DIY Coconut Tea Rose Sugar Scrub

Anyhow, I absolutely LOVE using sugar scrubs in the shower because it leaves my skin so baby soft and plenty moisturized. AND here’s the bonus- I can skip applying lotion afterwards! Sugar scrubs are definitely my go to beauty regimen for winter scaly dry skin.

Photos and recipe by lezoemusings

The first part is choosing an oil. There are several options for this including (but not limited to) almond oil, extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, vitamin e oil, and baby oil. I chose coconut oil b/c I didn’t want the sugar to turn yellow which is what olive oil would do.

2nd part is choosing the sugar. This is fairly simple- either regular granulated sugar or brown sugar (softer for sensitive skin). The mixture is typically 2 parts sugar to 1 part oil. Because coconut oil is solid at room temperature, I melt it prior to mixing.

3rd part’s all about details: scent and aesthetics. Add essential oils of choice to achieve your favorite scent. No essential oils? Just add in raw ingredients such as lemon, dried lavender flowers, peppermint, rosemary, honey, ginger, or in my case…tea!

I have the most amazing scented tea sitting on my shelf. This cherry rose tea was sent to me from the folks over at Compassion tea a while back. It was so perfect for this project. I crushed the tea leaves and mixed them into my sugar scrub for texture and visual. Not to mention, the smell of the 🌹

Just melt down the coconut oil and combine everything together. Let sit overnight before use.

If only you can actually smell this in person… or through the phone!

Add labels and send them off to your favorite loves. Can’t think of a better gift!

Next time you’re in dire need of a gentle exfoliator that’s cost effective, smells amazing, super moisturizing, and will leave your skin as soft as a baby’s bum… make your own body sugar scrub!