Invigorating Sugar Body Scrub Recipe

One of my favorite things is to make aromatherapy products for my family. I kind of feel like a scientist while I make my formulations, though my daughter has likened me to a fairy. Her description is probably more accurate.

I love to keep this particular sugar scrub recipe on hand for use in the shower. Unfortunately, I had let our supply dwindle for a month or two. It was definitely time to make some more!

This is a super easy recipe to make. All you need is a container, sugar, a carrier oil, and Juniper berry, Rosemary, and Grapefruit essential oils.

I reuse the same container over and over again. I simply wash it between batches.

I use Pure Cane Sugar when it comes to making products for my family. It is easy to find, and I purchased this sugar from Walmart.

There are so many options when it comes to carrier oils! This time, I used Sesame seed oil. Sesame seed oil has emollient properties, and reinforces the integrity of the skin. It is good in cold climates, because it penetrates the skin and goes deep into the tissue. It also is very nourishing, and helps skin from becoming too dry.

The three essential oils I chose for this invigorating sugar scrub are Juniper berry, Rosemary, and Grapefruit. All three oils are detoxing and stimulating. Grapefruit is the harmonizing agent between the three, with an uplifting scent that simply makes this blend shine in my opinion.

Recipe (makes 8 ounces):

3/4 cup Sugar

1/4 cup Sesame Seed Oil

Approximately 2.5% dilution of Essential Oils. In this case:

13 drops of Juniper berry

13 drops of Rosemary

19 drops of Grapefruit

Instructions:

Measure sugar and carrier oil, and add to a bowl or large measuring cup. Add drops of each essential oil into a beaker or small container, and swish to mix. Then add essential oils to the sugar mixture, and stir until well combined. Once combined, scoop scrub into jar.