DIY Sweet Cocoa Body Scrub

I recently found a jar of amazing chocolate body scrub-it smelled so good that I thought I could eat it. Then I flipped over the jar and found the ingredient list. After reading,  I found that not only should I NOT eat it....I really shouldn't even be putting it on my skin! It was filled with chemicals that I couldn't even pronounce and not even the chocolate in it was real. Then, lets look at the price tag---they wanted like $14.99 for a jar of this stuff!

As sad as I was to let that sweet smelling scrub sit on the shelf- it had to be done. It was a little more than I was looking to spend on a "splurge" item and it certainly didn't do anything "good" for me. It was a jar of chemicals! Some of you are like...well, that $14.99  isn't so bad...for a mom of five on a budget, it was too much. I also try to avoid chemicals and go organic whenever possible. I simply would have to find another way.

Over the past few years, I have found that I can make ANYTHING that I can buy in a store! I sat down - sans recipe- and began creating my NEW favorite body scrub. Even if you aren't looking particularly for an organic body scrub...you will STILL LOVE THIS DIY Body scrub!

This body scrub was SO easy to make and used ingredients that I already have around the house! The best part is that I make it with real cocoa so it is caffeinated. This hit of caffeine helps to attack and reduce cellulite...that is a BIG plus for me. Did I mention that it is totally edible?

Ingredients:

• 1- 1.5 Cup(s) Cocoa Powder
• 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 cup White Sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons Coconut Oil (or any oil you would like olive oil, grapeseed, etc)
• 2 tablespoons Organic Coffee - just a dash for extra caffeine. You can omit if you would like.

1. Blend together in a bowl. Yep...That's it! 

• Add in chopped organic mint for a refreshing experience! Smells so good and really wakes you up in the morning!
• Add in some dried coconut for extra exfoliation!
• Add in vanilla for a new scent.
• Finely Chopped Almonds are a great way to exfoliate!