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4 small weck jars of pale yellow sugar scrub with lemon balm

Lemon Balm Sugar Scrub

This lemon balm scrub is your new go-to for soft, refreshed skin—simple, herbal, and oh-so-good.
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Prep Time 10 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 jar with air tight lid
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Fine Mesh Strainer or cheesecloth

Ingredients
  

  • 1-1.5 cups sugar raw, cane
  • 3/4 cup sweet almond oil
  • 3/4 cup apricot kernel oil
  • 1/2 cup dried lemon balm
  • 1 tbsp vitamin e oil

Instructions
 

  • Infuse your oils.Combine the sweet almond oil, apricot oil, and dried lemon balm in a clean, dry jar. Cap tightly and store in a dark place for about 6 weeks. Give the jar a shake every few days to keep things moving.
  • Strain the herbs. After 6 weeks, strain out the lemon balm using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth. You now have a beautifully infused base oil!
  • Mix the scrub. In a bowl, combine your sugar, infused oil blend, and vitamin E oil. Stir well until everything is fully incorporated.
  • Store it up. Spoon the scrub into small, dry containers—preferably single-use jars or tins.

Notes

  • Shelf Life: About 6 months
  • No refrigeration needed, but keep it in a cool, dry spot