DIY: Energy Sugar Scrub

Many of us battle dry skin, and a sugar scrub is a great way to restore moisture. However, many store-bought exfoliates and moisturizers contain synthetic ingredients and preservatives that aren’t always best for our skin or bodies.

Thankfully, making something all-natural doesn't have to be complicated. This easy energy scrub has natural ingredients that nourish the skin.

Benefits

Turbinado Sugar: Turbinado sugar is less processed than regular white sugar and still contains some molasses, giving it a light brown coloring. Because it’s less processed, it has more naturally occurring nutrients and trace minerals like iron, potassium, and calcium.

The coarseness of the sugar exfoliates the top layer of the skin, preparing it to be moisturized. Not only does a sugar scrub help exfoliate the skin, it also helps support your lymphatic system while you rub it across your skin! That gets the lymphatic fluid flowing and moving out those toxins better.

Olive Oil: Olive oil has been used for hundreds of years to support skin health. It is a natural source of antioxidants and healthy fats that nourish your skin. It is also naturally antimicrobial, so it helps the skin maintain its microbiome.

Essential Oils: Essential oils are super-concentrated plant extracts. Their scent and flavor are extremely strong, and they are usually recommended to be diluted if used topically.

• Peppermint: Peppermint soothes the skin and may increase blood flow. Its minty scent is energizing and awakening.
• Spearmint: Spearmint supports inflammation and is rich in antioxidants. Its sweet, minty scent is also energizing.
• Orange: This popular fruit essential oil is made from its peel. It contains vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant. The sweet citrus scent is bright, cheery, and energizing.
• Lemon: This essential oil is also made from the peel. It is high in vitamin C and antimicrobial. Its strong citrus scent is energizing and may provide mental clarity.

Looking for a blend already put together? Try ours:

Morning Burst EO Blend for Refreshed Energy Support with Neroli, Grapefruit, and Lemon EOs.

Blue Bliss EO Blend for Relaxation Support and Soothed Complexion with Lavender, Blue Tansy, and Australian Sandalwood.

Energy Sugar Scrub

Ingredients

• 1 cup turbinado sugar (or other chunky sugar)
• ½ cup olive oil
• 30-40 drops of your choice essential oils

Directions

1. Select your essential oils (see safety information before choosing). May blend multiple.
2. Combine essential oils and olive oil.
3. Mix oils with sugar and put in jar.

How to Use

1. Wash skin with a gentle soap (Try our Gentle Coconut Milk Soap) and rinse.
2. The sugar scrub can be used on the whole body or on the areas you choose. A little bit goes a long way. You can keep it at your sink to use, or near the shower. Natural health doesn’t have to be complicated! Lightly rub it across the skin as your go -- for extra lymph support try rubbing from the extremities towards your chest and lower abdomen. Rub from the back of your neck around to the front also.
3. Rinse well.
4. Follow up with a body butter or oil to keep the skin soft and well moisturized. Try our Whipped Body Butters and Calendula Rose Body Oil!

Don’t have time for a DIY? No sweat, we have a Coffee Scrub you use.

Looking for more skin care products made with all natural and safe ingredients? Check out all of our Skin Care Products!