Everyone needs to exfoliate their skin from time to time, whether they use a dry brush or a scrub. I used to not do it, but then I tried this DIY body scrub, and I love it. It is cheap and easy to make from stuff most of us already have in our kitchens.
Ingredients
- Some kind of a jar or an upcycled container to make this in
- Sugar - should be granulated. The sugar will be the mechanical exfoliant.
- Olive oil - moisturizer, plus a chemical exfoliant (has antioxidants that get deep in your pores)
- (optional) Essential oil - for scent, I like lemongrass the most for this.
How to make it?
- Get the jar.
- Put the sugar in first. I always eyeball it, so I don't have specific measurements to tell you.
- Add the olive oil little by little until the consistency is not too thick nor too liquidy. Make it your own!
- If you've decided to use essential oil, now is the time to add that in. About 15-20 drops should be good, depending on the amount of scrub made.
- Enjoy the beauty product you just made!
Using the scrub
- I have mainly used it for my legs before I shave. This scrub makes them super silky and allows for a closer shave.
- PRO TIP: make sure to rinse off the oil after scrubbing to avoid blunting/clogging the razor.
- I have seen people use similar scrubs on their faces. I wouldn't recommend it just because the sugar can be a little harsh on your skin, and if you have oily skin like me, olive oil is just way too much for it.
- Super good for using on your feet!!!
So this is how to make your own sugar scrub, which is cheap and easy to prepare. Also, the sugar comes in paper packaging, and olive oil comes in a glass bottle, so after you are done with those, it's an easy recycle.
I hope everyone is healthy and safe! Have an amazing day!
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