Homemade Sugar Scrub

16th June 2007

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.
homemade sugar scrub

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!
homemade sugar scrub

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!

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1 On June 16th, 2007, MrsDragon said:

Okay, I’ve been wondering this for awhile…what exactly is the *purpose* of a sugar and/or salt scrub? How is it different from using a loofa and body wash?

*is very confused*

posted on June 16th, 2007 at 11:07 am

2 On June 16th, 2007, admin said:

Exfoliation! And the oil is really really moisturizing. I love my body wash and shower glove thingy, but it isn’t super moisturizing or super exfoliating.

I vote that you should mix some up, give it a try, and see if you like it.

posted on June 16th, 2007 at 11:24 am

3 On June 16th, 2007, Charlie said:

I’ll bet some crushed mint leaves would be really nice - I splurge on an organic mint body wash that I get from Whole Foods, and boy is that invigorating! Maybe lime/mint, like a mojito or something!

posted on June 16th, 2007 at 2:09 pm

4 On June 16th, 2007, admin said: