Ingredients:
- 4 Tbs. honey
- 6 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 heaping teaspoons cocoa
- 1/2 c. sugar in the raw
- 1/2 c. granulated sugar
- 6-10 Tbs. water
- 6-10 drops peppermint essential oil
Directions:
Mix the honey, olive oil and cocoa in a small bowl until thoroughly blended. In a larger bowl, blend the raw and granulated sugar together. Add the cocoa mixture to the sugar and mix well. Add water to get desired consistency. Add peppermint oil to desired scent.
In a warm shower, apply a small amount of mixture to the body. Scrub gently in circular motions. Rinse. Lightly pat the skin dry and follow with your favorite skin moisturizer to enhance the benefits.
With 17 years in the spa industry, Mindy Terry is the Founder and President of Creative Spa Concepts. Terry is also a licensed cosmetologist, aesthetician, yoga instructor, and certified infant massage instructor.
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