not appeal to some. However, after applying Shea Butter to the skin, the scent lessens in strength.

Okay, m'loves, it's bedtime for Alys. I'll definitely come back and read the rest tomorrow, but I wanted to thank Girl With Fire for such an awesome workshop. I can do these, and now I know how!