Using Essential Oils with Salt or Sugar Scrubs is an amazing way to bring a radiant glow to the skin while stimulating the circulation of the blood and lymph system. As skin grows, it casts off dead cells. When this happens, pores can become clogged causing blackheads to form and make the skin look dull. Using salt or sugar scrubs can gently remove the dead cells, leaving new, softer, cleaner and glowing skin.

Here is my favorite recipe for a salt scrub:

• 2/3 cup fine sea salt
• 1/3 cup jojoba oil
• 1/3 cup of unscented shampoo or bath soap
• Zest of one orange
• 30 drops of rosemary or rosewood essential oil Mix the salt and shampoo with the jojoba, and then add the zest and essential oil. Put the mixture in a clean glass jar. Rose essential oil s particularly good for the skin, but is very expensive, but if you have it, add a drop or two to the scrub.

Now here is how to use the scrub: First clean the skin to remove makeup residue. Dampen your body (you can use the scrub while taking a bath or shower), and then massage some of the scrub mixture on your skin with your hands or a loofah. Scrub GENTLY on wet face or body. Use a circular motion to remove dead skin, and a vertical motion to wipe the area clean. Do NOT use the scrub on broken or sensitive skin. Also avoid using the scrub right after you have shaved your legs (ouch!).

When finished with the scrub, use warm water to rinse, and then use a towel to pat the skin dry. To complete the scrub, apply moisturizer to the face and/or lotion to the body.

You can use a wet pumice stone while bathing to smooth knees, elbows, feet and ankles. Wet a loofah to use for body buffing on arms, back and legs. The loofah can be used with or without soap. It makes the skin soft and tingly.

Check with your aromatherapist to see which essential oil is particularly good for your skin. Many combinations can be used. Use only therapeutic grade essential oils.

Here is a recipe for a neat sugar scrub: Make a paste of 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of canola oil, 1 tablespoon of honey and 10 drops of sandalwood essential oil. Follow the same instructions as detailed in the salt scrub, above. Lovely. Enjoy your glow!