For our last MOPS project, we made some homemade sugar scrub. It's so simple and cheap, plus it makes a cute gift. I've been using it on my hands and they really are so soft afterwards!
I found a recipe here and adapted it.
We used 6 oz. jars and I think it's the perfect amount for a little gift.
We didn't use specific measurements, but this is how we did it:
Homemade Sugar Scrub
Equal parts brown sugar and white sugar (ends up being about 1/4 cup each for a 6 oz. jar)
Fill to the top with olive oil (cover the sugars and then maybe an extra 1/2 inch)
Add about 1-2 Tbs of vanilla extract for some yummy flavor.
You could also add essential oils, but that is a little pricier.
Go whip some up today!
Oh lovely. I have actually tried this scrub on my face and hands, and it is divine. Leaves you oh so soft!!!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures look so great, and I can practically smell the lovely scent right now, hehe.
I'd love if you came to link this up girl, just saying, it's pretty awesome!!
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This is what I use, minus the vanilla! My hairdresser told me about it years ago, and it's all I've used since. Best part is, if you accidentally taste some while "scrubbing" your face...it tastes good! :)
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Found this post through Vlijtig. Great tutorial and what a lovely bog you have. One more for my reading list.
ReplyDeletebedankt voor het recept! Ik heb de scrub net op mijn handen geprobeerd en ze zijn echt super zacht..voor de geur heb nog wat lavendelolie toegevoegd, heerlijk!
ReplyDeleteOh lovely, hope to give this a go!! I can smell it already! :)
ReplyDeleteHow long does it last?
ReplyDeleteI'd also like to know how long it lasts....
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure what you mean, but I've had mine for over 6 months and it is fine-meaning it hasn't gone bad!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love it!
ReplyDeleteI have a silly question. Does this get sticky on your body? Someone suggested they use it on their hands. Do you use it like when you're washing your hands? I assume it's not to be used like lotion, but I've honestly never used a sugar scrub before. How do you use it? Sorry, I feel really dumb.
ReplyDeletethat's not a dumb question! you basically just take a few tablespoons and scrub it all over your hands and then wash off with soap and water. Your hands will feel super soft and smooth, but not sticky!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fantastic gift idea!
ReplyDeleteFeels wonderful but this leaves you very oily to wipe off with.
ReplyDeleteMade some for Christmas presents with good feed back
ReplyDeleteJust joined Pinterest and this is the first thing I tried. My girls and I love it (especially because it's easy and CHEAP!). We threw a little Almond extract in it too.
ReplyDeleteJust made some. I added peppermint oil this time. I plan on making again with lavender oil. Love it. Thank you! (also plan on making for teacher gifts for valentine's).
ReplyDeleteMade it today while my bath water was running. It was quick and DEVINE! No more purchasing body scrubs!!! I am going to make them for teacher presents for Valentine's Day and jazz up the jar with hearts or some pretty ribbon. THANK YOU!
ReplyDeleteI have super sensitive skin so I am wondering if this would be ok for my face........Anybody have a thought on that????
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't use it on your face, I think it would be too harsh. It's supposed to be more of a body scrub for hands and feet!
ReplyDeleteIf you add a little cinnamon and nutmeg, allow to rest over night, it makes an invigorating facial scrub. Wash skin thoroughly before, scrub, pat dry, rub olive oil in. I used to sell lots of this, now that I am back in school . . . just for me, myself & I.
ReplyDeleteyou can also use as a whole body scrub, feels amazing!!
ReplyDeleteSo, where's the "recipe????"
ReplyDeleteRight above the second picture.
ReplyDeleteI sell sugar scrubs and other natural products at my local farmer's market. I combine spices and essential oils, with honey. Honey is great for retaining moisture in the skin and a has antibacterial properties. I use honey on blemishes and they are gone pretty much over-night. Some of my customer favorites are: Lemongrass(EO) and Ginger(powdered spice), Coffee(used grounds)and Peppermint(EO), Oats(Old Fashioned)with Cinnamon(spice), Cayenne(spice) and Orange(EO). This last one has a warming effect and is great for feet! Please do not use on your face.
ReplyDeleteOops... just so there is no confusion. Add above ingredients to the sugar scrub recipe. If the olive oil is to heavy for you, it can be swapped out with Grapeseed Oil, and Almond Oil.
ReplyDeleteI love homemade sugar scrubs because the scrubs that you buy in the store all have tiny little plastic pellets in them. They don't dissolve in the water and stop up my drain terrible.
ReplyDeleteHas anyone tried it as a scrub for feet?
ReplyDeleteI just made this, used it and loved it! I used a half cup granulated sugar, half cup light brown sugar. I discovered that my "pure vanilla" was 40% alcohol! (Thanks for nothing McCormick) so I skipped that and used one of the suggestions above by adding one rounded tablespoon of fresh ground coffee, one rounded table spoon unsweetened cocoa powder and some fresh ground cinnamon. I mixed it all together and added some olive oil until I was happy with the consistency. Good stuff! I love it, my skin is so smooth! I have a very pricy peppermint salt scrub that I liked but if you had one little hang nail or 2 day old nick from shaving it would BURN! This solves that problem!
ReplyDeletecould i use coconut oil instead of olive oil?
ReplyDeleteAnonymous - vanilla extract is simply alcohol and vanilla beans. They use 35-40% alcohol and steep chopped vanilla beans in it. Then they strain it before bottling. So unless you use imitation extract (which I wouldn't recommend because who knows what weird chemicals are in it), any real vanilla extract has alcohol in it! Just wanted you to know!
ReplyDeleteI buy sugar body scrubs at Marshalls all the time. LOVE using them in the shower as an all over body scrub. I do use the sugar scrub on my face - just like an exfolient and it is ok as long as you don't rub too hard. This has inspired me to make my own. THANKS!!
ReplyDeleteI have made variations of this and love it. The last I made was, sugar, olive oil and Lavender essential oil. Then just for pretty, I had a few dried Lavender buds I sprinkled on top. I like to put it in the 4oz Mason jars and tie a ribbon or natural raffia around it. Great gift
ReplyDeleteIt also works with sea salt and rosemary and citrus!
ReplyDeleteSo do you mix it all together and let it set? Or do you mix the sugars and the vanilla and then add the olive oil?
ReplyDeleteI made some of this today and its AMAZING!
ReplyDeletejust made some of this and my hands are sooooo soft.... Can't wait to use it in the shower on the my legs... Thank you for the great post...
ReplyDeleteI mAde some tonight cuz my hands n feet have been real dry n rough...
ReplyDeleteAfter I used it my hands n feet felt so soft n smooth!! I applied lotion right after!
I will be using the scrub everyday until the winter weather is done!
Love thus scrub!!
I used this today...with just sugar and oil...and I used it on my face as well...I didn't scrub hard but just gentle circular motion...my skin feels great!
ReplyDeleteDo you mix this together or do you let it sit?
ReplyDeleteI made this with olive oil and coconut oil, vanilla and coconut extract with 1/2 raw sugar and 1/2 table sugar, it was fantastic and smelled tropical :)
ReplyDeleteWhere can I get the plastic 6oz jars with screw on caps like in the original picture??
ReplyDeleteMy face feels super soft and smooth!! Thx for this recipe!!
ReplyDeleteYou can add Vit E (2 gel pills squeezed out) acts like a preservative.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea and SO simple! I love scrubs. One that I have made before and absolutely love is used coffee grounds mixed with coconut oil. So simple but works awesome. Can be messy though. But smooth skin and less visible cellulite? Totally worth it ;)
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