The nights are getting longer, the trees are turning golden brown, and there’s a nip in the air on your daily wander through the Inch… Autumn in Perthshire is a sight to behold. This year, with so many of our usual activities postponed, it’s time to take matters into our own hands and make every day magical this autumn.
I do this by putting together a homemade body scrub using ingredients that I have in my kitchen already. After a long day of work or even just a day walking down by the Tay enjoying summer’s last sleepy days, I love to take a shower or soak in a hot bath to wash my worries away. For some extra self-love, I use this spicy scrub inspired by cooler days in Perth to revitalise and gently exfoliate my skin.
- ¼ cup of brown sugar; for all the baked goodies I’ll be making and sampling in the colder half of the year! This is the scrubbing agent!
- 2 tablespoons of oil; for moisture (because even under thermals your skin deserves a little treat now and then!) You can use whatever oil you have on hand for this. I prefer to use olive oil as I always have plenty in the house.
- 1 tablespoon of black pepper, to remind me of the earthy scent of my garden as I prepare it for winter. I love the tingly sensation and the sharp scent of pepper in this scrub. It’s a treat for all of the senses!
- 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, because it’s such a classic autumnal scent! If there’s any other chilly seasonal scent that you love, add it here too!
- ½ tablespoon of a herb of your choice! This is the part where you can really get creative with your home herb selection. I like to use rosemary or thyme, but if you just love the smell of bay or mint, pop those in your scrub mix instead.
And there you have it! A homemade body scrub that’s good enough to eat!
Before you get creative in the kitchen whipping up a luscious autumnal concoction, please remember to be informed about what you’re putting on your skin! Using kitchen-ready herbs and oils that you already consume regularly ensures that you are not allergic. If you’d like to go a little further in spreading autumnal joy, make a batch of this scrub and gift it to your friends and family! Once you play around with the recipe, you can come up with your own blend of herbs and oil to create a beautiful bespoke gift that won’t cost a penny.
Now that you have your scrub ready, your tea brewing, and the bath running full, you can relax and enjoy the season from the comfort of your own home!
