Some people start purchasing Christmas gifts in July, while others wait until the last minute. Maybe those people buy gift cards to save time and please the masses. Let us be clear about something: there is nothing wrong with a gift card. If you want to make gifts a little more personal this year, while simultaneously saving a little money, consider making gifts for the people in your life. 

No, you don’t have to join an assembly line and craft an entire train set from scratch. We are referring to some classic homemade beauty products that are beneficial for the hair and skin. In the following list, you will see everything from body scrubs to candles, which do not include harmful fragrances. Some of these recipes even share similar ingredients, so you can get more bang for your buck and diversify your DIY gifts. We hope you love these holiday gift ideas, but we really hope the people you give them to love them even more!

3-Ingredient Facial Moisturizer

Customize your facial moisturizer to your skin’s needs. Keep that glow alive with a simple blend of carrier oils and essential oils. Moisturizing with oils may be counterintuitive, but certain oils benefit the skin and can prevent dryness.

Click here to make the moisturizer. 

Vanilla Pumpkin Sugar Scrub

Pumpkin puree has several uses outside the kitchen! Your skin can absorb the nutrient from pumpkin when you apply it topically. Incorporate pumpkin into your sugar scrub and enhance the health of your skin with coconut oil, cinnamon, vanilla extract, pumpkin spice, and natural raw sugar. 

Click here to make the sugar scrub.

Sinus Relief Candle

The winter months can be brutal on your sinuses, especially with colds going around. Open up those nasal passages with an all-natural candle that contains tea tree oil, peppermint essential oil, and eucalyptus essential oil. 

Click here to make the candle. 

Peppermint Lip Balm

Chapped lips are very common in cold weather, but not anymore with this DIY lip balm. Made from ingredients that nourish the skin on the lips, this DIY recipe is moisturizing and holiday-themed. Consider painting the lip balm tins like candy canes to make them more festive. 

Click here to make the lip balm.

Apple Spice Sugar Scrub

Lather on a big dollop of this apple spice sugar scrub on your skin for maximum hydration, exfoliation, and moisture during drier weather.

Click here to make the sugar scrub.

Cinnamon Soy Candles

Skip the bags of scented pine cones at grocery stores or arts & crafts stores and make these DIY fall-inspired cinnamon soy candles instead. They will make the whole house smell amazing!

Click here to make the candles.

Citrus Mint Body Wash

Ditch the toxins and fragrances and awaken your senses with this DIY citrus mint body wash, which is made with all-natural ingredients.

Click here to make the body wash.

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There’s nothing wrong with brewing a fresh cup of coffee to get your day started. What if you ground some coffee beans and didn’t pour hot water over them, though? What if you incorporated them into a sugar scrub that helps exfoliate and nurture your skin? The beauty industry recognizes coffee as a beneficial skin care ingredient, and we’ll cover why that is in this article. 

Body exfoliation is an essential part of skin care, and a coffee scrub is one of the best products to benefit your skin. Depending on the ingredients you pair coffee grounds with, a coffee scrub will have different benefits. For example, pairing it with jojoba or coconut oils can help infuse the skin with more moisture. Not only does coffee help exfoliate the skin, but it also provides the following benefits. 

Reduces Cellulite Appearance

Although coffee doesn’t make cellulite vanish magically, it may diminish the appearance of cellulite on the skin. The caffeine in coffee works to dilate blood vessels under the skin and stimulate blood flow. That works to improve the skin’s appearance, making it look tighter by shrinking those small dimples. 

Anti-Inflammatory Properties

Coffee exhibits a high amount of polyphenols and other anti-inflammatory compounds. According to research, the specific anti-inflammatory effects of coffee are attributed to chlorogenic acid, a compound in coffee. Including coffee in your body scrub, or other skin care products may help reduce redness, breakouts, or flare-ups on acne-prone skin. 

