Homemade Sugar Scrub

Hello all!

OK! So I don't know where you all live, but if it is anywhere near where I live, you know that today was FREEEEZING. I mean like straight up ridonculous, icicles nose, freezing. I wanted to lay in bed and watch old episodes of David Tutera's My Fair Wedding on Netflix all day, but I had to be a big girl and run errands. 

Afraid to brace the morning frost.

 

I have my nose pierced, and I absolutely love it! But a terribly tragic thing (waddup waddup, alliteration) happened the other day...I lost 2 nose rings in 2 days.  That NEVER happens. So amidst my "grown up" errands I had to run today, I went to the mall.  Uh oh...


I recommend Spencer's for nose rings.  That is not my kind of store in the least; I get frightened every time I go in there.  I think it's the strobe lights... but anyway! They have the best nose rings that I've found.  I like the straight post with the ball on the end.  A pack of 8 is only $9.99, and I sure do love me a good bargain.

SUCCESS!



 

 

 

Next order of business.

Remember how I was talking about how cold it was today? Yea, well that bitter cold destroys my hands.  Dry skin is G R O S S.  I carry lotion with me everywhere I go--and I don't mean the little travel size lotions, I mean the big mama, thick, cream stuff. And my hands will STILL get dry.

I decided to make my own homemade sugar scrub! If you've never used a sugar scrub before, START! They are absolutely fabulous.  The only problem...little bit pricey for the good stuff.  So I thought to my crafty little Sally-homemaker0self, "Hmm... I could do this on my own." 
It turned out wonderfully, so I want to share with you all!

Here's what you need: 

• brown sugar
• white sugar
• an all-natural oil of your choice (I will explain after this)
• pure vanilla extract
• a jar/container to hold your scrub

***Notice there are no measuring cups.  I did not list precise measurements because not everyone uses the same size container.  If you are a person who likes to know perfect measurements, what you can do is fill your container up with water, and then pour the water into a liquid measuring cup.  That will tell you how much the jar can hold.  Just be sure to use 2 parts sugar vs 1 part oil.

So, how to make the scrub! DIRECTIONS:

• Pour both the brown and white sugars into your jar.  I used about 1 1/4 cups of both sugars.
• Add your oil.  (For this particular scrub, I used olive oil.  This is for my hands and feet.  If you want to make a facial scrub, I recommend using either baby oil or almond oil.)
• Mix the contents with a spoon.

 

• After that, add some vanilla! The amount is totally up to you.  I never really measure vanilla. :)

• Depending on the amount of ingredients you used, your jar may either be full or only half full.  This is where you just have to play around.  Just keep in mind, keep your sugars 2-1 to lotion.  (Just make sure your scrub is actually a scrub and not an oil with sugar particles.)

 

• When you're finished mixing, take your pointer and ring finger and scoop some scrub out into your palm. It's best to dampen your hands a little before you rub them together.  Keep rubbing your hand (or wherever you are using the scrub) for a good while...about a full minute or so.  See how you like it. Is it too dry? Add some more oil. Is it too oily? Add some more WHITE sugar, not brown.
• When you reach a slushy-like consistency, you're good to go! Tie a cute little ribbon around your jar, and place it n your sink. 
  
  Voila! You just made your very own sugar scrub. You will now have baby-soft hands that yummy enough to eat!

 Now go hold your boyfriend or husband's hand!

I made one for my mom, too! These are so easy and inexpensive. Perfect gift idea. :)

Xo Victoria