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DIY Peppermint & Citrus Sugar Body & Lip Scrub

Coconut Oil, Sugar, Real Citrus & Our Favorite Essential Oils Combine to Create an easy DIY scrub
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DIY Citrus & Sugar Peppermint Body Scrub, The Well Code #keepyourwellfull

This DIY all natural lip scrub and body scrub have my name written all over them.  Well, Kat’s too because she’s obsessed with any and all kinds of scrubs these days.  But seriously, this may be our favorite DIY since our flavored salts way back in the day.  

These scrubs prove to be excellent exfoliators and moisturizers (thanks to the Coconut Oil), with ingredients you can feel good about.  They’re great for yourself of course (at-home spa night, anyone?!), but they also make a thoughtful and affordable gift idea this holiday season.  

What you’ll need: organic evaporated sugar crystals (don’t worry, you can find them in your grocery store and on Amazon), Christmas Spirit (my favorite essential oil by far…it smells like all the Christmastime feels with its sweet, spicy blend of orange, cinnamon, and spruce essential oils), peppermint essential oil, orange zest and coconut oil.  Easy as that!  If you’re pulling together your ingredients and find yourself sans Christmas Spirit or peppermint essential oil, first be sure to enter our GIVEAWAY this week, but then go ahead and snag your Premium Starter Kit to get covered on that front.  And if you’re totally new to essential oils, make sure to read why we’ve become obsessed with oils HERE.

Anyway, back to the DIY at hand.  The actual process of making the DIY all natural lip scrub and body scrub is simple.  For the lip scrub, I simply combine all of the ingredients together in a bowl with my hand (it’s easiest to get your desired consistency that way).  I store it in an small airtight jar like this one.  And if I’m gifting it, I just tie with a bow and voila…the perfect little “happy”!

As for the DIY body scrub, I mix coconut oil and sugar in a stand mixer until I have a paste. After transferring it to a bowl, I mix in the orange zest and essential oils.  Lastly, I add a few drops of cranberry juice for the coloring…though I do it super slowly to get the palest of pinks (it can get red fast!).  Like with the DIY all natural lip scrub, I store the body scrub in an airtight glass container or apothecary jar in my fridge.  It’s a super easy (under 10 minutes), thoughtful, homemade treat this time of year that I’ll definitely be gifting!  Truly, MKR

P.S. Enter our essential oils giveaway HERE.  And check out my picks below for great apothecary and cosmetic jars. xo 

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DIY Peppermint & Citrus Body & Lip Scrub
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Total Time
10 min
Total Time
10 min
For the Lip Scrub
  1. 2 tablespoons of organic evaporated cane juice crystals
  2. 1 tablespoon organic coconut oil
  3. 2 drops peppermint oil
  4. 1 drop Young Living Christmas Spirit*
  5. Zest of 1/2 orange
For the Body Scrub
  1. 14 oz organic coconut oil
  2. 3/4 cup standard sugar (I used fine crystals because I don't like my body scrub to be super rough, but it's your preference)
  3. zest of 2 oranges
  4. 10 drops peppermint oil
  5. About 15 drops of Young Living Christmas Spirit*
  6. A couple drops cranberry juice (amount based on what shade of pink you want)**
For the Lip Scrub
  1. Blend all ingredients to your desired consistency (I use my fingers to really get a feel for the consistency!).
  2. Store in an airtight container or jar in the fridge.
  3. Tie up with a bow, and gift away!
For the Body Scrub
  1. In a stand mixer, mix coconut oil and sugar until you have a paste.
  2. Transfer to a bowl and mix in the zest and the oil.
  3. Mix it all together, and then add a few drops of coloring (slowly...you don't want it to be red!).
  4. Store airtight in a glass container or apothecary jar in your fridge.
  5. Tie up with a bow and it's ready for gifting!
Notes
  1. *If you don't have Young Living Christmas Spirit, or can't get it (it's super popular!), sub this ingredient out for orange essential oil and a warming spice oil like cinnamon, clove or nutmeg.
  2. **You can also use beet juice or pomegranate juice for a natural pink coloring to your body scrub.
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Waiting on Martha + One Love Organics

our favorite clean, nontoxic beauty essentials
Filed Under > Beauty & Tutorials

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You know, it’s really been a long time coming.  Collaborating with one of our favorite nontoxic beauty brands, One Love Organics, was simply a no-brainer.  The entire WOM Team is a group of devout OLO fangirls if we’re being honest here.  It’s one of those brands that we keep coming back to; we believe in the products that much, and it’s a small business that we’re proud to support as we’ve gotten to know the team over the years.  Not to mention, every product is practically irresistible, with gentle, miracle-working ingredients and heavenly scents (and beautiful packaging to boot).  

