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Homemade Kitchen Hand Scrub and a little kitchen sparkle

January 9, 2015 by Joy the Baker 28 Comments

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Homemade Kitchen Hand Scrub and a little kitchen sparkle

[I] spend a lot of time in the kitchen.  Kitchen towel tucked into the belt loop of my jeans, forearms covered in a mysterious amount of flour, scraps of crust on the kitchen table dangerously close to my camera and laptop, and dishes in the sink… always with dishes in the sink.  

I spend so much time in the kitchen… trying to make it both my cooking zone and office… that I am always looking for ways to make the space feel sparkly and special even when it’s dusted in flour and filled with dishes.  

My secret:  a little floral kitchen bouquet with fresh herbs, a pretty soap dispenser for dish soap, a homemade sugar scrub with lemon and rosemary, and (since we must scrub pots and pans) pretty kitchen sink sponges.  Just little touches to make my space feel like my own.  

So!  I recently teamed up with ocelo™ brand to introduce their Sparkle Chain and fun new sweepstakes. They’re encouraging everyone to add a bit of sparkle and personality in their kitchen. 

What Sparkle do you have in your kitchen?  Pretty flowers, loads of cookbooks, homemade hand scrub? Upload a photo via Instagram and use #sparklechain and #sweeps and tag @ocelobrand and @joythebaker to be entered for a chance to win a package of cute kitchen sparkle from ocelo™ brand. Click here for more details and the official rules.

Let’s make ourselves a special kitchen hand scrub.  It’s moisturizing, helps get rid of funky kitchen smells… I’m looking at you onions and garlic.  

Homemade Kitchen Hand Scrub and a little kitchen sparkle

Our kitchen scrub comes from ingredients we keep in the kitchen.  That’s no coincidence.  

Granulated sugar is a great exfoliant that dissolves in water.  Coconut oil is mega hydrating and moisturizing.  Lemon and rosemary to brighten our sense and help banish less than stellar kitchen smells.  

Homemade Kitchen Hand Scrub and a little kitchen sparkle

Mix together sugar, coconut oil (in its solid form), lemon zest, and very finely chopped rosemary.  I also add two drops of tea tree oil  for its heroic antiseptic qualities.  

Homemade Kitchen Hand Scrub and a little kitchen sparkle

Sugar scrub fluffed and incorporated.  Check!

Petite flower arrangement with just a few stems from the flower shop.  I also add sturdy fresh herbs to my small kitchen arrangements.  Rosemary is perfect!  And it’s a great way to use and enjoy herbs.  The smell is supreme.  

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Homemade Lemon Rosemary Kitchen Hand Scrub

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Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup coconut oil, in its solid state
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon very finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • a few drops of tea tree oil

Instructions

  1. Mix the coconut oil, sugar, lemon zest, rosemary, and tea tree oil together in a medium bowl. The mixture will be light and fluffy. Lightly pack into a jar with a tight-fitting lid. I like to store my scrub in the refrigerator to keep it solid and fresh.

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  1. The Queen of Dreaming

    January 24, 2015 at 10:44 am

    Definitely to try!

    https://justsem.wordpress.com/

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  2. Tracy

    January 19, 2015 at 6:35 am

    Winter is killing my hands, I need constant lotion; the scrub looks perfect for soft, clean hands. Quick question, can you leave out the tea tree oil?

    Reply
  3. becca

    January 13, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    my grandfather (gerard “red” murray) invented the o-cel-o sponge! i have some homemade lip scrub that lives in the fridge – i may just have to make a jar of this to keep it company.

    Reply
  4. anna

    January 12, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    What a lovely idea! And just by looking at the ingredients I can imagine it’s amazing aroma.

    https://www.thesmellofroses.com

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  5. In Natalie's Shoes

    January 12, 2015 at 11:32 am

    Oh wow, this is an awesome idea! I’ve made homemade body scrubs before, but never considered a hand scrub/pan scrub combo! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  6. BlackBird

    January 12, 2015 at 10:06 am

    This stuff is wonderful, I’m going to make another batch for my bathroom sink.
    https://cookingmania.yuku.com

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  7. Lauren Caris

    January 11, 2015 at 8:38 am

    Wow, definitely going to have to try this! Always looking for something to get that pesky onion smell off my fingers!

    https://laurencariscooks.com

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  8. Marilynn

    January 11, 2015 at 5:22 am

    Was just thinking about making a sugar scrub today….what a delight to find this in my mailbox. All the ingredents are some of my top favorites! Not to much sparkle in my kitchen right now but this is so inspiring i’m going to add sparkle today. Thanks.
    (Don’t have instagram, I’ll have to check it out)

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  9. MB

    January 11, 2015 at 5:06 am

    that looks easy enough! I just need to find tea oil and I have all the ingredients, beautiful pictures!

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  10. Lori

    January 10, 2015 at 9:16 pm

    I love this! Also I love these photos :)

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  11. Amy Darcy (@EatPrayWorkout)

    January 10, 2015 at 4:29 pm

    I love your photos Joy!! stunning. Makes me want to make this scrub!

    Reply
  12. Kayla

    January 10, 2015 at 11:51 am

    Beautiful photos Joy!

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  13. Yanica

    January 10, 2015 at 11:23 am

    I do a quick version of this: 1/2 -1 tsp coconut oil, rubbed in hands till melted, and then a tsp of sugar- massage in and then rinse. My hubby even likes this after dry cold weather. Do it last thing before bed so the coconut oil can really soak in.

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