Essential Oil Sugar Scrub

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Essential Oil Sugar Scrub

Instructables Supply and Intro

How to make an essential oil sugar scrub!

List of Essential Oils and Uses:

Grapeseed oil- has antioxidants and is good for skin disorders Almond oil- Light and moisturizing, but greasy. Do not use if nut allergies

Olive oil- Moisturizing and good for stretch marks, but too greasy for face scrubs.

White sugar- Good for body, lip, and face scrubs

Coffee grinds- Gentle exfoliator on face and body, energizes, anti-oxidant properties when exposed to skin, improves circulation.
Coarse salt- Only used on feet or places with really thick skin, it would be too rough on the rest of your skin. Pulls toxins away from the body

Fine/ground salt- Pulls toxins away from the body and aids in anti-inflammatory. Is Antibacterial and good for sore muscles. (Best for sore muscles when accompanied by tea tree, eucalyptus, maybe ylang ylang)

Lavender- Reduce redness and inflammation

Chamomile- Reduce redness and anti-inflammatory

Geranium- Reduce wrinkles, slows aging

Teatree- Natural astringent

Peppermint- Energizing and cooling. Good for foot scrubs

Bergamot- Good for oily skin, anti-bacterial

Patchouli- Acne, eczema, and relaxant

Cedarwood- Anti-bacterial

Sage- Antibacterial

Vetiver- ADHD, anxiety, post-partum, insomnia, and skincare

Ylang-ylang- Cardiac arrhythmia, anxiety, hypertension

Eucalyptus- Expectorant, anti-bacterial, anti-ageing

Mix the Oil

Instructables Step 1
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  • Once you gather the supplies, scoop 1 cup of coconut oil and put it into the mason jar.
  • Then, scoop 2 cups of sugar and pour them into the mason jar as well.
  • Proceed to mix the coconut oil and sugar together with a spoon until thoroughly integrated.
  • (Optional Step) Briefly microwave the mixture for 30 seconds if the sugar and coconut oil don't integrate well.
    • Note: The mixture will solidify over time— this step is only for ease of mixing

Add Essential Oils

Instructables Step 2
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  • Mix and test each essential oil on a paper towel to see which scent is favorable.
    • Warning: Certain essential oils in high quantities can irritate the skin.
    • Note: Certain essential oils are stronger than others— their scent may be overpowering.
  • Once you find a good ratio and combination of essential oils, put several drops of each oil into the sugar scrub.
  • Mix the sugar scrub, fully integrating the essential oils.
    • Note: Make sure that the oils reach the bottom of the jar.