LEMON SUGAR SCRUB
This homemade lemon sugar scrub makes a great gift idea. It will help exfoliate your hands and make them so soft!
By the time spring rolls around, my hands and feet are always incredibly dry from the cold winter months. This sugar scrub will help combat that! Plus, it only takes about 10 minutes to make. It is just as luxurious, if not more so, than the expensive scrubs you find in the store.
This is a great gift for all those special women in your life. Or even as a gift to yourself!
Ingredients:
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
10-15 drops lemon natural oils, or lemon extract
Lemon zest (optional)
1 drop food coloring (optional)
How to make lemon and sugar scrub
- Place sugar in a large bowl. Set aside. Measure out 1/4 cup of coconut oil and place it in a microwave safe bowl. Heat coconut oil in the microwave for about 30 seconds, or until the oil is melted. Pour oil over sugar and mix to combine.
- Add in lemon drops. If desired, add lemon zest for scent and color. Using a zester or small grater, zest the rind of 1 lemon. Stir to combine. If sugar scrub is still too “wet”, add up to 1/4 cup more sugar until desired consistency is reached.
- Then place the sugar scrub inside of a jar with a closed lid.
Instructions for use
Place about 1 teaspoon in your hand and scrub away! When you are done scrubbing, rinse thoroughly. The lemon gives off a wonderfully clean scent, the coconut oil helps to moisturize your skin, and the sugar helps to exfoliate!
How long will it keep?
The DIY lemon sugar scrub is best if used within 1-2 months. It does not need to be refrigerated. Simply store it in a jar with a lid. And make sure to screw the lid on tightly after each use so it stays fresh!