This homemade sugar scrub is made with just three ingredients that you likely already have on hand (way better than buying very specific body products). You can keep a small jar by the kitchen sink for hands, or a larger jar in the bathroom for a full-body scrub.

INGREDIENTS

• sugar

• coconut oil, just melted

• essential oils

• jar

METHOD

Combine sugar, melted coconut oil, and a few drops of essential oils in a medium bowl. Scoop a dollop into your palm and gently rub over damp skin. Rinse with just water if you want to retain more moisture or cleanse with a light soap.

Essential Oils

You can use whatever essential oils you have on hand. I tend to love grapefruit, jasmine, tea tree, and ylang-ylang. You can buy essential oils at Whole Foods and most health food stores.

BERGAMOT

Reduce stress and improves skin conditions such as eczema.

CHAMOMILE

Calming, stress relief, and improved sleep.

GRAPEFRUIT

Energizing, improves concentration.

JASMINE

Helps with depression, childbirth, and libido.

LAVENDER

Relieves stress, improves sleep.

LEMON

Aid digestion, mood, headaches.

PEPPERMINT

Boost energy and aid digestion

ROSE

Improve mood and reduce anxiety.

SANDALWOOD

Calm nerves and improve focus.

TEA TREE

Antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and exhibits anticancer activity.

YLANG-YLANG

Treat headaches, nausea, and skin conditions.

Combine sugar, melted coconut oil, and a few drops of essential oils in a medium bowl.

Scoop a dollop into your palm and gently rub over damp skin. Rinse with just water if you want to retain more moisture or cleanse with a light soap.

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