Gardener's Hand Scrub
HANDS & FEET
Part of being a gardener is getting your hands grubby and having a little soil under your fingernails. This simple, down-to-earth scrub is the perfect way to cleanse, exfoliate, and soften hard-working hands after a long day in the mud, using the natural goodness of ingredients found right in your pantry and garden
INGREDIENTS
½ cup maize meal (mielie pap)
¼ cup sweet almond or olive oil
1 Tbsp liquid soap
1 Tbsp dried lavender flowers, lightly crushed
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INSTRUCTIONS
Combine the maize meal and crushed lavender flowers in a small mixing bowl.
Pour in the carrier oil and stir until the mixture forms a thick, textured paste.
Add the liquid castile soap and mix well.
Spoon the finished scrub into a small, clean glass jar and seal tightly.
Scoop a small amount into your palms, massage gently to exfoliate stubborn garden dirt, and rinse with warm water.
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