Looking for a way to perk yourself up in the morning before you even get that first cup of coffee? Wake up with herbs! Here is an uber-moisturizing, exfoliating sugar scrub recipe that will wake up your skin and your mind with its invigorating rosemary and sweet spearmint scent.
Sugar scrubs are a gentle way to smooth out your skin while adding moisture. Make up a batch of this refreshing scrub to bring a boost to your morning shower routine, or give it away to someone who could use a little lift.
They are easy to make with ingredients you have around the house (white or brown sugar and oil). You can use olive oil or coconut oil in this recipe as well, but sweet almond oil is a nice-smelling oil good for all skin types, so it is what I usually choose. It is a very moisturizing oil because it is easily absorbed by the skin, and it makes a nice carrier for essential oils.
- Rosemary and Spearmint Sugar Scrub Recipe
- Materials/Ingredients
- Make It!
- Sugar Scrub FAQ
- More Scrub Recipes to Try
Rosemary and Spearmint Sugar Scrub Recipe
Rosemary essential oil has antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, good for acne-prone skin. The aroma of rosemary is also purported to increase focus and memory, so it is a great way to wake up your mind and get it ready for the day ahead.
Spearmint is gentler than peppermint but still has topical pain-relieving properties, and the fragrance is refreshing and invigorating. Together, the scent combination is uplifting and stimulating for both skin and mind.
Materials/Ingredients
- 1/4 pint (125ml) jam jars
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 3/4 cup sweet almond oilÂ
- 2 drops rosemary essential oil
- 2 drops of spearmint essential oil
- 1/4 tsp spirulina for coloring (optional)
Make It!
1. In a bowl or large 1 L measuring cup, mix all ingredients together.
2. Spoon mixture into small jam jars and smooth out the top.
3. Optional: download and print these freebie canning labels to dress them up!
Sugar Scrub FAQ
These measurements are what I have used time and time again. If it feels too oily for your taste, you can easily add more sugar until you reach the consistency you like.
When left at room temperature, these sugar scrubs can last for 1-2 months in an airtight jar. Refrigerated, up to six months.
Avoid introducing water to the scrub, as there are no preservatives, and water can lead to bacterial growth. Ensure your hands are dry before using, or use a small spatula to get the scrub out of the container. This will ensure the scrub is safe to use and will extend the shelf life.
More Scrub Recipes to Try
- Honey Dandelion Lip Scrub
- Heavenly Coconut Oil Sugar Scrub
- Pampering Peppermint Coconut Foot Scrub
- Healing Himalayan Pink Salt Scrub: a Detoxifier for the Whole Body
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Hooray! I made these yesterday and they turned out fabulous. I had to cut back on the oil just because of money (boo!), but they still turned out great. Doubling the recipe (but only using 1 cup of oil total) worked well and made 4 small 1/4-pint jars to give away plus a little left over for me – yay!
They will be the perfect thing to give my “what the heck do we give the 16 and 17-year old nieces?” dilemma. Thank you!
I definitely would like to make this one. ^_^
Awesome Tutorial! I really have to try this, my skin looks terrible and I want to glow this X-mas.
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~Kara :)
Thank you for another lovely recipe and gift idea! Can’t wait to make it!
Thank you for sharing this terrific at Potpourri Friday!