Monday, April 20, 2015

DIY Lemon Mint Sugar Scrub

What is a Sugar Scrub? I didn't know the benefits of a sugar scrub until a couple days ago, when I made one for myself. I can tell you that you're going to want to try this!


Sugar Scrubs are easy to mix together from ingredients you have at home. They are used to exfoliate the skin, which means to get rid of dead skin cells. You apply it straight to your skin and rub it around so the sugar granules can "scrub" off the dead skin. It is also a great (and fun) way to apply essential oils to your skin. I used this sugar scrub on my face, and it left my skin feeling refreshed, soft, and healthy! I'm sure it would feel heavenly on your feet or back as well!

Recipe:
1 Cup granulated sugar
1/2 Cup oil (I used grapeseed. You could use any fatty oil, such as olive oil or coconut oil.)
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
5 Drops Young Living peppermint essential oil
5 Drops Young Living lemon essential oil

Mix sugar and oil together in a bowl, then add lemon juice and oils. Experiment with different oils for different flavors and uses. Some suggestions are: Frankincense, Melaleuca, Rose, Jasmine, Geranium, and Carrot Seed.

Awesome ways to use and give this Sugar Scrub:
-housewarming gift
-baby or bridal shower
-girls night
-make & take party
-my favorite things party
-place in your guest bathroom for guests to use
-have extra jars on hand for a last-minute gift

Enjoy! Let me know how you liked it and if you experimented with other flavors! :)

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