The weekend is here and it’s a good time to relax and take care of yourself before the holidays. Last night I made this quick easy brown sugar scrub from ingredients in my kitchen and my skin is smooth like butter. Using plant based ingredients is healthier for you and when you have made the scrub yourself, you know exactly what is in it.
1 cups of brown sugar (lightly packed)
½ cup of plant based oil (olive oil, jojoba oil, almond oil, coconut oil etc. whichever one you have available or prefer)
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Put sugar in a medium sized bowl – (it serves as the exfoliant)
Add the oil – (it will moisturize)
Add the vanilla – (it adds a touch of fragrance)
Stir to combine ingredients. You can adjust the ingredients for the consistency that you prefer for your skin type.
Scoop mixture into a container. It will fit nicely into a pint size container. This sugar scrub makes a great gift for the holidays. Store it in a Mason jar or other attractive container and tie with ribbon or raffia. You can always add a few drops of essential oil or kitchen spices for fragrance.
To use:
Stir before each use. Moisten your skin with warm water. Scoop out a bit of scrub with a spoon and work it gently in a circular motion into the skin. Leave it on for about 10 minutes and rinse off with warm water. The mixture stores easily and does not need to be refrigerated. Enjoy!
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