How to Make a Brown Sugar Face Scrub

Most brown sugar is made by adding molasses to refined white sugar.

You can create your own custom brown sugar facial scrub blends from common pantry items. Homemade brown sugar scrubs are made from all-natural food safe ingredients. Brown sugar face scrubs gently exfoliate surface facial skin to reveal smoother, softer skin underneath. Adding natural scents like vanilla or coconut to the homemade scrub will leave skin smelling fresh. Save money on expensive boutique brown sugar face scrubs by making a batch at home in just a few minutes.

Things You'll Need

• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• Food processor
• 1 cup oatmeal
• Mixing bowl
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil or nut oil (jojoba, almond, walnut)
• 3/4 cup honey (room temperature)
• 1 tsp. real vanilla or coconut extract (optional)
• Silicone spatula
• Clean glass jar and lid

Instructions

1. Pulse the brown sugar in a food processor for 15 seconds or until it is a fine powder.

2. Add the oatmeal to the food processor and pulse for another 15 to 20 seconds.

3. Dump the brown sugar and oatmeal dust into a mixing bowl and add the oil and honey. Natural flavoring extracts can be added at this point to give the scrub a scent.

4. Stir the ingredients in the bowl with a silicone spatula until they are evenly combined.

5. Apply the brown sugar scrub directly to the face right out of the mixing bowl or transfer it to a clean glass jar and seal with the lid.

Tips & Warnings

• Make extra batches of brown sugar facial scrub to give as handmade gifts to friends and neighbors.

• The brown sugar and honey will harden and crystalize when they are exposed to air. Seal the leftover brown sugar face scrub jar tightly to eliminate waste.

References

• Top 54U: Home/Family: Homemade Facial Scrubs Best Recipes
• Marigold Lane: Natural Beauty: Honey and Brown Sugar Body Scrub Recipes

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish