This lavender sugar scrub is the perfect thing to add to your bed time routine or to gift to a friend.
When I begin thinking of how I want to thank friends and family, I automatically turn to homemade gifts. There’s something about thinking of something, creating it, and then making it beautiful that really resonates with someone.
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I like to get creative with my gift-giving. I’ve never created my own sugar scrub before. And after a bit of research, I realized how easy it was. I even had fun and gave my little concoction its own name!
Can I make my own beauty products at home?
Home is the best place to make your beauty products! You have total control over what kinds of products you use, how strong the scent is and how much you make.
What you need to make Lavender Sugar Scrub
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Granulated white sugar
Carrier oil of your choice – I prefer jojoba oil or coconut oil
Air-tight storage container – these 4 oz and 2 oz plastic containers work great
How to make Lavender Sugar Scrub
Combine sugar and carrier oil of your choice. Stir until almost combined.
Add lavender essential oil and combine.
Pack lightly into air-tight containers. Avoid contact with water. Enjoy within 6 months.
Why make your own beauty products?
There are a slew of reasons you would want to begin creating your own beauty products – gaining control of what products your family uses, cutting out a grocery store and choosing higher quality products being chief among them.
Whatever route you take to creating your own beauty products, just know that you are creating something beautiful for you and your family. And taking ownership of what we put on, and in, our bodies is never something to be ashamed of.
Stick around!
Would you like to create other beauty products? Check out this recipe for DIY bath bombs! Are you wondering if essential oils are for you, check out this post.
Lavender Sugar Scrub
Dubbed "peace in the valley," this sugar scrub is sure to bring you peace. Be taken away with calming, lavender notes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/4 cup carrier oil of choice
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
Instructions
In a glass bowl, combine sugar and carrier oil of choice. Mix until almost combined.
Add 10 drops of lavender essential oil.
Combine until sugar scrub crumbles when rubbed between your fingers.
Notes
Store in an air-tight, glass container for up to 6 months. Avoid contact with water.
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