Works To Moisturize Skin

Some studies suggest that coffee bean oil contains essential fatty acids, including linoleic acid. These fatty acids are building blocks for ceramides, which enhance your skin’s barrier (the outermost layer). Not only does that help lock in moisture, but it also helps keep out irritants. Research suggests that coffee’s polyphenols work to reduce skin dryness and improve microcirculatory function. 

Anti-Aging Properties

Due to the presence of antioxidants and polyphenols, coffee works to fight free radicals to help enhance the overall appearance of skin. One study found that the caffeine in coffee helped reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and wrinkles in middle-aged women. Additional research suggests that coffee exhibits antioxidant activity, thus improving fine lines, wrinkles, and overall appearance of skin.

Protects Against Sun Damage

Can you replace your sunscreen with coffee grounds? Absolutely not, but studies show that the caffeine in coffee helps protect against ultraviolet (UV) damage. Some research notes that coffee may protect against sun spots, hyperpigmentation, and skin cancer caused by sun damage. Researchers state that caffeine acts similarly to sunscreen and preliminary test-tube studies show it may help kill skin cancer cells. 

Bean There, Done That

Was that overly corny? Regardless of your stance on puns, we want to urge you not to throw away your coffee grounds after you finish brewing a hot cup of coffee. Save the coffee grounds and add them to your beauty regimen. As with so many other foods, coffee provides a host of skin care benefits. In fact, it helps reduce the appearance of dark circles under your eyes, which is why coffee extract is a common ingredient in under-eye creams.

Homemade Vanilla Coffee Body Scrub

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups white sugar
• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 20 drops vanilla essential oil
• 1 tablespoon coffee grounds

Instructions:

• Add the sugar, coconut oil, and vanilla essential oil to a medium mixing bowl and stir well. 
• Add in the coffee grounds (fresh or used is fine) and stir well to combine. 
• Pour the mixture into some four-ounce mason jars and store in a cool-dry place. This scrub will last about two to three weeks, so consider giving some of it to a close friend or family member if you don’t think you’ll use it all in time.

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Even though they may not be as expensive or fancy, handmade gifts tend to mean more than those bought in the store. Obviously, a homemade sugar scrub is not the same as a brand new laptop, but top-tier electronics are not always in the budget. Perhaps the laptop is in the budget, but you want to give a lot of gifts to friends, colleagues, and family. A great way to do that is by making your own beauty gifts. 

Heartfelt, homemade gifts always put a smile on the gift receiver’s face. It’s a beautiful gesture and people appreciate the time you took to make them something. The great thing about homemade sugar scrubs, bath bombs, soaps, or lotions is that you can make large batches and portion them out into small containers. Decorate the containers to your liking! You can even adhere labels on them that detail the ingredients or instructions to whatever you make. 

Since dry skin is very common during the winter, there are several DIY beauty recipes in this article that help moisturize the skin. There’s nothing wrong with giving a gift that improves skin health! Your gifts may be so well received that you have some repeat customers the following year. Or maybe you share the recipe(s) with your friends and family so they can enjoy the products year round. 

We wish you all a wonderful holiday season and hope these gifts go over well, should you decide to make and gift them. They are perfect for anyone on a budget, and the best part is that they are free of harmful chemicals. Let us know in the comments if you make one of the recipes, and if the people enjoy them as gifts!

Soothing DIY Lavender Oatmeal Bath Bombs

Release all the tension in your body and hydrate your skin in a relaxing soak with these DIY lavender oatmeal bath bombs. 

Click here to make the bath bomb. 

DIY Peppermint Sugar Scrub

Not only is this peppermint sugar scrub easy to make and beneficial for the skin, but it also utilizes some of the best scents of the holiday season.

Click here to make the sugar scrub. 

DIY Beard Oils With An Essential Oil Blend

Do you know someone with a beard? Help them get rid of any itchiness or dryness by gifting them this DIY all-natural beard oil. It’ll tame that mane!

Click here to make the beard oil. 