If you can’t tell how much we’re drinking the Kool-Aid over here, this will surely hit it home.  Today I’m beyond thrilled to debut an exciting collaboration with OLO…I compiled all of my favorite products in two fantastic (and extremely giftable…hint, hint) sets: MKR’s Daily Essentials Kit and my Holiday Survival Kit. 

Inside MKR’s Daily Essentials Kit, you’ll receive…you guessed it: my must-haves for every day. That includes: Easy Does It foaming cleanser,  Skin Dew coconut water cream, Morning Glory caffeinated firming serum and Vitamin E eye balm

Inside my Holiday Survival Kit, I included two of my favorite products, hands-down (all year ’round, but especially to get me through the holidays!).  And those are: Vitamin B Enzyme Cleansing Oil + Makeup Remover and Skin Savior multi-tasking wonder balm

I break ’em down just why they’re on my list of must-haves, so be sure to check it out below. We’re also selling the full-size versions of all of our most used OLO products, in case you’re already hooked and want your fix on your favorites as well. Tell me friends, have you welcomed nontoxic skincare into your routine?  Truly, MKR

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Skin Dew Coconut Water Cream

One Love Organics, $59

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An exciting and irresistible new product from One Love Organics, the Skin Dew offers feather-light moisture that absorbs quickly into the skin.  I like to apply it after my Morning Glory serum, underneath my makeup.  It smells, of course, divine. 

Skin Savior Multi-Tasking Wonder Balm

One Love Organics, $49

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Skin Savior really is a wonder balm.  It’s amazing at removing dirt and makeup, without leaving my skin dry.  Full of antioxidants, the balm smells amazing and can be used just about everywhere.  No seriously, right now with the cold weather, I’m applying it directly to my nose, and I even use it on my heels!  You don’t need a lot when applying, so a little goes a long way. 

Vitamin B Enzyme Cleansing Oil + Makeup Remover

One Love Organics, $42

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Perhaps my favorite product of the bunch: Vitamin B Enzyme Cleansing Oil + Makeup Remover. This bestseller and award-winner restores skin with its natural moisture barrier and pH balance. I love that the oil is designed with dry, dehydrated skin in mind, but it’s concentrated enough for all skin types.  And again, it smells wonderful.

The oil can be used alone or as the perfect first step in any double cleansing routine.  I like to keep mine next to my bed for the time I may indulge at a holiday party and still need a fresh face (but am too lazy to wash it…ha!). 

Vitamin E Eye Balm

One Love Organics, $49

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I think everyone was lectured on the importance of a good eye cream.  Friends, this is it.  The Vitamin E Eye Balm is made of a lovely blend of rich, hydrating ingredients like Vitamin E, organic shea butter and pomegranate and sea kelp. 

My favorite part about this eye balm?  I only need to buy one per year; it lasts forever!  When applying, I lightly pat around my eye with my ring finger – every night and sometimes during the day if I’m really feeling the elements. 

 

Easy Does It Foaming Cleanser

One Love Organics, $29

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A lot of other cleansers dry my skin (and clear out my skin’s natural defenses apparently, too).  This gentle foaming cleanser does just the opposite; it’s a soothing, non-drying foam that makes my skin feel soft and clean.  

It’s multi-tasking too…works on face, body and even hair. And like all One Love Organics products, the fragrance is light, subtle and lovely. 

Waiting On Martha + One Love Organics Essentials Kit

One Love Organics, $179

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I’m beyond excited to partner with our favorite organic beauty brant to create my Everyday Essentials Kit.  This is honestly what I use every sing day, morning and night, these products are my essentials.  And how cute is the little LOVE makeup bag it comes in!!

Set Includes: Mini gentle foaming cleanser, morning glory caffeinated serum, skin dew water coconut cream, vitamin e eye balm, and a LOVE bag.

