The kitchen is the best place to find your ideal body scrub. Almost every ingredient you need will be there, particularly the most important ingredients: coconut oil and sugar. Some people wonder why most of the body scrubs contain coconut oil and sugar. But the fact is that both these ingredients are extremely moisturizing and perfect to create invigorating scrubs which can do wonders on the skin. Coconut oil is extremely soothing and moisturizes your skin perfectly whereas sugar acts as an excellent humectant. In fact, sugar scrubs are often preferred over salt scrubs because it has finer granules that act gently on the skin. Using a scrub that contains both coconut oil and sugar helps hydrate and moisturize the skin effectively.
Here Is The List Of Some Easy-to-do At Home Coconut Oil Sugar Scrub Recipes:
1. Coconut Vanilla Sugar Scrub:
Coconut oil is effective in softening and moisturizing the skin. [1] It has potent antibacterial properties which help ward off harmful bacteria and promote faster healing. Also, the antioxidants in coconut oil help reduce the appearance of signs of aging. People having sensitive skin can use brown sugar in this recipe.
List Of Ingredients:
Half a cup of coconut oil
Half a tsp. of fresh vanilla
Half a cup of brown sugar
Preparation Method:
Mix all the ingredients in a jar. Massage on your face and entire body for a few minutes before your bath.
2. Coconut Peppermint Sugar Scrub:
Coconut oil helps moisturize and hydrate the skin [2] making it look supple and young. Peppermint essential oil is extremely soothing and using it in this scrub enhances its aroma. It helps revitalize dull skin, apart from removing excess oil to keep your skin free from acne. Sugar acts gentler on the face and exfoliates thoroughly.
List Of Ingredients:
Two tbsp. of coconut oil
Five tbsp. of sugar
Three drops of peppermint essential oil
Preparation Method:
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir it thoroughly. Massage into the face, feet, arms, and body for a few minutes before washing off with warm water. Later, pat dry.
3. Lavender Vanilla Coconut Sugar Scrub:
Lavender oil is extremely soothing and helps calm your [3] mind and the body. Also, it helps heal wounds, acne, reduces swelling and redness, and minimizes the appearance of scars. The other ingredients in this recipe help exfoliate the skin thoroughly apart from keeping it hydrated and moisturized.
List Of Ingredients:
Half a cup of melted coconut oil
15 drops of lavender essential oil
One cup white sugar
4tbsp sweet almond oil
One tsp. fresh vanilla
Preparation Method:
Add sugar in a bowl and mix in sweet almond and coconut oil. Later, add lavender oil and vanilla. Take a handful of this scrub and massage into the skin. Leave on for half an hour and wash off with tepid water.
4. Citrusy Fresh Coco Sugar Scrub:
Lemon and lime essential oils in this recipe have [4] antiseptic, astringent, and antibacterial properties. All these essential oils have anti-aging properties and help maintain a youthful glow. They impart a luxurious aroma to this scrub recipe and you can enjoy the spa-like experience at home.
List Of Ingredients:
20 drops lime essential oil
5 drops lemon essential oil
3 drops orange essential oil
3 drops bergamot essential oil
1/3rd cup of melted coconut oil
Half a cup of any carrier oil such as jojoba oil
Two cups of sugar
Preparation Method:
Except for the carrier oil, combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Slowly add the carrier oil into this mixture until you get a required consistency. Massage this scrub all over the body and wash off with warm water.
5. Sugar Coffee Scrub:
Did you know ground coffee helps reduce the [5] appearance of cellulite? Thanks to the antioxidants and caffeine in coffee that help improve blood circulation in the body and dilate the blood vessels. This recipe helps exfoliate the skin thoroughly to make it look luminous and supple.
List Of Ingredients:
A quarter cup of ground coffee
One tbsp. olive oil
One tbsp. sea salt
1/4th cup raw brown sugar
Two tbsp. extra virgin coconut oil
Preparation Method:
Combine all the ingredients in a jar. Take a handful of this scrub mixture and start massaging your body with it in circular motions for a few minutes. Wash with warm water.
6. Coco Ginger Sugar Scrub:
The anti-inflammatory properties in ginger help protect [6] your skin from a host of skin diseases. The antioxidant properties of the ginger make your skin tight and glowing.
List Of Ingredients:
One tbsp. peeled ginger root
1/4th cup coconut oil
1/4th cup sunflower oil
3/4th cup granulated sugar
1/4th cup kosher salt
4 drops of lemon essential oil
Preparation Method:
In a saucepan, heat ginger and coconut oil over low heat for around 10minutes. Strain the liquid into a bowl. Now, mix in sunflower oil into the ginger-infused coconut oil. Stir in well and later, add salt and sugar. Stir in and add lemon essential oil. Massage this scrub all over the body and wash off after 10minutes.
7. Vitamin Lavender Coco Sugar Scrub:
Lavender is known for its calming properties and [7] promotes faster skin healing whereas vitamin E is a potent antioxidant that stops premature skin aging as well as cell damage. All the other ingredients in this scrub recipe help promote a younger looking skin that is healthy and supple.
List Of Ingredients:
One tbsp. vitamin E
Half a cup of organic coconut oil
3tbsp almond oil
1/3rd cup Celtic sea salt
One cup organic cane sugar
9 drops of lavender essential oil
Preparation Method:
Mix sugar and salt in a bowl. Now, add coconut oil and almond oil to it. Mix well and stir in vitamin E and lavender oil. Scrub on your wet skin and rinse off with warm water.
8. Matcha Sugar Scrub:
Green tea is known for its antioxidant compounds and is [8] amazingly effective on the skin. Sugar and coconut oil help lock the moisture and keep your skin nourished and beautiful.
List Of Ingredients:
One tsp. matcha green tea powder
One cup granulated sugar
One tbsp. green tea powder
Half a cup of coconut oil
Preparation Method:
Mix all the ingredients in a jar. Massage on damp skin with this scrub mixture for a few minutes before your bath.
