The reason that sugar is used in many of the scrubs is its effectively exfoliating and moisturizing characteristic. The sugar scrubs that you see in departmental stores and expensive spas are very easy to make and cost you just a few bucks. Then why should you spend on the things, which you can make yourself? Now, you might be thinking, “How to make a sugar scrub?” In this article, we are going to tell you about making different kinds of sugar scrubs and other useful information regarding scrubbing.
Following are some most effective sugar scrubs for a smooth and silky skin. Follow the instructions and make any scrub according to your choice.
9 Inexpensive Ways To Make Sugar Scrub At Home
1. Coconut Oil And Sugar Scrub
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp of coconut oil
- 3 capsules of Vitamin E
- 1 tbsp of honey
- ½ cup of sugar
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Procedure:
- This recipe will give approximately two and a half cup of scrub. So be careful to take a container that is huge enough to store this quantity. Or else you will have to use few small containers.
- Pour three tablespoons of coconut oil in the container. Well, you can also cut two to three capsules of Vitamin E and add it to the coconut oil in the container. On doing this, it is advisable that you let the scrub soak into your skin for a few minutes before rinsing it off.
- Now, pour some honey in the container. We advise that the thicker types of honey are much better compared to the thinner ones.
- Finally, add half a cup of sugar. Choosing the type of sugar for scrubs plays an important role in its effect. The raw sugar will treat the skin harshly, while the white sugar will prove to be least harmful and harsh to the skin. Brown sugar is moderately harsh.
- Mix everything well. The texture of the scrub should be coarse and moist. If it is too smooth, add some more sugar. If the scrub feels very dry, add some more coconut oil to it.
- Use the scrub as per your need and store the remaining on a counter or a place that is out of reach of ants. Do not store the sugar scrub in the fridge, as it may become very hard.
2. Gingerbread Sugar Scrub
Ingredients:
- ½ tsp of ginger
- ½ tsp of vanilla extract
- ½ tsp of all spice
- ½ tsp of cinnamon
- ½ tsp of nutmeg
- ½ cup of coconut oil
- ¼ cup of almond oil
- 1 cup of white sugar
- 1 cup of brown sugar
Procedure:
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl, except the oils.
- Now add the coconut oil and the almond oil slowly until you get the required consistency of the scrub.
- Use the scrub as per your need. Store the remaining scrub in a mason jar.
3. Lemon Honey Sugar Scrub
Ingredients:
- 2 tsp of lemon essential oil
- 2 tsp of lavender essential oil
- 2 tbsp of natural honey
- 1 cup of raw cane sugar
- 2 tbsp of dried rosemary
- ¼ cup of olive oil
Procedure:
- Add all the prescribed ingredients to a bowl.
- Gradually, add both the oils till you get a perfect consistency for the scrub.
4. Peppermint Sugar Scrub Bars
Ingredients:
- ½ cup of melt and pour soap
- ¼ cup of coconut oil
- ½ tsp of peppermint essential oil
- Colorant (optional – red mica)
- 1 cup of raw sugar
Procedure:
- Melt the shredded soap using a double boiler. You can also microwave it for about fifteen seconds. But take care to keep stirring it in between.
- Add coconut oil and peppermint oil to it till all the ingredients mix up well.
- Divide the mixture amongst two bowls. Add mica to one of the bowls and stir until the color becomes uniform.
- Take one bowl at a time and add the raw sugar to each one of them. The mixture should have a slushy consistency.
- Pour the mixture into molds and let the mixture set and dry for 1 or 2 hours. Then unmold, and you can use the bars for scrubbing.
5. Vanilla Tea Sugar Scrub
Ingredients:
- 5 tea bags
- ½ cup of coarse white sugar
- ½ cup of brown sugar
- ½ tsp of cinnamon
- 5 tbsp of coconut oil
- 1 tsp of honey
- 15 drops of vanilla essence oil or extract
Procedure:
- Cut open the tea bags and empty the contents into a bowl.
- Add both types of sugar and the powdered cinnamon to the bowl.
- Add coconut oil, honey and vanilla essence to the bowl and mix all the ingredients well.
- Store the mixture in a jar. You can store this scrub for an entire year, in clean conditions.
6. Oatmeal Honey Sugar Scrub
Ingredients:
- ½ cup of oats
- 1 and a half cup of sugar
- ¼ cup of baby oil
- ¼ cup of honey
Procedure:
- Add oatmeal to a medium sized bowl
- Add the sugar to it
- Gently add baby oil and honey to the bowl
- Mix until the desired consistency is achieved
7. Whipped Grapefruit And Mint Sugar Scrub
Ingredients:
- Grapefruit zest
- 1 tbsp of grapefruit juice
- ½ cup of white sugar
- ½ cup of coconut oil (firm)
- 10 drops of peppermint oil
- 20 drops of grapefruit oil
- ¼ tsp of beet juice
Procedure:
- Add solidified coconut oil and sugar to a bowl. Mix them until a thick consistency is received.
- Add the grapefruit zest, juice and oil, as well as peppermint oil and beet juice to the mixture.
- Blend the mixture using a blender till it becomes fluffy.
- Store in a glass jar and use the scrub according to your need.
8. Mint Cucumber Sugar Scrub
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp of fresh mint leaves
- 1 long cucumber
- 2 and a half cups of granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp of olive oil
Procedure:
- Mix the fresh mint leaves and cucumber pieces using a blender and make a puree.
- Add the puree, sugar and olive oil to a bowl. Stir thoroughly. If you want a firm and more coarse mixture, then you can add more sugar to the mixture.
- Store the mixture in a glass jar
9. Apple Cinnamon Sugar Scrub
Ingredients:
- 1 and a half cup of sugar
- 1 cup coconut oil
- 1 piece of apple
- Extract of Cinnamon
- Cinnamon powder
Procedure:
- Puree the apple using a blender until tiny chunks are formed.
- Add coconut oil, cinnamon powder, cinnamon extract and sugar to a bowl.
- Store the mixture in a refrigerator.
Benefits Of Sugar Scrubs:
- Sugar is a natural ingredient. So your skin gets exfoliation without coming in contact with any harsh chemicals.
- The skin becomes soft and smooth by the removal of all the dead skin.
- The blood circulation increases in the skin.
- Brown sugar is very helpful in unclogging the pores.
- The alpha hydroxy acid and glycolic acid present in sugar help to maintain the oil balance in the skin.
- Sugar contains chemicals that do not allow toxins to harm the cells of your skin. So the aging process in your skin slows down.
- Compared to salt scrub, sugar scrub leaves skin with more moisture. Salt dries up the skin along with exfoliation.
- Sugar is versatile and can be combined with various ingredients for making scrubs.
