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Homemade Sugar Scrub Recipes

March 17, 2003
A sugar scrub with sugar near it.Face Scrub from the Kitchen

I have discovered the most amazing face & body scrub straight from my own kitchen! Take a 1/2 cup of sugar, 2 Tbsp. of olive oil and 1 Tbsp. of any extract (I've tried vanilla and mint - but not together!). Mix all ingredients, jump in the shower, wet your skin, massage the scrub into your skin and rinse. The sugar removes all the dead skin and all that remains is soft skin from the olive oil. I've even used it on my face and lips (don't rub too hard) and my face looks and feels amazing.

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Don't be concerned about olive oil on your face - it's one of the most natural oils and won't clog your pores. I love using the vanilla for Saturday nights and peppermint for mornings. You can use any scent you want! Experiment and enjoy!

By Ricki from Westfield, MA

 
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July 13, 2011

I put about a tablespoon of sugar in my hand and add any lotion on top of it, then rub it onto my face and neck for about a minute or as long as you like. Rinse well. My face and neck feel so soft and looks smoother.

 
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February 24, 2012

I decided to try a brown sugar scrub, what a treat! I didn't think I would like it and I am glad I tried it.

 
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March 21, 2007

Instead of paying for expensive facial dermabrasion scrubs, I use fine granulated sugar! Pour your usual amount of your favorite facial cleanser into the palm of your hand, add 1 or 2 tablespoons of sugar, rub hands together, then wash/scrub your face gently.

 
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August 25, 2011

I use lemon juice and sugar (try not to lick your face). Mix together and gently rub on your face. Let stay on about 15 minutes, and then rinse with warm water.

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It will lighten age spots and freckles.

 
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January 26, 2006

For a good clean face, dip a cotton ball into olive oil and a bit of white sugar.

 
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January 3, 2008

I used an empty jar of mushrooms as a container for a brown sugar scrub. The scrub recipe was brown sugar, baby oil, and body soap.

Brown Sugar Scrub

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August 7, 2018

Sugar scrubs are expensive to buy, but easy and cheap to make. If you grow your own mint, it will be even cheaper. This is for the body, not the face. It makes a thoughtful gift.

Mint Lime Sugar Scrub - add ingredients to a bowl and mix well

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May 7, 2008

For Mother's Day, I am making my mom and mother-in-law a homemade sugar scrub as part of their gifts. They are easy to make, economical, and much healthier than store bought scrubs. Here is the recipe:

 
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August 11, 2010

I just wanted to say many thanks for the help with my soap making using the Melt and Pour. I have made some and they are great, so many thanks for sharing. I have another request now.

I have made a body scrub using brown sugar, baby oil, aloe vera, and vitamin E. The problem I found with this is it is so oily. Can you use water and half oil? Many thanks.

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Helen xx

By helen from U.K

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August 13, 20100 found this helpful

I have always just used equal parts of white sugar and virgin olive oil. I just mix it in my hand and if I run out, I mix more. I think you will find this a nice alternative. Give it a try, you only have about .01 to lose!

 

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September 21, 20100 found this helpful

You definitely can use some water! I make a scrub with olive oil, water, brown sugar and a couple drops of vanilla. The water will mix OK even though there is oil.

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Typically one typically mixes up the scrub a little before using it anyway so there should be no issues with it separating. :)

 
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August 19, 2011

I use a loofah to scrub my dry skin off and then I start with a sugar and olive oil scrub. How many times may I do this?

By Elizabeth from Las Vegas, NV


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August 27, 20110 found this helpful

One to two times a week at the most, or it will irritate your skin. I have found also that using sea salt instead of sugar works better because the salt won't melt and make you need more, as well as it doesn't attract ants.

 
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March 22, 2018

It's easy to make a scrub by adding sugar to ordinary dish soap. This is a page about making a sugar hand scrub.

Woman with sugar held in her hand to use as as scrub

February 28, 2013

This page is about homemade hand scrub recipes. When cleaning hands, you sometimes need some scrubbing power.

Homemade Hand Scrub

October 28, 2012

This page is about homemade body scrubs. Outstanding exfoliates don't have to be expensive when formulated at home.

Homemade Body Scrub

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August 11, 2010

Does anyone have a homemade recipe for a sugar scrub?

 
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