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So I see a lot of people on beauty forums looking for DIY beauty services and this sugar scrub is my favorite. I have been making it for a few years now and have given up on store-bought scrubs because this is low cost, non-irritating and most importantly it works. Here’s my own recipe:
I start with a small plastic food container. I use plastic in case the vessel were to slip off of the bench or sill, it would not shatter in my shower.
I use ‘baking’ sugar because it is a very fine grind and will not microscopically scratch your skin the way raw sugar can. I add about 1/3 cup of sugar then drizzle about 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil on top. I don’t actually measure any of the ingredients, I add them on a visual ‘that looks good’ basis – I don’t want to waste time or water washing measuring cups and spoons.
When I mix them together the consistency is delicately dry, not wet – just enough oil to allow the sugar to form ‘crumbles’ . I keep the consistency dry because my wet skin will provide the additional viscosity needed to make the product work. Note: If you add too much liquid to the bowl you could start to dissolve the sugar.
That’s it! I make this scrub on a as needed basis in small batches and use it all at once. I tried to save the first batch but the water that had dripped into the bowl from my wet fingers caused the scrub crystallize, start to solidify and become unusable.
I’m into all natural right now so I like the fact that this is only 2 actual ingredients – pure cane sugar & olive oil – not 47 synthetics / preservatives / stabilizers. Plus it’s cheap! I paid $10 for both products at Safeway and can make 50 scrubs @ $0.20 a scrub v/s the $10 a jar cost from bath shops.
My Dos & Don’ts:
Do use Olive Oil. It penetrates deep into the skin, is pleasant smelling and is thicker than other oils like peanut or sunflower.
Don’t apply coarse salt or raw sugar to your face. Also know by it’s brand name Sugar in the Raw, it is very rough and will scratch your delicate facial skin which could lead to bacteria collecting in those scratches and even premature aging.
Do customize your body scrub by adding a few drops of a ‘skin safe’ essential oil to the mix. If your EVOO has a heavily olive scent it could alter the scent of your essential oil, which can be purchased at health food stores and Whole Foods.
Don’t slip! Warn future shower’ers that the floor might be a bit slippery.
Do let me know if this worked for you!
xoxo
Nancy-Lee
I like this same scrub, but I also add honey to the mix =]