For a healthy glow, try this DIY Grapefruit Sugar Scrub, an all-natural mixture of sugar, coconut oil, and grapefruit essential oil, perfect for adding moisture and exfoliation to your body’s skincare routine!
Many of us know what it’s like to have dry, flaky skin. During the winter, the dryness seems to become worse as the weather gets cooler. Or, after shaving, we see some white patches that are barely helped by moisturizing lotion.
If you are in need of moisture and exfoliation, try out this DIY Grapefruit Sugar Scrub! This scrub smells like juicy, ripe grapefruit and is loaded with vitamin E oil for added skin benefits. Simply rub this homemade scrub over your legs, hands, or feet to reveal soft, supple, and smooth skin!
Supplies needed for grapefruit sugar scrub
Just like the ingredients for Grapefruit Sugar Scrub, you only need a few supplies to make this DIY skincare!
Simply use these items:
- Nonreactive bowl
- Mixing spoon
- Glass mason jar or lidded glass container
- A cute scooper (optional)
Skin benefits of Vitamin E
Vitamin E oil is a great ingredient to have, especially if you like to dabble in making homemade skincare products! It holds a lot of benefits within, such as deep moisturizing properties, acting as an emollient. An emollient is a common element in skincare that softens dry skin.
This vitamin can also reduce fine lines due to its moisture content. If crepey skin or fine lines are concerns of yours, vitamin E oil can help. It can also act as a free radical, which is an anti-inflammatory that protects our skin from the harmful effects of pollution and UV damage caused by the sun.
Ingredients in grapefruit sugar scrub
You only need 4 simple ingredients for this fun DIY project!
- 1 cup white sugar
- ½ cup coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly (here are the best coconut oils you can use – you can also make your own coconut oil at home)
- 10 drops grapefruit essential oil (make sure to buy organic)
- ½ teaspoon vitamin E oil (optional) – here’s a good brand
How to Make Grapefruit Sugar Scrub
Place the sugar and oil in a bowl. Mix with a spatula to coat the sugar in oil.
Add the grapefruit essential oil and optional vitamin E oil. Mix until well combined.
Place the mixture into a lidded mason jar or glass container with an airtight lid.
Use regularly for exfoliation on legs, hands, feet, and other desired areas.
To use: Spoon a small amount of scrub into your hands. Rub gently over the area you wish to exfoliate. Allow the mixture to sit on the skin for 2-3 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Notes/Tips/Troubleshooting:
Leave out the vitamin E oil if desired. If you do use it, it helps preserve the mixture and adds skin-soothing properties.
This product works wonders before shaving legs and underarms.
Storage:
Store in an airtight glass container in a cool, dry area. This should keep for a long time.
FAQ
Whenever you make your own scrub, you are using natural ingredients and know exactly what is going into your skincare. This makes healthy and cheaper alternatives that are easy to make!
Use any essential oils that are safe for skin. Be sure to check the label before adding it to your scrub.
You can use a very small drop of food dye in your scrub if desired, however, using too much dye can stain your skin when using. Use a very small amount if you would like some color to your product.
It only takes 5 minutes and minimal effort to make it!
Sugar scrub should last up to 6 months when stored in a cool, dark, dry environment. If you do not
store it properly, this mixture will not last long.
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PrintGrapefruit Sugar Scrub (DIY!)
This ultra-relaxing DIY Grapefruit Sugar Scrub has a fruity, invigorating scent that moisturizes and exfoliates using all-natural ingredients right from your pantry!
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Active Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1/2 cup 1x
- Category: DIY
- Method: Assemble
Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly
10 drops grapefruit essential oil
1/2 teaspoon vitamin E oil (optional)
Instructions
- Place the sugar and oil in a bowl. Mix with a spatula to coat the sugar in oil.
- Add the grapefruit essential oil and optional vitamin E oil. Mix until well combined.
- Place the mixture into a lidded mason jar or glass container with an airtight lid.
- Use regularly for exfoliation on legs, hands, feet, and other desired areas.
- To use: Spoon a small amount of scrub into your hands. Rub gently over the area you wish to exfoliate. Allow the mixture to sit on the skin for 2-3 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Notes
Leave out the vitamin E oil if desired. If you do use it, it helps preserve the mixture and adds skin-soothing properties.
This product works wonders before shaving legs and underarms.
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