Scrubs for your body
Looking for an affordable alternative to expensive skin treatments?
What are the benefits of body scrubs?
Exfoliation with a body scrub, or with other types of products like a brush or loofah, can help boost the health and appearance of your skin in several ways.
Make a DIY sugar scrub to get rid of all those dead skin cells like a total expert.
Why Use Sugar Scrub?
Sugar scrub is so easy and fun to make
Sugar scrubs take under ten minutes to make and you can have fun customizing them with endless ingredients for your desired outcome.
Sugar Scrub Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar, either white or brown, preferably organic
½ cup oil (olive oil and coconut oil work great)
essential oils of your preference (optional)
1 small wide-mouth glass mason jar
How to Make It
Mix all ingredients and store in an airtight container, such as a mason jar.
Use 1 tablespoon as needed in the shower. Scrub skin with the mixture and rinse will. It will leave your skin feeling like silk. Goodbye dry skin
Vanilla Brown Sugar Scrub:
1 cup brown sugar, ½ cup almond oil, ½ tsp vitamin E oil and 1 tsp real vanilla extract
Lemon Sugar Scrub:
Great hand scrub for after washing dishes! 1 cup white sugar, ½ cup olive oil, ½ tsp vitamin E oil, 15-20 drops (or more) of lemon or orange essential oil
Gentle Lavender Sugar Scrub for Face:
1 cup white sugar, ½ cup almond oil, ½ tsp vitamin E oil, ½ tsp real vanilla extract, and 15 drops lavender essential oil. Or make this gentler oatmeal version.
Vanilla Latte Sugar Scrub:
Need I say more? Seriously… make sure you have coffee on hand to make a vanilla latte because it will have you craving the real thing.
TYPES OF OILS TO USE FOR SUGAR SCRUBS
When I first started making my own exfoliating body scrubs, I used extra virgin olive oil but have since changed to jojoba and sweet almond oil. I recommend trying different oils
Apricot Oil
absorbs well, is non-greasy and works as an enriching emollient perfect for soothing skin and preventing dryness. Best suited for sensitive, dry and mature skin types.
Avocado Oil
is heavy in texture, yet soothing and leaves no greasy residue. Avocado oil supports skin elasticity, it’s nutrient rich, hydrating, and great for mature skin.
Coconut Oil
is moisturizing, conditioning and won’t clog your pores. It also has antiviral and antibacterial properties. Look for unrefined coconut oil. Or try Fractioned Coconut Oil as it is non-greasy.
Hazelnut Oil
is a pale amber oil with a pleasant smell. It’s similar to almond oil for which it’s often substituted. This oil is beneficial for oily skin because of its astringent qualities. It will absorb quickly and is useful as a base for oily or acne-prone skins.
Hemp Seed Oil
is conditioning and regenerative. It is especially good for moisturizing dry, damaged skin and works well for eczema and psoriasis. It reduces skin aging and is anti-inflammatory.
Hemp seed oil
penetrates the skin quickly, some describe it as a dry oil. An opened container should be used within 2 to 4 weeks.
Jojoba Oil
has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It’s odor less, non-greasy, and penetrates quickly. This is a good moisturizing conditioner and nourishes all skin types.
Olive Oil
penetrates deeply into skin, making it good for overly dry skin. One reason olive oil is so powerful is because it’s a “humectant” which means it draws moisture into your skin. It also is good for soothing dry, itchy skin.
Sesame Oil
is rich in vitamins and minerals. Some of its recommended uses are for psoriasis, eczema, arthritis, and as a skin softener.
Sweet Almond Oil
is rich in vitamins E and K, which helps skin regenerate and maintain elasticity. It is also a natural UV blocker and promotes better circulation. It absorbs quickly without leaving an oily residue and is a good choice for all skin types.
Walnut Oil
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