Learn how to infuse dried herbs to make an all natural homemade sugar scrub without essential oils! Use it to exfoliate the whole body.
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In college I used to pay good money for a popular skin exfoliation kit from a well known cosmetics company. The kit worked wonders on my constantly cracked, over-sanitized hands. Being in the hospital for both work and clinicals, dry hands were unavoidable and I had to do something about it. I just wish I would have crossed into the homemade remedies world sooner to save myself some money! Not to mention avoiding all the unwanted additives in standard skincare products. What’s important is now I know better and can easily make my own skin exfoliation scrub at home!
What is a Sugar Scrub
Sugar scrubs are used to exfoliate your skin. Whether it’s the face, lips, hands or feet- this all natural sugar scrub can be used on the whole body! It will gently scrub off dry, dead skin cells. Follow it up with your favorite moisturizer for smooth, glowing skin.
What’s in It
The best part about this sugar scrub is that you probably already have the two main ingredients! Olive oil and cane sugar are really all you need. For additional benefits I’m adding dried lavender buds. However, if you’re in a pinch and don’t want to wait 4-6 weeks to infuse the oil, the lavender can be left out. Calendula is another amazing herb for dry skin!
How to Make All Natural Sugar Scrub
Infuse Oil : Add dried herbs to a dry, sanitized glass jar. Add room temperature olive oil to cover. Stir with a clean spoon, ensuring all herbs are coated and no air bubbles remain. Cap and store at room temperature in a dark place for 4-6 weeks.
Strain : Place a fine mesh strainer over a clean, dry bowl or jar and strain herbs. Gently press herbs to squeeze out all the oil.
Mix : Mix strained oil with sugar.
Store : To store, these plastic jars are great in the bathroom/shower. If you’re planning to use or gift this as a lip scrub, these smaller tin containers are perfect!
How to Use a Sugar Scrub
To use as an exfoliant, simply scoop a small amount onto your fingertips and gently scrub into desired area. Rinse off with warm water and pat dry with clean towel. It’s important to keep water out of the sugar scrub to prevent spoilage. Be sure to follow up with your favorite moisturizer for smooth, glowing skin!
Materials Needed
- Dried herbs of choice (lavender and calendula are great!)
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Organic Cane Sugar
- Fine Mesh Strainer
- Plastic or Tin Containers
Once you try this essential oil free sugar scrub I’d love for you to come back and rate it 5 stars! You can also tag me on Instagram @crimsonstonehome
All Natural Herbal Sugar Scrub (Essential Oil Free!)
Ingredients
- 1/8 Cup Lavender buds
- 1/3 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Cup Organic Cane Sugar
Instructions
Infuse Oil
- Add dried herbs and oil to dry, sanitized glass jar.1/8 Cup Lavender buds, 1/3 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Ensure all herbs are covered. Roll jar to remove air bubbles.
- Cap and let sit at room temperature in dark place for 4-6 weeks. Roll jar around every few days.
To Make The Scrub
- Use a fine mesh filter and strain herb infused oil into dry, clean bowl. Press down on lavender buds with a spoon to get all the oil out.
- Add sugar and stir until well mixed.1 Cup Organic Cane Sugar
- Transfer sugar scrub to container, cap and enjoy!
To Use Sugar Scrub
- Dampen hands and apply small amount of sugar scrub to desired area. Gently exfoliate in circular motion.
- Rinse with warm water.
- Follow up with your favorite lotion and enjoy your naturally smooth skin!
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