DIY Mint Foot Butter For Softer Feet

Nourish your feet, freshen them up, decrease cracked heels, and get rid of unpleasant odors by applying this DIY mint foot butter. People will notice the different after only a couple applications!

Click here to make the foot butter. 

DIY Under Eye Cream For Dark Circles

Do you want to help someone tighten their skin, reduce puffiness, and reduce wrinkles with 3 ingredients? Make this all-natural DIY under eye cream and people will love it!

Click here to make the eye cream.

DIY Aftershave Made With Essential Oils

Don’t let your male friends or family members plague their skin with the chemicals in personal care products after they shave. Instead, help them soothe their skin with this DIY aftershave.

Click here to make the aftershave.

DIY Apple Spice Sugar Scrub

Slather on a big dollop of this apple spice sugar scrub on the skin for maximum hydration, exfoliation, and moisture during dryer weather.

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Being healthy during the holidays has a nice ring to it, but anyone who has lived through the holiday season knows that this is no easy feat. Some argue that it is impossible to be healthy during this time of year. Holiday parties, happy hours, gift-shopping, long to-do lists, and other festivities make it difficult to maintain physical and mental health. In fact, it’s safe to say that most people neglect themselves until New Year’s Day. 

A recent survey found that 63% of people feel too much pressure during the holiday season. This pressure can result from obligations to social events, travel, incoming family, buying gifts, and more. There’s no need to let the holiday season serve you sickness or stress on a silver platter, though. You have the ability to avoid the Christmas cold and holiday stress eating! You have the power to create a safe space for your mental health and avoid weight gain during the holiday festivities. All it takes is a little bit of balance, and the following tips aim to help you achieve that balance. 

Indulge With Intention

When you completely deny yourself everything, you often find yourself face first in a cake. While that may not be the case for everyone, it is very common to lash out against yourself when you are so worried about not cheating on your diet. The all-or-nothing mindset is what can get you into trouble. Life is the best when you can enjoy it, so the secret to seasonal success is indulging with intention. When you have a plan and color outside the lines of your diet on purpose, you won’t feel guilty. Survey the holiday spread at a party, for example, and identify what matters to you the most. If you allow yourself the fullest version of what you want, you’ll realize that you don’t need that much of it. 

Make Movement Merry

Between holiday travel, end of the year projects, and children home from school, it is very easy to feel overwhelmed. The holidays are not synonymous with normalcy! Carving out time to go to the gym or jog around the neighborhood can be very difficult. That’s why most people call December a wash and start anew in January. Since you are going to be with family, though, schedule activities that involve movement. Snow tubing or sledding is a great activity because you have to walk up the hill in order to slide back down. Elevate that experience by heading to the mountain to ski or snowboard. That is a great way to burn some calories and strengthen your legs. Consider taking the kids to a holiday ice rink and don’t forget about all the steps you get when you shop for gifts. 

Relieve Financial Strain

Out of all the holiday responsibilities, buying and giving gifts may be the biggest contributor to stress, not to mention commercialism and materialism. When it comes to managing holiday stress, you want to give yourself permission to not buy gifts for everyone. What is going to bring the people you love joy? Is it the gift of material possessions? Perhaps a homemade sugar scrub or handmade book of coupons would be more appreciated. If spending money stresses you out, set boundaries for yourself and put a limit on your spending. What are smaller things that you can give or do for your family or friends? Figure out what they are and focus your efforts on that to alleviate the burden on your wallet. 

Trust Your Gut

Let’s push weight gain to the side for a second and bring the focus back to your gut. What you eat has a big influence on your body, especially your gut. An unhealthy gut is a serious risk factor for weak immune function, since roughly 70% of the immune system exists in the gut. The last thing you want to do is provide your gut with unhealthy foods that cause an overproduction of bad bacteria. Ideally, you want to optimize your microbiome by eating both prebiotic and probiotic foods. According to several studies, these foods encourage a healthier gut, enhancing the body’s ability to fight off infection, viruses, and disease. In order to keep your gut healthy, it’s going to take more than abstaining from the occasional candy cane. Always include fruits or vegetables with your meals, eat more fermented foods, drink plenty of water, eat fiber-rich foods, and get enough sleep to optimize gut health.

