Lemon Coconut Sugar Scrub
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Here is another great sugar based facial scrub recipe. Easy and fun to make, sugar scrubs make great gifts and use products you likely already have hanging around the house. This recipe is easily increased to fit your sugar scrub making needs! The lemon and coconut combination leaves you feeling cool and refreshed.
BoM
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1 cup of raw sugar (coconut sugar works well too)
1/4 cup coconut oil
Zest from 1 lemon
2 tsp cup fresh lemon juice
10+ drops of preferred essential oils -optional
Airtight jar w/lid
Mix
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Zest the lemon and then juice it. Add all ingredients to a small bowl and mix well.
Jar
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Transfer the sugar scrub from the mixing bowl to an airtight container. The scrub is ready to use immediately or will stay good for 2-3 weeks.
Use
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To use, start by scooping some of the mixture into your hand and applying to your dampened face. Rotate your fingers in small circles for maximum exfoliation.