Nowadays, our lives often revolve around family and work, with little in between. For mothers who manage the household, having time for yourself is often rare, as the demands of the family need to be met. Unfortunately, this can take a toll on your health, not to mention your skin too, as the lack of care can end up with you having dry and dull looking skin that make you appear older than your years.

As much as you are in control of the household, it is important that you put aside time for yourself too, because giving way too much of yourself can leave you burned out and way too stressed as well. Fortunately, pampering yourself can be done by making your own invigorating body scrubs that will not only leave your skin feeling smooth and soft, but also refresh your senses as well. Here are a few recipes to try.

Peppermint sugar scrub

The minty freshness of peppermint essential oil can leave you quite invigorated after a long day. For this recipe, you will need 1 ½ to 2 cups of sugar, 4 to 6 drops of peppermint essential oil, 1 to 3 drops of red colorant, ½ cup to a cup of coconut oil, and a teaspoon of vitamin E oil. You will need to melt your coconut oil first in the microwave for about 30 seconds or until it has transformed into liquid. Add the essential oil as well as vitamin E before combining the rest of the ingredients in your mixing bowl. Divide the scrub into half with one half with color and the other none before adding them layer by layer in a mason jar. Use this scrub when you need to feel fresh after a long day.

Coconut lime sugar scrub

Another invigorating body scrub that will remind you of the summer season is the coconut lime sugar scrub. You will need to prepare ¼ cup of melted coconut oil, a cup of white sugar, a tablespoon of shredded coconut, and 6 to 8 drops of lime essential oil. Remember that the coconut oil solidifies in room temperature, so you might want to warm it up first in the microwave to turn it into liquid. Add the sugar to it afterwards and mix until the sugar has been mixed well. You can now add the lime and coconut oil into the mix. With this measurement, you will be making a single cup of scrub perfect for bringing the touch of summer to your skin.

Pumpkin spice sugar scrub

You don’t have to wait for the Christmas season to enjoy this pumpkin spice sugar scrub because you can transform it into your go-to scrub when you need to perk yourself up. For this recipe, you will need half a cup of coconut oil, half a teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, a cup of white sugar, ¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon and some mason jars. Melt the coconut oil in the microwave first for 30 to 45 seconds, until it has fully transformed into liquid. Transfer it to a mixing bowl where you will add a cup of white sugar, cinnamon, and the pumpkin pie spice. Mix thoroughly then transfer to your mason jar.

These are just a few quick invigorating body scrubs that are sure to make your skin come alive even on the most stressed out days. Spending some time pampering yourself can help banish all the pain and fatigue, plus you’ll feel and smell nice too. Not bad for a few minutes of mixing, don’t you think?