Learn how to make a Lemon Sugar Scrub with 3 simple and natural ingredients that will cleanse, clarify and moisturize your skin. Plus 2 FREE printable labels!
Check out how easy it is to make your own Lemon Sugar Scrub. Using only three ingredients, this moisturizing scrub will leave your skin feeling fresh and smooth.
Homemade scrubs are the perfect gift to give to the ladies in your circle. Since Mother's Day is coming up, this may be something you want to consider giving! This Lemon Sugar Scrub uses only clean, natural ingredients. Who wouldn't love that? Pair it with a fresh batch of Homemade Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies and you've got the sweetest little gift!
I've been trying to make small steps in my own life to be more "crunchy," if you will. While I'm not fully there yet, creating a DIY sugar scrub is one way I can make progress. The best part about using lemon, sugar and coconut oil is that each ingredient has a clarifying, moisturizing effect on your skin.
Sugar is a natural exfoliant. Exfoliating the skin helps to remove dead skin cells and build up to keep your pores clean. Lemon has Vitamin C, which is a clarifying agent. The result of this can be brighter, less pigmented skin. Additionally, coconut oil is a natural moisturizer which leaves your skin feeling soft and supple.
Tips For Making A Lemon Sugar Scrub
- Use natural, unrefined coconut oil which is solid at room temperature. If the coconut oil is melted, the sugar will dissolve.
- Leave empty space at the top of the mason jar. Filling the jar too full could result in the coconut oil and lemon juice seeping over the sides. This will leave your jar sticky.
- I found that it works best to mix the coconut oil and sugar together with your hands.
- Reserve some lemon zest to sprinkle on top once your jar is filled for aesthetics.
FAQs
How do you make sugar and lemon scrub?
- Mix 1 cup of granulated sugar with ½ cup of pure, unrefined coconut oil.
- Add in the juice from ½ of a lemon as well as the zest from the lemon. Stir ingredients to combine them.
- Put the lemon sugar scrub in a mason jar and sprinkle additional zest on top. Seal the jar tightly and store at room temperature.
What can lemon and sugar do to the skin?
Lemon is rich in Vitamin C which makes it a clarifying agent for your skin to help brighten it, reduce signs of aging and lighten dark spots. Sugar is a natural exfoliant to remove dead skin cells.
Can lemon and sugar remove pimples?
Lemon and sugar can prevent pimples from occurring because it exfoliates the skin and removes dead skin cells. Lemon can help to lighten acne scars because it contains Vitamin C.
How To Make A Lemon Sugar Scrub
Making a this scrub is so simple! You'll need three ingredients: coconut oil, 1-2 fresh lemons and granulated sugar.
First, in a large bowl mix together 1 cup of sugar and ½ cup of coconut oil with your hands. Add more sugar or coconut oil depending on your desired texture.
Next, slice the lemon and squeeze the juice from one half into the scrub. You could add the second half as well if you want more of a lemon scent.
After this, use a grater to zest the lemon. Make sure to set aside some zest to sprinkle on top. Stir in the lemon juice and zest to the sugar scrub.
Finally, spoon the finished scrub into a mason jar and sprinkle remaining zest on top. Seal the jar tightly. Enjoy a clarifying, moisturizing natural exfoliant!
To give this Lemon Sugar Scrub as a gift, download these FREE printable labels!
Square Lemon Sugar Scrub Label
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