My favorite sugar scrub ever. I've been using this for almost a year now and love it. It's easy to make and works great! This is an edible sugar scrub, not that your ever going to eat it...but hey, you may shower with a partner sometime. ;) I started using extra virgin olive oil but have changed to jojoba & sweet almond oil as they are better for my skin. You can try the different oils to see what works best for you. Also, you can add in lot's of different ingredients to change it up now and then. This makes for a lovely gift packaged in a nice container as well.
Edible Sugar Scrub
- 1 cup sugar of choice (organic pure cane, brown pure cane, turbinado, etc.)
- 3 tablespoons, give or take, sweet almond oil, jojoba or extra virgin olive oil
optional ingredients:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract w/o alcohol
- few drops of vitamin E oil
- 2 tablespoons organic cocoa powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon, clove or nutmeg
- a few drops of your favorite essential oils such as spearmint, lavender, grapefruit, etc*
Place sugar in small/medium size container and add the oil 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing in between. You want the consistency to be sandy, not soupy. If it's too soupy the sugars will dissolve in a day or two and not slough the skin as well, but you will still get added moister from the oil.
To use: At the end of showering, it's best to pat the skin dry a bit and then rub in circular motions all over the body and rinse well. I find it works the best after soaking in the tub which really loosens the skin making the scrub work at it's best. It will leave your skin soft and supple.
*Do not consume if adding essential oils or research before you do to make sure they are ingestible, especially if you are pregnant.
Other oils you may like to try are:
Hazelnut Oil...Yields a pale amber oil with a pleasant smell. Its similar to almond oil for which its often substituted. This oil id beneficial to use on oily skin becuse of its astringent quality. It will absorb quickly and is useful as a base for oily or acne-prone skins.
Hemp Seed Oil...This oil is especially moisturizing for dry, damaged skin. It works well for eczema and psoriasis. Hemp seed oil penetrates the skin quickly, some describe it as a dry oil. An opened container should be used within 2 to 4 weeks.
Sesame Oil...This oil is rich in vitamins and minerals. Some of its recommended uses are fo rpsorisis, eczeme, arthiritis and as a skin softener.
Walnut Oil...Walnut oil has good moisturizing, anti-aging, regenerative, emoillient and toning properties.
Avocado Oil...Heavy in texture, yet soothing and leaves no greasy residue. Avocado oil supports skin elasticity, it nutrient rich and hydrating. Perfect for mature skin.
Enjoy coming up your own sugar scrub!