Don’t Eat the Sugar Scrub Recipe
By Lisa Maliga copyright 2015-2016
Sugar scrubs are great for exfoliating and leaving your skin smoother and a lot more moisturized--especially in cooler and drier weather. This recipe is so simple to make and the trio of ingredients can be found in your grocery store or natural food market. I’m a big believer in high quality ingredients so I’ve included links that lead to the main websites for each of the three ingredients. These are only suggested places to find them. You may prefer other brands or already have them in your pantry.
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Don’t Eat the Sugar Scrub is good for facial use, on your body and feet, and it makes an awesome lip scrub. Please try not to eat too much of this as it’s very sweet! Ask me how I know this! :)
If using a sugar scrub in the bathtub or shower, be aware that it can become slippery after you rinse off the sugar scrub.
Don’t Eat the Sugar Scrub Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup organic brown sugar https://www.floridacrystals.com/Products.aspx?id=1
1/2 cup organic virgin coconut oil https://store.nutiva.com/coconut-oil
2 tablespoons shredded coconut [unsweetened] http://www.bobsredmill.com/shredded-coconut.html
Equipment:
2-ounce measuring cup
Measuring spoon
Wooden spoon
Plastic or glass container for storage
Prep time:
5 minutes
Yield:
Approx. 11 ounces
Instructions:
Pour the brown sugar into the measuring cup. Then add the virgin coconut oil. Mix well and add the shredded coconut. Once mixed, scoop into your container. Make sure the container is tightly closed.
The look and texture will resemble wet sand.
Some variations may include: half brown/half white sugar, coconut sugar, demerara sugar [which has larger sugar grains that may scratch very sensitive skin]. Please note that the shredded coconut may too rough for sensitive skin although the amount included is far less than the other ingredients. You can also add half the amount of shredded coconut.
While this can be used on your body, exercise caution when applying to the face as it might be too rough for some people. Do a patch test, if in doubt. Also, apply to clean, damp skin.
About the Shelf Life:
When I was running my former company, everythingshea.com, I didn't sell sugar scrubs from my website, but I made them for a few wholesale accounts. One of the clients asked me about the shelf life. I was straightforward about it as I didn't use preservatives back then and I still don't! I can't guarantee a scrub will have a one year shelf life, even though I have made some that have lasted longer than that because I made large quantities or else I didn’t use them that much.
If you don't use this recipe right away, here are some ways to extend the shelf life. Between uses, make sure the lid is always tightly shut. Keep it away from water when using at the sink or in your shower or tub. Apply with dry fingers. If concerned about spoilage, apply with a spoon, wooden craft stick or cosmetic spatula, if possible. Store in a cool, dry place. If you don’t plan to use it a lot, you can refrigerate the sugar scrub.
Thank you for reading this and let me know if you make it and how you like it! Don't hesitate to share this easy-to-make recipe and please Don't Eat the Sugar Scrub! :)
For a whipped sugar scrub recipe, check out my latest eBook Nilotica [East African] Shea Body Butter Recipes [The Whipped Shea Butter Series], Book 1.