Home made sugar scrub

I've been looking for a good sugar scrub for a while, but was disheartened by how many chemicals are added to commercial brands. So... I decided to make my own, clean version with some ingredients I had at home - sugar and coconut oil.

Now, the sugar has been in my pantry for a LONG time - I no longer use white sugar in anything, so it came in very handy for this recipe. I used coconut oil, but you can use olive oil, grapeseed, flax, avocado... the options are endless. You can also add things like peppermint oil (great for a foot scrub), lavender, or pure vanilla extract. Be creative!

I used this scrub on my face and body, but there are a couple of tips here:

* If using on the face, resist the urge to scrub - use gentle massage to work the scrub in.
* Be mindful of slipping - it can get pretty slippery!

After your shower, gently pat dry and enjoy the softness of your exfoliated skin! Who said sugar was all bad? :)

Method:

Add 1 part oil to 3 parts sugar (I used 12 tablespoons of sugar and 4 of coconut oil), and add in any extras you may fancy, like essential oils or zest of lime or lemon.

Place into a container and enjoy!