How to Make a Brown Sugar Scrub

Body scrubs exfoliate dead skin cells and expose renewed, younger skin. There are many safe and effective body scrubs on the market. However, if you want to save some money or simply like to experiment, you can make your own brown sugar scrub.

Things You'll Need

• 1 cup of brown sugar
• ½ cup oil (coconut, olive or the oil of your choice)
• 10-15 drops of an essential oil
• Gel caps of vitamins E, A or C

Instructions

1. Mix 1 cup of brown sugar, ½ cup oil (coconut, olive or the oil of your choice) and 10-15 drops of an essential oil.

2. Pour the mixture in a small plastic container with a lid. Store any extra scrub that you don't use.

3. Add vitamins E, A or C to nourish your skin. This is not necessary but will provide a supply of vitamins essential for healthy skin. Simply break open a gel cap and mix the oil with the scrub mixture.

4. Stir the mixture before using, since the oil rises to the top. Place a small amount on the palm of your hand and with your other hand, rub it on your body in circular motions. Use this scrub on your whole body, with the exception of your face and sensitive areas.

Tips & Warnings

• You may reduce the brown sugar to ½ cup and add ½ cup of either ground almonds or ground oatmeal.

• Essential oils like jasmine, lemon and rosemary help with fatigue, exhaustion and burnout. Use sage, lavender, mandarin or rose to help with stress.

Resources

• Scrub recipes