To make a basic sugar scrub at home, you need just a few simple ingredients and steps:

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar (organic cane sugar, brown sugar, or turbinado sugar)
• 5 to 8 tablespoons oil (coconut oil, sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, or olive oil)
• Optional: 10-15 drops of essential oils (like lemon, lavender, peppermint) or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for fragrance

Instructions

1. Slightly soften coconut oil if using solid coconut oil by placing the jar in warm water; do not melt it completely.
2. In a bowl or container, combine the sugar and oil.
3. Mix well until you get a sandy, grainy texture-not too soupy. Add more oil or sugar as needed to achieve this consistency.
4. Add any optional essential oils or vanilla extract and stir to combine.
5. Store the scrub in a clean, airtight container.

How to Use

• Use the scrub on wet or slightly damp skin after showering or bathing.
• Scoop 1-2 tablespoons and gently rub in circular motions over your body or hands.
• Rinse off thoroughly with warm water.
• Use 2-4 times a week depending on your skin type.

Tips

• Soaking in a bath for 20 minutes before scrubbing softens skin and improves exfoliation.
• Store the scrub sealed to keep moisture out; best used within one month.
• You can customize the scrub with different oils or scents to your preference.

This homemade sugar scrub is easy, quick (takes about 2-5 minutes to make), budget-friendly, and effective for exfoliating and moisturizing your skin