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Creating your own homemade sugar scrub is not only a budget-friendly alternative to store-bought exfoliants, but it also allows for customization to suit your skin type and preferences. These scrubs can be used on the face, body, and legs, offering a versatile and natural skincare option. Here’s how you can craft your own scrub at home, with guidelines on its preparation, usage, and preservation.
Using salt and sugar scrubs or similar products into your routine about once or twice a week (depending on your skin type and sensitivity) can help maintain the skin’s health and vitality, making it a valuable addition to both body and facial care regimens.
We are big fans of natural skincare, especially when they contain only all-natural ingredients! Scrubs, particularly those made from natural ingredients like sugar, offers numerous benefits for skin care. Here’s why doing a body and face scrub, as a part of your weekly routine is beneficial:
And a great tip, if you struggle with ingrown hairs after shaving or waxing! Using a scrub previous to your wax or shave, can help to clear away dead skin that can trap hairs, reducing the occurrence of ingrown hairs and razor bumps.
You can use either sugar and salt in your homemade scrub, both are a good option. Sugar is finer and therefore it is better suited for more delicate areas, such as lips and face, and it smells delicious as the sugar melts on your skin. By using salt you will have a more coarse and more exfoliating scrub, and it is perfect for the non-sensitive areas as legs and body. The salt could be the more coarse sea salt, but finer table salt also works well, giving a finer scrub.
You will also need oils, you can use all kind of different oils such as:
If you like, you can also add an essential oil. This is mainly necessary if you want your scrub to have a scent. Our favorite essential oils to use are sweet orange, lemon and peppermint. But the possibilities are endless! Check out our favorite Young Living Essential Oil Blends and find your new favorite scent.
It is very useful for skin to remove dead cells using this scrub means getting the best water absorption and leaving skin looking glossy and glowing fresh!
This article has a few different scrubs, ranging from super easy to a bit more advanced. The scrubs are suitable for use on face, body and feet, providing you with a simple and natural skincare option. Compared to most store bought options, using your own homemade option minimizes exposion to chemicals and saves you money too! You can make a batch of scrub for as little as a few bucks, and the easiest recipes are as fast and easy as just mixing the ingredients together.
We have our favorite recipes below, hope you enjoy! The scrubs recipes can be made with sugar or salt, so you can choose your prefence. And most oils are also interchangable, so feel free to use the ones you have at home.
Be sure to have clean glass or plastic jars ready to store your homemade scrubs in. To be sure your products last as long as possible and to not have a problem with bacteria, it is important to have clean hands and jars. And to always use a spoon or spatula when using the product. Follow these steps and you will have a product that lasts for up to 6 months when stored in room temperature. Not that we think there will be anything left then, as they will quickly be your favorite, once you try them out!
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Mix the ingredients in a bowl, mix the sugar and carrier oil and gently work it together until the texture is like damp sand. The oil should cover sugar well without leaving any free liquid in bowl.
Add Extras: If desired, you can add a few drops of essential oil.
Press it into a clean and airtight container and store in a cool, dry place. Stores for up to 2-3 months at room temperature.
When making a sugar scrub specifically for your face, it’s important to use finer sugar particles that are less likely to damage the delicate skin.
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Combine ingredients: Mix the sugar and oil thoroughly together.
Gently Apply: When scrubbing your face, apply in a smooth circular movement which is not likely to inflame the skin.
Rinse Thoroughly: Always rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and follow up with a moisturizer appropriate for your skin type.
This gentle formula helps to clean and moisturize without over-exfoliating.
Legs always have the extra tolerance to use a little more intense scrub, especially for problems such as dry and peeling skin, or in preparation for shaving.
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If you prefer essential olis, to spices, you can add them instead.
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To Make Scrub: Mix the dry ingredients, the salt and the spices together first. Add the oil and mix well to form a coarse paste.
Store in a clean glass or plastic jar, and use a spoon or spatula, when using the scrub. The mixture will last up to 6 months in room temperature.
This scrub improves circulation and smoothness, making it a thoroughly worth using on the legs.
Use Prior to Shaving: Exfoliate your legs before you shave, which helps lift hairs and eliminate dead skin. Rinse off the scrub with warm water, then proceed on to shaving as desired.
Homemade sugar scrubs usually last for up to 6 months if properly stored in an airtight container and kept in a cool, dry place. During use, be careful not to introduce water into the container, as this can result in bacteria and a shorter lifespan for your scrub. Remember, when applying the scrub from its container, to always use a spoon or spatula.
You can look forward to natural, effective, personalized skin care right from your own home just by following these simple recipes and tips. Whether for your face, your body, or on your legs, these homemade sugar scrubs offer a pleasant way to freshen up with better skin. You can read the newest article about 7 Kitchen Ingredients DIY Beauty Hacks.
