Valentine’s Day is almost here, which means roses are in your most likely in your near future. If you don’t have a beau who is expected to deliver a dozen long stems to your doorstep, treat yourself to a bouquet.
Bonus points: have them delivered to your office (if Cher from Clueless did it, so can you), it’s bound to make your co-workers super envious of your sexy “secret” admirer.
Regardless of who sent them, within a short time those pretty roses are going to start to wilt. Instead of tossing them, I highly suggest you give this super easy beauty DIY a go. It’s the perfect way to recycle your roses & get every little bit of wonderfulness out of them.
I’ve been on a major scrub kick lately, but so far this one is my fave. It left my skin feeling as soft as a babies booty & smells so lovely (like roses, derr.). Plus, scrubbing is always great for unwanted cellulite!
Be greedy & keep it for yourself or make it pre-Vday & gift to the lady in your life who is in need of some pampering. Hint hint: Mom’s love scrubs!
x, E
DIY Rose Sugar Scrub
» 1 1/2 cup white sugar
» 2 roses or approximately 15-20 rose petals
» 1/4 cup avocado oil
» 3 tablespoons pink himalayan sea salt
» jar for storage
» printable rose labels (made by yours truley!)
How to:
1. Pull off rose petals & measure out ingredient.
2. Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until fully mixed together, but don’t over mix. You want it to be a scrub, so the grainier the better!
3. I used a mini mason jar I had lying around to store my scrub, which ended up being perfect for this project. Once you print out the label, you can seperate the lid of the mason jar & put the paper in between, trim away any excess paper around the edges.
What a great recipe! I have been obsessed with rose scented products lately. I’m definitely trying this post V-day.
Let me know what you think :) x, E
Super cute idea! Can you do this with other flowers as well? Lots of love and Happy Valentine’s Day xo C
Yes, but roses are great because the oils from the petals make your skin super soft!
such a great idea!! need to try this out, I have been so into spritzing rose water on my face lately, smells heavenly! make sure you are using organic roses though (pesticides) :)!!
also, I have been SO obsessed with all your outfits lately! such a fan of black/monochrome/neutral looks. you are killing it! and that palm tree print? to die… currently sitting pretty in my cart awaiting purchase!
happy valentine’s day!
xx B
p.s. check out my insta @thechromaddict? :)
Thanks babe! You’re a doll <3
Oh and thanks for the organic roses tip! x, E
I am obsessed with making my own products at – I need to make this!! xx