I love the idea of salt scrubs, but the fact that my legs often have scratches on them makes me wary of trying them anytime soon. So I decided to make my own sugar scrub to use in the shower.

The directions I used were based on a bunch of different “recipes” I found online.

1. Get a jar that seals well.

2. Put about a cup of sugar in it. I mixed white and brown just for fun.

3. Pour in some oil… I wanted to use avocado oil, but it’s super-expensive, so I settled for EVOO. Do not use mineral oil or baby oil, because those can clog your pores. Yeechk.

4. Mix it all up.

5. Add something to make it smell good. I added a little bit of lemon juice, but if I like the way the scrub works, I will buy some essential oils… probably some yummy warm smells like orange and sandalwood.

6. Put it in your bathroom so you remember to use it in the shower!

Now, I just got out of the shower and used my scrub for the first time. My skin feels fabulously smooth and incredibly moisturized, however, I will definitely make some changes next time!

First of all, I was confused about what room I was showering in… I know it was the bathroom, but between the olive oil and lemon juice, it really smelled like I was dressing a salad in the kitchen.
Next time? I’ll use avocado oil, grapeseed oil, or jojoba oil (which is the closest to our natural oils).

Also, while the lemon juice made for a refreshing scent, it wasn’t exactly invigorating, which is what I want in my morning shower. I think next time will call for that orange/sandalwood mix, or maybe sandalwood/vanilla.

I’ve got to use up this salad dressing …I mean scrub…first though!