One of the simplest ways to feel better and rejuvenate is with a clean start. There’s no better way to get clean than with some homemade sugar scrub. The best part is how easy and versatile it is. You can use any kind of sugar you want, and any kind of oil you want. You just need to pay attention to the ratios. If you use coconut oil, the ratio is slightly different because coconut oil has a higher melting point than most other oils.
What kind of sugar should you use? The choice is all up to you. Brown sugar is the least abrasive, so if you’re looking for a light scrub, that might be a good choice. The more coarsely ground the sugar is, the more abrasive, and deep cleansing, your sugar scrub will be.
What kind of oil should you use? Again, this is personal preference. The only caveat being that coconut oil behaves slightly differently than other oils do. Some oils are known to have great benefits for your skin, such as jojoba and vitamin E. These oils can be expensive, so some people might not want to use them. Olive oil is a common substitute, and many people combine olive oil with one or more other oils for better results. Many people use coconut oil specifically for its higher melting point. Because the oil remains solid at room temperature, the sugar will not dissolve and the scrub will last longer.
How do change the flavor/scent of the scrub? That’s easy! You can make your scrub smell any way you want, simply by adding a little bit of spice, extract, or essential oil. Common scents include: vanilla, lemongrass, rosemary, lavender, cinnamon, and rose–but you are never limited by what’s common. Try the things you like and keep doing the ones that work.
How do you bring it all together? That’s a good question! In the beginning of this blog I was talking about ratios, well this is where that comes in. You can make as much sugar scrub as you want, just remember the ratios.
If you’re using coconut oil, the ratio is 2:1. That means for every one part of coconut oil, you need two parts of sugar.
For other (liquid) oils, the ratio is 3:1. That means for every one part of oil, you need need three parts of sugar.
A part can mean any unit of measurement: a tablespoon, a cup, a quart. It doesn’t matter, as long as the ratio stays the same.
The spices don’t really have a ratios because they are a matter of preference. If you want a stronger vanilla scent, put more vanilla extract in. Most of the time, you won’t need very much to get the desired scent.
What better way to prioritize yourself than to make your own sugar scrub and luxuriate in your favorite scent?
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