Curanderas know the value of aromatic herbs for cleansing one's body of stagnant energy. That was my inspiration for this simple body scrub, using three of my favorite aromatic plants I use when offering "limpias" to my clients and friends: Sage for purification, Rosemary for remembering all that is good, and Mint for daily sweetness.
This aromatic blend will definitely wake up your senses, reminding me of a sentence from one of my favorite books, Like Water for Chocolate.
"It was very pleasant to savor its aroma, for smells have the power to evoke the past, bringing back sounds and even other smells that have no match in the present. -Tita" — Laura Esquivel (Like Water for Chocolate)
INGREDIENTS
1 C. sea salt (I used pink Himalayan sea salt found in bulk at Sprouts)
3 T. dried sage
1 T. fresh rosemary, minced (dried is ok if fresh is not available, however, it will not be as fragrant)
1/2 C. oil such as avocado, olive, or safflower
5 drops mint essential oil (spearmint or peppermint)
Using a molcajete or mortar and pestle, grind the dried sage. Using a mixing bowl, combine the ground sage and minced rosemary with the sea salt, add the oil. Mix well with a spatula, add the essential oil, and mix again. Keeps well in a jar for up to 3 months. Be very careful when using glass in your bath/shower.
HOW TO USE
In the shower, apply to damp skin using your hands. Massage in circular motion, blessing your body with the aromatic mixture. Be very careful not to slip and do not use on your face! Rinse off. Pat your skin dry gently with a towel, so that some of the oil stays on your skin to continue moisturizing.
This sea salt blend is NOT recommended for use by pregnant women.
If you plan on making a large batch for gifts, you can find organic dried herbs in bulk at Mountain Rose Herbs.