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Fall is here, which means humidity levels are dropping as outdoor temperatures cool down. Low humidity levels cause dry air, which may aggravate existing skin conditions or problems. This is especially true to people with eczema, psoriasis, or other dry skin disorders. On top of that, the combination of indoor warmth robs the skin of moisture, so you can never escape dry environments.

So what do you do to encourage healthier skin as the weather dries out and cools down? Embrace fall for all the beautiful ingredients it has to offer, of course! That’s why we created this apple cinnamon sugar scrub! Not only does it smell like freshly baked apple pie, but it also helps to both exfoliate and moisturize the skin. Just keep in mind that it does not contain real apples because it would spoil very quickly. Instead, the scrub contains apple cider essential oil, ground cinnamon, cinnamon essential oil, white and brown sugar, and coconut oil. You most likely have the sugars, cinnamon, and potentially the coconut oil in your pantry already, so you only have to go out and get a couple ingredients for the recipe. 

How Does Sugar Benefit The Skin?

Brown sugar is a natural humectant, meaning it draws moisture from the environment to hydrate the skin. Brown sugar is much gentler than raw, coarse sugar, so it exfoliates the skin in a much gentler way. Exfoliating dead cells from the outer skin helps to give the skin a more radiant glow. It also helps to prevent bacteria from building up in pores, helping to hydrate and promote healthy circulation to the skin. People who are prone to acne can opt for brown sugar exfoliating scrubs to help prevent acne and blemishes. Lastly, brown sugar exhibits antibacterial properties, which work to clean the skin and keep it simultaneously hydrated.

Raw or granulated sugar is a bit more coarse than brown sugar, so you may want to avoid it if you have sensitive skin. Because this recipe mixes granulated sugar with brown sugar, the scrub is not as rough. Sugar is a natural source of glycolic acid, which is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that can penetrate the deepest layers of the skin. That process works to break down the “glue” that binds skin cells together. Why does that matter? Well, that helps to stimulate cell regeneration, which encourages the growth of new skin cells to make your skin appear younger. Glycolic acid may also benefit people with sun-damaged or aging skin. 

DIY Apple Cinnamon Sugar Scrub

Ingredients:

• 3/4 light brown sugar
• 3/4 granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup refined coconut oil
• 15 drops apple cider essential oil
• 10 drops cinnamon essential oil

Instructions:

• Make sure that your brown sugar is not clumpy. If it is then go ahead and crumble it with your hands to break it up. You can also put it through a mesh strainer to break it up.
• Add the sugars and ground cinnamon to a medium-sized mixing bowl and mix gently before adding the coconut oil and essential oils. Mix well until fully combined.
• Spoon the mixture into a pint-sized glass jar and screw on the lid. Use when you need to exfoliate and moisturize the skin.

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It’s time to embrace the C word: cellulite. Say it loud and say it proud because it isn’t something you should be embarrassed about. Cellulite is a normal part of life, so jiggle with it, wiggle with it, and own it. Do what you will with your cellulite, even if that means using the sugar scrub in this article to help reduce the appearance of it. After all, it is your cellulite and you can do with it as you please. 

What Is Cellulite?

Cellulite is a harmless skin condition characterized by lumpy, dimpled skin. It most commonly exists on the thighs, hips, buttocks, and abdomen, and tends to be more prevalent in women than men. A lot of people try, with variable success, to get rid of cellulite. Weight loss, exercise, massage, dry brushing, and anti-cellulite creams and scrubs can help improve the appearance of cellulite, but results vary from person to person.

