Go Back

Ginger Lemon Sugar Scrub

This ginger lemon sugar scrub is a refreshing and homemade skincare treat that gently exfoliates and nourishes your skin. Made with natural ingredients only like sugar, melted coconut oil, and zesty ginger and lemon,
Servings 6 ounces

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Brown sugar or granulated white sugar
  • 1/4 cup Carrier oil (coconut oil, olive oil, or jojoba oil)
  • 1 tbsp Ginger (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice and Zest or 1/2 of a fresh lemon
  • 15-20 drops Essential Oils (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Add your essential oils to the carrier oil.  
  • Grate your ginger as finely as possible and squeeze your lemon until you get 1 tablespoon.
  • Mix together the carrier oil and sugar.   
  • Add the ginger and lemon juice to the mixture and mix thoroughly until fully combined.
  • To use: gently massage the scrub onto damp skin in circular motions.

Notes

  • If the sugar scrub is too runny, you can add more sugar.
  • Essential oils are optional.
  • Any carrier oil will work.
  • For best results, keep it in the fridge and use within a few weeks as the lemon juice and ginger are fresh.