Brand New Day Microderma Scrub + Masque

One Love Organics, $39

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Another multi-tasker from One Love Organics, this superfine exfoliator is activated by water.  When applied, it gently sloughs off dead skin, clarifying and smoothing while it’s at it.  I’ve found that Brand New Day gives me a brighter complexion when I use it regularly as both a masque and a scrub. 

Its ingredients include organic sweet pea flour, pineapple enzymes and mineral rich kaolin clay.

Morning Glory Caffeinated Firming Serum

One Love Organics, $59

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I apply this amazing caffeinated firming serum after I cleanse my face with the Easy Does It foaming cleanser and before using the Skin Dew.  It’s designed to tighten and tone the skin, giving it a little boost of energy while it’s at it.  

Waiting On Martha + One Love Organic Holiday Survival Kit

One Love Organics, $92

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The holidays are here and between the parties and the late nights our skin needs all the help it can get.  Enter our holiday survival kit.  The skin survivor is perfect for tired feet, a running nose, and all of that itchy winter skin.  The Vitamin B cleanser; well let’s just say I leave it on my nightstand in case I’m a bit too tired to make my way to the bathroom to properly wash my face.  It’s truly a life saver.  Obsessed!!  

Vitamin C Body Scrub

One Love Organics, $49

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A rinse-able scrub like none other, Vitamin C body polish features an ultra-concentrated combination of vitamin C ester, aloe, shea, and raw organic sugar crystals to deeply exfoliate and hydrate for supremely soft, luminous skin.  And bonus: it smells Ah.Mah.Zing!!

Photography, Kathryn McCrary for Waiting on Martha | This post is in collaboration with One Love Organics, a brand we love and adore.  All opinions are 100% our own. 

#OOTD: Faux Fur & Sneakers

An effortlessly cool look with major statements
Filed Under > #OOTD (Outfit of the Day)

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I’m not going to lie; there are some outfits I wear for the Blog because they’re beautiful, or on trend, or simply because they’ll photograph perfectly.  And then there’s outfits like todays that couldn’t be more “me.”   Like if there was an outfit named MKR this would be it.  Comfortable (sneakers), classic (cashmere sweater), tomboy (cargo jacket), girly (faux fur), and just a tad trendy (clutch).  See what I mean…MKR in a nutshell!  

So let’s break it all down for you in case you just started following along and don’t know my love for a good little juxtaposition of styles yet. The glam of the faux fur mixed with the utility of the military jacket, (tomboy + girly), and the mix is the perfect move as we transition into colder temps…not too hot and not too cold.

The faux fur is actually from Zara?!  Yes Zara!!??  Has anyone else scored a MAJOR piece from Zara lately?!  Last time I was in the store, I was a kid in a candy shop over their premium line.  I was quick to snatch up a boss belted blazer that I wore to Create & Cultivate here a month ago.  And of course this fun color block faux fur stole (also available in this color) and which I love because it’s actually separate entirely from my jacket, making it the most versatile and soon-to-be most worn item in my wardrobe.

Paired also with this look: my favorite, super soft ripped black jeans.  I continue to love these black jeans season after season because they’re as comfortable as ever.  Forget that stiff, cardboard texture that so many black jeans have…these I could practically sleep in.  And on top, it’s time to pull out the always classic cashmere sweaters.  This one might truly be my favorite cashmere around and hint hint;I always wait until it goes on sale (like right now) and stock up.

And for the record, I’m officially convinced that Golden Gooses are the best sneakers ever.  I know, I know, they make an expensive sneaker.  But they’re the epitome of casual-cool, and beyond comfortable.  There’s nothing worse than getting a blister from cheap sneaks!  And trust me when I say these Gooses have been road tested.  I literally had to clean the red dirt off of them after our ropes course adventure in Birmingham last week (I hope you caught it on Snapchat).   

To top it all off, I turned to my amazing statement clutch by the talented Lizzie Fortunato sisters and Sally King Benedict.  Because life is too short to carry boring handbags, don’t you agree?!  Truly, MKR

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AS pictured: faux fur stole | jacket (similar here and here) | jeans | sweater | sunnies | sneakers | clutch (different style here)

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