If you want a little less cellulite, there are several things you can experiment with. Lymphatic drainage massage, for example, works to increase circulation and remove toxins. If the massage therapist does it with an anti-cellulite cream, it can leave your skin feeling perky and soft. Another common way to help improve the appearance of cellulite is through exfoliation. Not only does exfoliation lead to a smoother skin texture, but it also leaves the skin less dimply. Some of the standout ingredients that do that are detailed below. 

Vitamin E Oil

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin and an effective anti-cellulite supplement because of the antioxidant activity. Working to aid the delivery of oxygen to the skin, vitamin E can help promote a brighter skin tone and tighter appearance. Vitamin E oil is easily absorbed by the skin and works to flush fat deposits that cause cellulite via massage. 

Coconut Oil

When you apply coconut oil to the skin, it may help minimize the appearance of cellulite, but this depends on the person. Scientists and researchers don’t fully understand how and why cellulite occurs, but it seems to relate to the connective tissue that attaches the skin to muscle underneath. Coconut oil works to hydrate and smooth the skin, which may help mask the dimpled appearance of cellulite after regular application. Virgin coconut oil has been especially beneficial for its healing properties on the skin. It may help stimulate collagen and have a tightening effect on the skin. 

Sugar

As mentioned earlier, exfoliation may help battle cellulite, and sugar is a grainy, coarse exfoliator. Working to remove dead skin, exfoliating with sugar leaves your skin looking refreshed and healthier. Anecdotal reports state that regular use (about twice weekly) of sugar scrubs in the affected areas may reduce cellulite. This may not work, but exfoliating the area can help improve the overall appearance and texture, which is a plus. 

DIY Anti-Cellulite Sugar Scrub

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup virgin coconut oil
• 200 grams sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vitamin E oil
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• Juice of 1/2 lemon

Instructions:

• Add the coconut oil to a heat-safe glass measuring cup and microwave for about 30 seconds to soften the oil. 
• Pour the oil into a mixing bowl and add the remaining ingredients. Mix well until all of the ingredients are thoroughly combined. 
• Transfer this mixture to an airtight container, preferably a glass jar, and screw on the lid. Store in a cool, dry place until ready to use. 

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Some people are constantly at war with their skin. Those with dry skin face challenges that others don’t, and it is difficult to find the right products that moisturize and exfoliate gently. The average face wash may cause extra dryness and certain moisturizers may cause excess oil production. Where is the happy medium? Well, it may be the sugar scrub recipe in this article. 

Before we continue, it’s important to note that some people do not encourage the use of sugar scrubs on facial skin. Exfoliation does play a key role in cleaning out pores and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. However, sugar crystals can be too abrasive for people that have sensitive skin, leading to micro tears in the skin. The sugar scrub may have more benefits on other areas of the body. 

If you have sensitive skin, you can experiment with this sugar scrub in a small area to see how it affects your skin. If you find that it is too intense for your facial skin, consider experimenting with other exfoliating alternatives that help get rid of dead skin cells. Keep in mind that the scrub in this recipe does have ingredients that work to nourish and moisturize the skin. Read on to learn more about them. 

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is essentially fat extracted from raw coconuts or dried coconut flakes. As a result, coconut oil has valuable emollient properties that are extremely beneficial for certain sky types, for example, those with dry or dry-to-normal skin. The nourishing fatty acids may help hydrate and protect the skin from environmental threats. These acids include lauric acid, which exhibits antibacterial properties, and linoleic acid, which helps the skin retain moisture. People with dry or flaky skin may have better success moisturizing with coconut oil than traditional moisturizers. Additionally, coconut oil works to reduce inflammation and encourage collagen production, which can help your facial skin maintain firmness and elasticity. One thing to note is that if you have acne prone skin, you may not want to use coconut oil, as it can clog pores and lead to acne development. 

Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil can help benefit the skin in myriad ways, and it may even improve symptoms of chronic skin conditions. The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties in tea tree oil may help to fight acne, or the redness associated with it. One study involved 14 participants with acne and they used tea tree oil with a carrier oil twice per day for 12 weeks. Researchers found that tea tree oil helped reduce the total number of acne lesions. The ability to decrease inflammation may also relieve dryness that results from irritation. 

