NATURAL HOMEMADE GIFT IDEAS FOR FATHER’S DAY

Dads need some pampering too!  So here’s a few super easy gift ideas using natural products that aren’t expensive and ideal for last minute gifts.

WAKE UP SALT SCRUB
Perfect for early morning starts with a quick shower for a refreshing start to the day.

1. One cup of slightly melted coconut oil
2. One cup of Epsom Salts
3. One heaped tablespoon of lemon zest
4. (Optional - a few drops of a citrus essential oil)

Grate the fresh lemon and stir the zest with the other ingredients until equally mixed.  Pour into a clean, lidded glass jar.  The product will solidify more once the coconut oils cools.
Use in the shower - take a scoop and gently massage onto wet skin.  The coconut oil will moisturise, the Epsom Salt will exfoliate and the lemon zest will awaken any sleepy head in the morning.

WARMING MUSCLE RUB
Excellent for use on aching muscles after a tough strength training session at the gym!

1. ¼ Cup of olive oil
2. ½ Cup of coconut oil
3. One heaped teaspoon of ground ginger
4. One heaped teaspoon of ground black pepper

Melt the coconut oil in a small pan and stir in the olive oil.  Add the ginger and black pepper, give it a mix and then let the spices warm through for about 15 to 20 minutes.Pour the liquid into a clean, lidded glass jar.  If you prefer to make a smooth balm, you can strain the liquid into the jar.  Once the oil has cooled it will solidify.
The ginger and black pepper will help promote blood flow to the area, which is what gives that warming feeling when rubbed onto the skin.  The extra blood flow helps the muscles heal faster.  Ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory and black pepper improves circulation.