I woke up this morning expecting to not be able to see out of my window because of the insane snow we’re supposed to get in Connecticut. Instead, I woke up around the time I’d normally leave for my classes, saw only a dusting of snow, and almost had a heart attack. Luckily, classes were canceled anyway! When I asked my co-worker Kim how she was going to spend the day, she said, “I’m going to eat my way through it!” Swell plan!
So, Stan and I made BLT’s, cupcake brownies, and we’re catching up on Glee, which makes me wish I could sing and dance. After the fun of munching on delicious wintry comfort food, I decided to make some sugar scrub. I’ve been making this for a few weeks now, and my friends and co-workers won’t stop raving about it (or pressuring me to post the recipe here!). Here it is!
Gimme Some Suga, Scrub! (10 oz)
(Sami’s organic, unscented sugar scrub)
Ingredients/tools:
- 1 cup raw cane sugar
- 1/4 cup carrier oil ( jojoba oil, safflower oil, castor oil are good ones to use)
- 1/2 tsp vitamin E oil (optional)
- jar (for storing)
- mortar & pestle (for grinding the sugar)
Directions:
Grind the sugar in the mortar and pestle for a few minutes to soften up the course sugar. This will produce a small amount of fine, powdery sugar and the rest of your sugar will be smaller, less harsh, crystals. Combine all of your ingredients into a bowl and stir until well mixed. Dump it into a jar, seal it tightly, and store it in a dry place. To use, stand in your shower/tub and massage a handful all over your body. This will gently exfoliate your skin and leave it feeling super moisturized and silky smooth! Just ask Kim, Pam, or Mish!
Note: If you’re allergic to nuts, don’t use the vitamin e oil, as it tends to contain almond oil.
What are you doing for the snow day? Do you make your own cosmetics? Tell me about it! :)
xoxo
~Sami
I can personally vouch for this scrub. It is amazing. I know because Sami gave me some for a gift and I have been begging for more every day. (Sami, I’m thrilled you posted the recipe, and thank you and Mish hugely but if you want to make me some from time to time, I am ok with that!) This scrub makes your skin feel fantastic: you get a really good scrub, your skin gets is totally protected (no extra lotions needed in winter) and the best part is that the shower floor doesn’t get oily when you use it. Thank you, thank you!
Love, love, love, love, looooooovvvvvvve suga scrub! This stuff is so great, it scrubs away that itchy winter skin and moisturizes at the same time. Top features: it doesn’t rinse off, it doesn’t make your tub slippery, and it doesn’t leave you feeling slimy. It leaves you smooth, soft and glowing. I’m completely addicted. Wish Poor&Pretty would just make it and sell it to me though!!! But thanks for the recipe, I’ll let you know how it goes. Thanks ladies!
Hi ladies, Thank you for this recipe. Will definitely try. Which carrier oil do you like the best and why? Thanks!
Thanks for all the props, ladies! <3
Kim, a cosmetic shop may be on the horizon for Poor & Pretty… stay tuned!
Laurel, I like to use either Castor or Safflower oil. Castor is hypoallergenic, for those with very sensitive skin, but Safflower oil has extra Vitamin E in it, which is gives your skin a healthy glow and helps to keep your skin’s natural moisture. I’ve also heard rumors that celebrities use safflower oil to keep their skin looking fresh. :)
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Olive oil is another good one to use in sugar scrub. Especially for those of you that are making it from home…you probably have some olive oil hiding in your cupboards.
Thanks Janae! Good point about the olive oil. I tend not to use it because it’s a bit more expensive, and I’m not a huge fan of the scent it makes in sugar scrubs, but it’s definitely a good substitute! I’ve added a link to Pink Dandy Chatter in our links page <3
wow! that sounds great! Most of the time I make coffee body srub and I love but I think I’m gonna give your a try the next time I make body scrub!