I’ve been feeling a little flaky lately. My skin, that is. Cold weather makes me itchy and the perfect solution is Sugar Scrub. The store bought variety is expensive, but it’s very easy to make at home and it’s much cheaper too.
Here’s what you’ll need:
1 cup sugar
1/3 – 1/2 cup olive oil
essential oil
The amount of oil you use depends on how oily you like it. Obvious, I know. You can use the cheapest olive oil you can find. I used peppermint essential oil. I also keep lavendar and orange on hand. There are lots of yummy scents to choose from though. Again, the amount is just personal preference. You really don’t need the essential oil at all, but it does make it nice.
Mix it all up in a glass bowl. You don’t want to use plastic because the scent would be absorbed by the container.
This makes a great gift. Just put it in a small plastic container (you wouldn’t want to use glass in the shower) I like to use those Ziploc bowls, but this time I was just making it for myself and didn’t have a nice container so I used an old yogurt container. Recycling at it’s best.
Smooth it onto your skin while you’re in the shower, working it into your elbows, knees, feet and other rough places. Rinse off in the warm water and you’ll be smooth as silk.
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Cool! I’m going to have to try this this winter.
I love sugar scrubs…but man they really whack yo at the store! Thanks for the recipe and thanks for visiting my blog! ~ Pamela from SITS
I am so glad you stopped by my blog…because I am so excited about this sugar scrub…I am definitely making this, this weekend…the cold weather has taken a licking to my skin…and plus how easy could it be….Oh Party idea….thanks again for your sweet comment…
thanks for visiting me! i needed this recipe. i have recently developed very dry sensitive skin. i hope this works!!
i love your recipes, too.
This is great! I always buy sugar scrub for a bazillion dollars – I’m going to try this today! Thanks for stopping by my page and leading me to yours!
Awesome! I love sugar scrub…and this would make a GREAT go-along for Christmas gifts! Thanks!!
sounds easy and fun!!
i left you a little love over at my place.
you. are. welcome.
I am going to have to try this!
I can hardly wait to try this recipe….I HATE that my skin gets all dry and flakey during the winter months!
Great minds think alike, huh? LOL. I replied to your comment about the salt scrub on my blog. Can't wait to try this one at home, but I'm going to need to get more sugar since most of mine has been commandeered for pies & cookies!
I love this!! You have some great recipes..Now do you have a tip on getting two seconds alone to actually use it????? Hugs, Jen
I make mine pretty much the way you make yours except I don’t add any essential oils. I’m leery of adding something that might make my skin react with a rash or something.. does peppermint oil or lavender oil have irritating properties?