Orange DIY Sugar Scrub Recipe | Simply Designing with Ashley (2024)

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Orange DIY Sugar Scrub Recipe | Simply Designing with Ashley? ›

Once dry, grind the peels in a blender or food processor until you get a fine powder. Mixing the scrub: In a mixing bowl, combine the orange peel powder with granulated sugar or salt. The sugar/salt acts as an abrasive agent for exfoliation.

Once dry, grind the peels in a blender or food processor until you get a fine powder. Mixing the scrub: In a mixing bowl, combine the orange peel powder with granulated sugar or salt. The sugar/salt acts as an abrasive agent for exfoliation.

Mix brown sugar, orange oil/juice, and vitamin E oil in a bowl. Get in the tub and get wet. Take a handful of mixed ingredients and scrub in a gentle circular motion. Rinse off and apply a moisturizing lotion to re-hydrate skin.

Mix in dried herbs or dried flower petals (they must be dried, not fresh). Add cocoa powder, dry clay, or ground coffee beans—1 teaspoon measurement for each. Stir in 2 to 5 drops of food coloring. (You can add a few extra drops to get the color you're looking for.)

Regular granulated sugar, brown sugar or organic sugar all work well. Brown sugar is the finest and least abrasive, regular granulated is next and works just fine, and organic sugar is the coarsest. Pick the one you like or mix and match until you find your favorite combination.

Oranges have exfoliating properties to help renew and slough off dead skin cells. Oranges can also help unclog pores when used as a scrub or in serum form. Using orange in skin care regularly can even help fight sun damage.

First, combine the sugar and dried orange peel in a bowl. In a separate, small bowl, combine the jojoba oil infused with vanilla and a few drops of sweet orange essential oil. Add the oil mixture to the sugar and orange peels. Stir until smooth.

The ratio for any simple sugar scrub recipe is 1 cup sugar to 1/4 cup oil. I prefer coconut oil, but any kind of oil can be used. To soften the coconut oil, microwave the jar for a few seconds before measuring. I literally put the whole jar of coconut oil in the microwave and heat until it's pourable.

Takeaway. Sugar scrubs are touted as creating soft, smooth skin, but these are much too harsh for facial skin. Stick with using sugar scrubs only on the body, and consider alternatives that are safer for your face. The goal of a facial scrub is to gently exfoliate your skin — not irritate it.

Sugar has been used as a natural and gentle exfoliator for centuries. Oranges are packed with good-for-you vitamin C. When applied topically, vitamin C can help to fight skin damage, reduce wrinkles and improve overall skin texture. Vitamin C plays a vital role in the formation of collagen as well.

Do DIY sugar scrubs work? ›

The bottom line. DIY sugar scrubs are a great at-home option. They're not only quick and easy, but they're more affordable than many store-bought options. Using sugar combined with other natural ingredients creates a homemade exfoliant that can cleanse, soften, and moisturize your skin when used gently.

As long as you save your homemade body scrub in a well sealed container so no moisture or other environmental components can get in, then it can last up to six months. Be sure to add a label to the bottom with the date your scrub was made.

A sugar scrub typically uses granulated white sugar and coconut oil. Sugar which helps to exfoliate dead skin cells and coconut oil helps moisturize your skin.

Sugar scrubs are gentler on your skin and better for your face and other sensitive areas than salt scrubs. However, unrefined sugar scrubs are harsher, and you should only apply them to your body. The benefits of sugar scrubs include: Being gentler: Sugar is less abrasive than salt and better for sensitive skin.

Orange peels contain citric acid that helps lighten and brighten the skin organically. Regular use of orange peel powder can help remove tan and give your skin a youthful radiance. Also, the bleaching effect of the powder will help reduce any pigmentation, dark spots or scars caused due to skin infections.

Combine 3-4 tbsp of used coffee grounds with 5 tbsp olive oil and 5 tbsp honey. Gently massage into damp skin (ideal for a coffee-infused morning shower) before rinsing with warm water to reveal the glow. Store any remaining scrub in a jar in the fridge and use around once a week.

Fruit Scrub

You can turn pretty much any fruit into a DIY sugar scrub. Start with the 1 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup of coconut oil ratio. Then for fresh fruit, add in about 1/2 cup, or about 1/4 cup for dried fruit. Blend all ingredients together until smooth.