Sugar scrubs can be expensive to buy in the stores and I was partial to one I had found back home in California but could not find online or here in Texas. So I started researching how to make my own and could not believe how simple it is! One of the main reasons I love sugar scrubs is that they are moisturizing and exfoliating for the skin. Especially in the humid heat here in Texas I need something like this to help my skin. You can use these scrubs on your face, feet and and your body. I decided to add a twist to the classic recipe and make it a mojito sugar scrub after one of my favorite summer time drinks. It definitely smells just as good if not better than the real thing!
So here is what you need.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of oil (I prefer fractionated coconut oil but you can use almond oil or olive oil)
- 1/4 tsp of vitamin e
- essential oils
Directions:
Step 1: Pour sugar into a bowl
Step 2: Add in fractionated coconut oil and vitamin e oil.
Step 3: Add 15 drops of lime essential oil and 10 drops of peppermint essential oil.
Step 4: Mix together and store in a air tight container.
Step 5: Scrub skin with mixture and wash off with warm water.
Now you have the most delicious smelling sugar scrub and skin! It is so simple that you will never buy one in the store again! I think this fall I will make a pumpkin spice one so stay tuned for that recipe!!
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How do you store it? How does the oil keep in Texas?
I literally keep it in this glass bowl with a lid next to my sink in the bathroom. I mix it up before I use it every night. I have not had any troubles with the heat here but it is key to use fractionated oil. It stays as liquid.
How do you store it? Thanks
This is something I would love to try. How long should you keep it on your skin or do you just stub for a minute or two? Is it good for oily skin? Dry skin?
I actually have oily skin and use it every night. I first wash my face with a face soap and then I put a dollop of ths on my hands and rub onto my face. Really it is just for a minute or two. Then I splash water on my face to rinse off. Your skin will feel amazing afterwards!
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This sugar scrub looks amazing and I can’t wait to make it myself! I love sugar scrubs and I can only imagine how lovely this must smell. Thanks for sharing this recipe! This post will be featured as “Erica’s Favorite Pick” at our Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop Party! {http://elemenopkids.com}
You are THE best Erica!
It’s crazy. I have all the ingredients at home and never made this before! Looks sooo luxurious in your photos though. Thanks Rebekah! + Thank you so much for linking this up at The Creative Muster, a linky party I’m co-hosting this week. Hope you’ll come visit us again at www.FineCraftGuild.com (e.g. for the ShareIt Sunday linky party)
Thank you Rose and enjoy!
Love sugar scrubs! Pinning!
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Have a great weekend!
~Laurie
You too and enjoy!
This facial scrub looks amazing. I can’t wait to make some myself. I love scrubs and especially ones that smell really good. This scrub will be a perfect pick me up in winter. The scent will transport me to a sunny beach and a pool boy bringing me mojito’s to drink to go along with this delicious sounding sugar scrub.
Can I live in this dream with you?? Sounds perfect to me!