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Whipped sugar scrub

Course DIY
Keyword body scrub, diy spa, shea butter, whipped
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
White and turbinado sugar, coconut oil and shea butter. Whip until fluffy for a creamy scrub.

What You’ll Need

  • 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup turbinado sugar
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil unmelted
  • 1/3 cup shea butter unmelted
  • 5-10 drops essential oil of your choice (rose absolute and blood orange)
  • Small mixing bowl hand mixer, airtight container

Directions

  • Put the sugars, coconut oil, and shea butter in a small bowl (if the coconut oil has melted, chill it until solid first).
  • Whip with a hand mixer until light and fluffy like frosting, about 5-10 minutes, scraping down the sides often.
  • Add the essential oil and mix until completely blended (vitamin E or honey can go in now).
  • Spoon into an airtight container and keep in a cool, dry place.

Notes

On clean, damp skin after a shower or bath, massage a quarter-sized amount in gentle circles on rough spots (elbows, knees, feet); rinse with warm water, pat dry; follow with moisturizer if needed. Once or twice a week. Keeps up to 6 months airtight in a cool, dry place.
Safety: avoid the eye area and broken or irritated skin, patch test first, and note that coconut oil can bother acne-prone skin (shea alone can be used). Blood orange oil can cause sun sensitivity; oil makes the tub slippery.