Homemade Citrus Sugar Scrub
A very easy homemade body scrub using simple ingredients. Makes a great gift!
Servings: 1 pint
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup coconut oil (buying in bulk will save you money)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon essential oil or fragrance oil approximately 20 drops
Instructions
- Melt the coconut oil. In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil over low heat, or microwave it in a microwave-safe bowl at 50% power for about 45 seconds. Then, melt just until liquid, avoiding overheating.
- Add the avocado oil. Remove the coconut oil from the heat and stir in the avocado oil until well combined.
- Mix in the sugar. Gradually add the sugar to the oil mixture, stirring continuously. Mix until the sugar is fully coated and the texture becomes crumbly.
- Add the essential oil. Stir in your citrus essential oil (about 20 drops) and mix until evenly distributed throughout the scrub.
- Transfer to a container. Pour the mixture into a clean, airtight jar or container. The scrub will keep for up to 6 months at room temperature.
Notes
Before mixing, make sure all your oils are not too hot or cold, just at an average room temperature. This is important because if the coconut oil is too hot, it might melt the sugar, making your scrub too liquid. Cool it down a bit if you need to.
If strong smells bother you, begin with just a little essential oil and add more only if you like it. Lemon and orange oils can lift your spirits, while lavender or eucalyptus oils can help you relax, making you feel like a spa.
Add more sugar if you like your scrub to be a bit rougher. If you want it softer, increase the amount of coconut or avocado oil. Feel free to adjust the mixture until it feels right for you.
Should the scrub feel too abrasive, try using brown sugar instead. It’s finer and softer, making it a better choice for delicate areas like your face or neck, whereas white sugar is more suited for scrubbing your body.
To make your scrub feel even more luxurious, consider mixing in some natural extras like a spoonful of honey (for more moisture) or a spoonful of vitamin E oil (for nourishing your skin). Adding dried bits of citrus peel or zest makes it look good and makes it smell even better.