Buzz
Why spend a lot of money on sugar-based exfoliating products when you can easily make one at home with minimal preparation? A sugar scrub is ideal for exfoliating without drying out your skin, unlike salt scrubs, and it avoids the environmental harm caused by scrubs made with microbeads.
Steps
Exfoliate with Olive Oil and Sugar
Prepare a container. You will need a small jar to mix and store your exfoliating scrub. Find a clean container with a lid that can hold enough for several days of use.
- This recipe makes about 2/3 cup of scrub, but you can double the quantity if needed. Choose a jar size accordingly.
Pour oil into the jar. Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil to the container.
- You can also include 1-2 vitamin E oil capsules if you want to enhance the nourishing benefits for your skin. Simply puncture the capsules and squeeze the oil into the mixture. However, if you do this, remember to let the scrub sit on your skin for a few minutes before rinsing.
Add honey. Now, incorporate 2 tablespoons of honey. Any type will work, but thicker honey is preferable.
Add sugar. Pour in 1/2 cup of sugar. Any type of sugar can be used, but raw sugar provides the coarsest texture, while white sugar is gentler. Brown sugar offers a balance between the two.
Mix thoroughly and use as needed. Now that all the ingredients are in the jar, combine everything well. If the mixture seems too wet, add a bit more sugar. If it’s too dry, add another half tablespoon of olive oil.
- Store the final product on a shelf or in a cabinet. Refrigeration may cause the mixture to harden.
Exfoliate with Coconut Oil and Sugar
Prepare a container. You will need a small jar to mix and store your exfoliating scrub. This recipe yields approximately 2 1/2 cups of scrub, so ensure your container is large enough. Alternatively, you can divide the mixture into smaller jars or halve the recipe ingredients.
Add oil to the jar. Pour 3 tablespoons of oil into the container.
- You can also include 1-2 vitamin E oil capsules to enhance the skin-nourishing properties of the scrub. Simply puncture the capsules and squeeze the oil into the mixture. If you do this, let the scrub sit on your skin for a few minutes before rinsing.
Incorporate honey. Now, add 2 tablespoons of honey. Any type will work, but thicker honey is preferable.
Add sugar. Pour in 1/2 cup of sugar. Any sugar type can be used, but raw sugar provides the coarsest texture, while white sugar is gentler. Brown sugar offers a balanced texture between the two.
Mix thoroughly and use as needed. Now that all ingredients are in the jar, combine them well. If the mixture seems too wet, add a bit more sugar. If it’s too dry, add another half tablespoon of oil.
- Store the final product on a shelf or in a cabinet. Refrigeration may cause the mixture to harden.
Lavender Exfoliating Scrub Mixture
Prepare a container. You will need a small jar to mix and store your exfoliating scrub. Find a clean container with a lid that can hold enough for several days of use.
- This recipe yields approximately 2/3 cup of scrub, but you can double the quantity if desired. Choose a jar size accordingly.
Add oil to the jar. Pour 3 tablespoons of Johnson & Johnson Lavender Baby Oil (or another lavender-scented body oil) into the container.
- You can also include 1-2 vitamin E oil capsules to enhance the nourishing benefits for your skin. Simply puncture the capsules and squeeze the oil into the mixture. If you do this, let the scrub sit on your skin for a few minutes before rinsing.
Crush some dried lavender and mix it into the oil. Using a mortar and pestle (or a similar tool), crush a small amount of dried lavender. Add the crushed lavender to the oil.
Add sugar. Pour in 1/2 cup of sugar. Any type of sugar can be used, but raw sugar provides the coarsest texture, while white sugar is gentler. Brown sugar offers a balanced texture between the two.
Mix thoroughly and use as needed. Now that all the ingredients are in the jar, combine everything well. If the mixture seems too wet, add a bit more sugar. If it’s too dry, add another half tablespoon of oil.
Tips
- Try using brown sugar.
- Use honey to create an exfoliating scrub!
- If gifting, ensure to include instructions to store the product in the refrigerator.
Warnings
- Avoid exfoliating too frequently, as it can damage the skin.
- Sugar scrubs may attract ants if left in the bathtub.
What You'll Need
- Mixing bowl
- Mixing tool
