Learn how to make an inexpensive homemade rosemary sugar scrub with coconut oil and turbinado sugar that will leave your skin feeling amazing.
Have you ever made a homemade scrub? They’re incredibly easy to make and much less expensive than the stuff you buy in stores. This rosemary sugar scrub is one of my favorites.
When I first started making scrubs, I used olive oil. But after trial and error, I have to say that coconut oil is one of the best body moisturizers I’ve ever used. I keep two jars at home; one in the kitchen and one in the medicine cabinet. It absorbs right into my skin with no oily residue (I sound like such a commercial, but it’s true). Regular sugar can be substituted for the turbinado if you have very sensitive skin. I prefer raw turbinado sugar because it has the most texture for exfoliating and makes my skin feel amazing. And I’m starting to see forum discussions about anti-aging properties in sugar but I have no idea if they’re scientifically accurate. With regards to fragrance, any essential oil will work. My favorites have always been eucalyptus and rosemary because I find them refreshing and invigorating. But you could go with rose, lavender, even vanilla… whatever you fancy. Enjoy this rosemary sugar scrub!
Rosemary Sugar Scrub
Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup turbinado sugar
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 4-10 drops rosemary oil, or essential oil of your choice
Instructions
- Measure the sugar into a mixing bowl.
- Melt coconut oil for 15-30 seconds to liquify it.
- Stir the oil into the sugar.
- Stir in essential oil.
- Store in the shower. Heat from the shower will keep the oil liquified during use.
The timing on me finding this post is perfect ….I am already deep into the winter dry skin. This sounds so luxurious. Definitely off to get turbinado tomorrow!