DIY Sugar Scrubs

Skincare doesn’t stop at your decollete. In fact, your skin is the largest organ on your body and while it’s nice to do a DIY face mask every once in a while, it’s important to exfoliate your entire body and one of the best ways to do that is a sugar scrub. 

Sugar scrubs can be a wonderful and relaxing addition to your shower routine, but good ones can get expensive at the beauty store. That’s why I’ve put together a list of some of my favorite scented sugar scrubs and how to make them yourself with ingredients you probably have in your cupboard!

Oatmeal Brown Sugar Scrub

• 1 cup brown sugar

• ½ cup olive oil

• ¼ cup rolled oats, finely ground

Directions: First, grind the oatmeal in your blender or food processor until it’s a fine powder. Next, combine the ground oatmeal, brown sugar, and olive oil in a bowl. Stir well. Store in a mason jar or airtight container. This way, the scrub will keep for about 3 months, but let’s be honest, it’s going to smell so yummy that you’re going to use it every time you shower.

Cucumber Mint Sugar Scrub

• ¼ cucumber, unpeeled (about 4 slices)

• ¾ cup granulated white sugar

• 2 tbsp coconut oil, softened

• 8-10 drops peppermint essential oil

Directions: Puree the cucumber until soft and skin is in tiny flecks throughout. Mix in the sugar and coconut oil. Blend until oil is absorbed. Next, stir in peppermint oil and store it in an airtight container. Because this scrub contains fresh cucumber, it’s best to store in the fridge and transfer a scoop to a small bowl when you plan to use it.

Vanilla Orange Sugar Scrub

• ¾ cup granulated white sugar

• 2 tbsp coconut oil

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 5-7 drops orange essential oil

Directions: First mix the sugar and coconut oil in a bowl. Add in the orange essential oil and vanilla extract. Continue to mix and blend until the sugar scrub is the desired consistency. Store in a mason jar or airtight container.

Foaming Sugar & Coffee Scrub

• ¾ cup granulated white sugar

• 2 tbsp your favorite body wash

• 1 tbsp ground coffee

Directions: Measure and mix the sugar and body wash together. The mixture should be thick, but if it’s not, add more sugar. Mix in coffee grounds. Store in an airtight container or mason jar.

How to Use

You can use your fresh sugar scrubs however you want, but the best way to use them is in the shower on wet skin. This sugar scrub should be one of the last steps in your shower routine as you want to allow the warm water to soften your skin before exfoliating. Using the small amount of sugar scrub in your palm, gently massage into your arms, legs, torso, shoulders, back, feet, and hands. Rinse off with warm water and reveal your beautifully cleansed, silky smooth skin. Yay! 

I hope you enjoy these recipes and if you try them, tag me on Facebook or Instagram. I love seeing your beautiful faces!

XOXO,

Tana Marie