I am always trying new homemade facial scrubs. Yes, I’m THAT PERSON. I’ve tried coffee grounds, ( I know. A Mormon Mom who won’t drink coffee, but instead uses it on her face.) baking soda, (IT IS AWESOME!) and sea salt scrubs. I toy with my facial scrubs as if I’m conducting a scientific experiment. I fantasize about gifting said scrubs to friends and family by presenting  the scrub in a pretty glass jar with a lid, decorated with a bow and a smile. It never actually happens. Despite my many creativity skills, I can’t tie a bow.

Yes, again, I say it: I am THAT person.

However, bow or not, there is one facial scrub, I do plan on giving as gifts because it is beyond the realm of fantastic. And because I’m the sharing kind, I’m listing the recipe just for DIHH fans and readers.

Shall I repeat myself? Oh, why not? I am THAT person.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I present:

Sassy Brown Sugar Scrub

::insert screams and applause here::

1 cup –  Light Brown Sugar
1 cup – Pure Cane Sugar
¾ cup – light olive oil
2 tsp. – cinnamon, powdered
2 tsp. – ginger, powdered
2 tsp. – nutmeg, powdered
1 16 oz. – glass container with lid
Cinnamon sticks, optional

In  bowl, combine all ingredients until thoroughly blended. Be sure to break up any lumps from the brown sugar and spices. Spoon into the glass container and secure with lid. Scoop a teaspoon or two of the scrub on your hands and gently massage in circular motions onto your skin. Leave on for 2 to 4 minutes before thoroughly rinsing. The scrub will tighten on your face. Rinse and then pat dry. Apply your own moisturizer.

I have very dry skin (Thanks Alaska!) and I couldn’t believe how smooth my face was after the facial scrub.

Not only is it economical, it is pampering…and we all could use a little pampering! (Try it on your feet too! AHHHH!)

~Jaime Kay Chase is a writer, event planner, and runs a home child daycare. She lives in Anchorage with her husband and their four children. Her memoir By The Way is due to be released in April 2010 and is available to read online for a limited time.