Easing Aching Muscles

Ingredients for Sore Muscle Scrub:

• 2 cups Epsom Salt
• 1 cup olive or grape seed oil
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 20 drops clove essential oil

Ingredients for Muscle Relaxing Balm:

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 tsp beeswax
• 2 tsp cocoa butter (or shea butter)
• 15 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil
• 15 drops Peppermint Essential Oil

Directions for Scrub:

1. Pour salts into a 4 ounce jar.

1. Mix in the remaining ingredients.

1. To use: Scoop out about 1 tbsp of scrub into the palm of your hand.

1. Massage into sore muscles under a hot shower.

Directions for Balm:

1. Melt oil, wax and butter over a double-boiler.

1. Remove from heat and stir in essential oils.

1. Pour into an opaque jar.

1. Store for up to 1 year in a cool, dark cabinet.

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