A homemade sugar scrub is the simplest beauty DIY there is. Three ingredients, a bowl, a jar - that's the whole project. The result is exfoliating, moisturizing, and smells like whatever essential oil you stir in.
Lisa from Farmhouse on Boone walks through it in under 5 minutes. She originally made the recipe as part of a Christmas gift basket alongside homemade vanilla and beeswax candles, but the scrub stands on its own as a quick gift any time of year.
The ratio is one part brown sugar, one part white sugar, one part melted coconut oil. If you only have one type of sugar, just use two parts of that. The essential oil is optional - lavender for relaxing, wild orange or peppermint for invigorating.
Common questions
What's the ratio for a sugar scrub?
Equal parts: half a cup each of brown sugar, white sugar, and melted coconut oil, plus about 10 drops of essential oil. The 1:1:1 ratio is easy to remember and scales up or down cleanly.
How long does homemade sugar scrub last?
Around a month in a sealed jar. There's no water in it, so it keeps well, but scoop with a clean dry spoon rather than wet fingers to keep moisture and bacteria out.
Can I use sugar scrub on my face?
It's best for hands, feet, elbows, and body. Facial skin is thinner, so if you use it there go very gently, and skip it entirely on broken or sunburned skin.
