Temperatures are warming up and the first signs of Spring are finally here. Springtime brings with it ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation and renewal. That’s just what this Lemon Sugar Scrub can do for your skin. I guarantee it will have you feeling like a new person!
I keep a bottle of white sugar at the back-end of my pantry. The only time it comes out to play is when I make a sugar scrub and kombucha.
Lemon Sugar Scrub benefits
- Sugar – removes dead skin cells.
- Baking soda
– removes excess dirt and exfoliates.
- Coconut oil
hydrates and moisturises your skin.
- Lemon zest – The oils present in the zest of a lemon have various skin benefits. They are rich in vitamin C and citric acid. They are also antibacterial and will help to brighten and lighten your skin.
- lemon essential oil
is optional but highly recommended as lemon essential oil helps to even out your skin tone.
How do you make a lemon sugar scrub?
This lemon sugar scrub comes together in a few minutes. Gather all your ingredients and combine them in a large bowl. If your coconut oil is solid at room temperature the scrub will harden. In this case you may choose to use an alternative oil like olive oil, sweet almond oil or jojoba oil.
This recipe makes enough for quite a few applications so store any leftovers in an airtight glass bottle.
How to use Lemon Sugar Scrub
The combination of sugar and baking soda provides gentle abrasion making this scrub suitable for both your body and face. I recommend using the scrub once per week.
I used lemon zest and lemon essential oil as opposed to lemon juice to prolong the shelf life of this product. If lemon juice is used the scrub will be more susceptible to mold.
When to use Lemon Sugar Scrub?
I recommend you use this lemon sugar scrub before bed or ample time before you plan on heading out. That’s because lemon increases your skins sensitivity to the sun, making it more prone to sunburn.
This DIY Lemon Sugar Scrub exfoliates and brightens skin, and smells truly delicious. Perfect for yourself or as a gift!
Please share this post to give your family and friends a chance to try it out too.
Lemon Sugar Scrub
Ingredients
- ½ cup white granulated sugar
- ½ cup baking soda
- ½ cup liquid coconut oil or olive oil or sweet almond oil
- zest of one lemon
- 1 -2 drops lemon essential oil
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Transfer to a glass jar with tight fitting lid.
I have to pin this so I can go back later and look at it with my daughter who is always trying these DIYs out.
Thanks Julie!
I love the fresh scent of lemon! It’s a great way to freshen and wake up! Thanks for sharing this recipe–I’m pinning it now and might use it for a gift!
There’s just something about lemon that screams fresh! Isn’t there.. 🙂
going to try this TODAY thanks Krystal
Thank you Michelle! Hope you like it 🙂
Ok this momma needs some pampering – i might make this this weekend 🙂 Thank you!!
Go for it Renee!
I never thought to put chia seeds in mine. Great idea.
Thanks Rama!
Oh gosh. Love this. So pretty and I bet it tastes…I mean smells fantastic!
lol.. too funny Linda! Yes it smells fabulous!!
I love the idea of chia seeds! Can’t wait to try adding it to my scrubs. I love this recipe!
Thanks Andrea! They add a fun little twist.. 🙂
Wow, that looks really easy and I’m sure it smells amazing! Thanks for the recipe. =)
Thanks Jaime!
What a beautiful DIY recipe. I bet it smells amazing! I love the scent of lemon.
Thanks Emily. It smells really refreshing.
I love DIY products and they make such great gifts! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Dina! You’re right they really do make great gifts.
This looks lovely! Great idea!
Thanks Chloe!
I love how this makes my skin feel! Thanks, too, for sharing the Spanish holiday, really fun to see the pics!
Thank you Megan. It’s a really fun time of year here!..:)
Ok sorry to be late with this post but here goes…i tried the scrub the first day Krystal posted it. I can only say this AWESOME, AWESOME , AWESOME. I am AMAZED that a homemade scrub can have do so much magic. Coconut oil is quite expensive in Trinidad so I used part coconut and part sweet almond, I doubled the receipe. I was also suprised that the chia seeds did not swell in the oil. You got a number one fan here!
Thank you , thank you my lady! What a wonderful review. So glad you liked it.. 🙂
I never would have thought to use chia seeds. What a great idea! Going to give this a try for sure!
Thanks Amber! Hope you like it.. 🙂
Once again, great idea! I loved your lavender one too! Thanks for linking up again at the best of the Blogosphere Linky party. Come back this week!
Thank you so much Deb! I love your linky party, I’ll be back for sure.. 🙂
Where is the “chia” ingredient? I don’t see it.
Hi Judy, I have since updated the recipe and photos from the original. I used to add a teaspoon of chia seeds for extra exfoliation but later found it to be a not so practical addition as the seeds made a bit of a mess in my tub.
I like ur recipe ……gotta try …..i have super acne on my skin..im so tired of it…..
I hope it works for you. Also check out my foods recipes as acne is an external expression of what’s happening internally. Drinking lots of water and following a hormone balancing diet are key.