Using a sugar scrub is very beneficial to everyone as it exfoliates the the skin, removes dead skin cells and leaves behind beautiful radiant skin. Doing this once or twice a week can lead to healthier, smoother skin. Sugar scrubs are not only used on the face, but can be used all over the body. Sugar is one of the best ingredients that can be used as a scrub to exfoliate the skin and it helps to prevent dry, flaky skin. Sugar scrubs are alpha-hydroxy rich, which is an active substance that exfoliates and moisturizes. Sugar scrubs can be used by anyone, even if you have very sensitive skin.
Sugar scrubs clean out your pores, so if you are prone to acne, this can be a great, natural regimen. Using a sugar scrub before tanning, either outdoors or inside a booth, will help you get a more even tan. Using a sugar scrub on your legs and arms will leave them smooth and silky.
Making your own sugar scrub is both easy and inexpensive. Many different combinations can be made using organic white sugar, brown sugar and oil. You can also add essential oils for fragrance. When you make your own sugar scrub, you know what is in it and you also know that there isn’t any unnecessary ingredients. The scrubs you purchase in the stores has many ingredients you don’t need, and the price can be very high.
There are many recipes for sugar scrubs, but if you start out with a basic recipe, you can change the ingredients to your specific needs and wants. There are a lot of recipes using brown sugar, organic white sugar and some use coffee. You can add essential oils to add the fragrance of your choice. One recipe can make enough so you can have some in the shower and on your sink. Homemade sugar scrubs will not last as long as ones you buy in the store, as no preservatives have been added, so you should be careful as to not make more than you would use in a couple of weeks.
Homemade sugar scrubs make a great gift. You can mix up a batch, add a wonderful scent, put it in a fancy bottle or jar, label it and give as a gift. You can also put the recipe on the tag so the recipient can make their own once what you gave them is gone. Great way to show someone that they deserve to treat themselves with something special.
This is a very basic recipe for a sugar scrub, and as stated before, you can change it to your liking. 1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil and 2 Tablespoons honey. You can use organic sugar, coconut oil, jojoba oil, olive oil and any kind of essential oil.
Using a sugar scrub once or twice a week should give you the moisturized, glowing skin you desire. You really cannot overdo it with a sugar scrub as it is not as abrasive as other scrubs, such as a salt scrub. This is one of the best ways to treat yourself to a very inexpensive luxury. Of course, if you don’t have the inclination to create your own, there are plenty of products out there that you can try.