Body scrub - Cozy winter

Over the years, shower time has become a sacred time and ritual for me. It is the moment when I let everything go – whether it is physical dirt or the emotional tension that has built up over the course of the day. 
When I formulate my body scrubs, I tend to turn to sugar. Sugar adds an emollient quality, which is beneficial for those with naturally dry skin or during the autumn and winter months, when skin tends to be more dry due to reduced humidity and the use of heating in the house.  

For this body scrub, I’ve opted for a base of pumpkin seed oil – which is naturally rich in tocopherol, more commonly known as vitamin E, a natural antioxidant – and organically grown ground spices, rather than my usual blends of essential oils. 
All of the selected spices naturally contain volatile oils whose aromatic properties are just as beneficial as those of their respective essential oils. Known for their stimulating effect, they promote blood circulation and, in doing so, improve the functioning of the many systems within the body.