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Pranarom Virgin Coconut Body Butter with essential oil and lemon slices — Pranarōm Virgin Coconut Body Butter

DIY Gift Essentials

November 24, 2020

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Want to treat your loved ones (or yourself!) to a special and simple DIY gift this year? These fun and easy recipes make great gifts that even kids can get involved in making.

What you put on your skin should be just as healthy as what you put in your body. That’s why we’re thrilled to offer Pranarōm Certified Organic Essential Oils in our healthy living department. These pure oils are distilled or pressed from sustainably harvested organic botanicals so you can enjoy the benefits of scientific aromatherapy in diffusers, DIY projects and more.

Want to treat your loved ones (or yourself!) to a special and simple DIY gift this year? These fun and easy recipes make great gifts that even kids can get involved in making.

Sugar Scrub: Experiment with different types of sugar and essential oil blends to find your perfect formula.

Ingredients:

1 cup organic granulated sugar (white or brown)
½ cup Pranarōm Virgin Plant Oil (try Sweet Almond or Apricot Kernel)
15–20 drops Pranarōm Essential Oil Diffusion Blend of your choice
1 small wide-mouth glass Mason jar

Combine all ingredients in a Mason jar, stirring to distribute the virgin plant oil and essential oils evenly. To use, smooth 1 tablespoon over skin, massaging until the sugar dissolves. Rinse well.

Note: This scrub may cause your tub to become slippery!

Virgin Coconut Body Butter: Coconut oil is a natural moisturizer and can be scented with essential oils of your choice. This recipe makes four jars—one for you and three gifts for friends!

Ingredients:

1¾ cups virgin coconut oil
20–30 drops Pranarōm Essential Oil Diffusion Blend of your choice
4 Mason jars or other glass containers (4-ounce size)

Start with all ingredients at room temperature (coconut oil should be solid). Scoop coconut oil into a large bowl or the basin of a stand mixer. Add essential oils. Using the whisk attachment, mix on medium speed until ingredients are well-combined, about 2 minutes. Increase speed to high and whip until the texture transforms from a solid “butter” into an airy, whipped "soufflé." Divide mixture into 4 glass jars. Because this body butter contains no water, it will remain stable at room temperature for 3 months or more. To use, apply liberally and enjoy!

Room Spray: Create a room spray using your favorite scent! Try Pranarōm’s Uplift to enhance a festive mood, or Zen to create a calm atmosphere.

Ingredients:

1 ounce distilled water
30–45 drops Pranarōm Essential Oil Diffusion Blend of your choice
1 glass bottle with mister (1-ounce size)

Blend essential oil with water in a 1-ounce spray bottle. Spritz in the air to freshen a room, or apply to body or clothing for a pleasant perfume.

Bath Salt Soak: While this relaxing bath soak can be made with any scent you choose, we love Pranarōm’s Peace or Tranquility during the holidays. Double or triple the recipe to make multiple batches at once!

Ingredients:

½ cup sea salt or pink salt
1 tablespoon Pranarōm Virgin Plant Oil (try Sweet Almond or Apricot Kernel)
10–20 drops Pranarōm Essential Oil Diffusion Blend of your choice
1 small wide-mouth glass Mason jar

Combine all ingredients in a Mason jar, stirring to distribute the virgin plant oil and essential oils evenly. To use, add a handful to a warm bath, then lean back and relax!

Ready to get gifting? Find Pranarōm Certified Organic Essential Oils (and a whole lot of other great gift ideas) in your local Nugget Markets healthy living department!

Selection may vary by store.