Sugar

Sugar is an excellent exfoliator, but not for every skin type. It works to remove dead skin cells and can help give the skin a natural glow by cleaning out pores. Some studies suggest that the use of sugar scrubs may reduce early signs of aging. Sugar does not allow toxins to attack your skin cells, ultimately slowing down the aging process. Regular granulated sugar tends to work well, but brown sugar may be better for sensitive skin because it is the finest and least abrasive. 

Tea Tree Coconut Oil Sugar Scrub

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup organic coconut oil
• 1/4 cup sugar (brown or white)
• 10 drops tea tree oil

Instructions:

• Pour all of the ingredients into a bowl and mix to combine. The mixture should look thick and textured. 
• Spoon the sugar scrub into a glass jar and store in a cool, dry place. 
• To use, massage a small amount into your face using gentle, circular motions. Avoid your hair so that it doesn’t get greasy. 
• Rinse and pat your face dry and marvel at your soft, glowing skin.

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Do you ever sit and wonder how you can naturally soften the skin without going to the spa? If you do, then you came to the right article because the lemon rosemary sugar scrub recipe rejuvenates and cleanses the skin. This scrub, and sugar scrubs in general, works to brighten tired, dull-looking skin to enhance your overall complexion. Using sugar scrubs is also a great way to fight aging in a natural way!

The great thing about using sugar to exfoliate the body is that sugar contains minerals that benefit the skin. Glycolic acid exists in natural sugars, but other minerals also work to keep toxins from entering pores. Most sugar is mildly abrasive, which works to slough away dead skin cells. Regular exfoliation can help refresh tired-looking skin and unclog pores. Additionally, sugar is a natural humectant, meaning it does not strip your skin of moisture; rather, it works to keep your skin hydrated. The other ingredients in this scrub also benefit the skin, and you can read about them below.

Rosemary

Common in numerous culinary creations, rosemary exhibits a signature, herbaceous flavor profile. It also exhibits anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, and astringent properties, making it a great natural ingredient for your skin. According to research, rosemary works to strengthen capillaries and increase circulation, which contributes to a natural glow. The anti-inflammatory properties may fight against puffiness after sleeping, especially around the eye area. Just be mindful of the eyes if you apply it under the eyes to get rid of puffiness. If you have sun or aging spots, rosemary also has phytonutrients and antioxidants that can help combat them. 

Lemon

This versatile citrus fruit has many uses in the kitchen and in beauty products. Lemons exhibit amazing detoxifying benefits and they work to fight against acne, hyperpigmentation, and aging spots. The high concentration of vitamin C in lemon works to protect the skin from free radical damage, helping to slow the aging process. Additionally the citric acid is a natural astringent that works to regulate oily skin and shrink large pores. Citric acid also works to exfoliate the skin’s surface to reveal brighter, glowing skin underneath dead skin cells and grime. While the exfoliating properties help to fight against acne, so do the antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Moreover, the astringent properties in lemon juice help prevent breakouts by reducing itching and inflammation.

DIY Lemon Rosemary Sugar Scrub

Ingredients

• 1 cup extra fine granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup grapeseed oil
• 2 tablespoons dried rosemary leaves
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Zest of one lemon
• 1 teaspoon rosemary essential oil

Instructions

• Add all of the ingredients to a medium-sized mixing bowl and stir until thoroughly combined. 
• Spoon this mixture into a glass jar that has an airtight seal. Store this in a cool, dry place. 
• When ready to use, scoop out a small amount with your fingertips and gently massage it into your skin. It works great on the hands, arms, elbows, feet, and other areas of the body. 
• If you decide to use it on the face, please be careful to avoid your eyes, and apply it more gently than you would on other areas of the body.
• Use within one month.

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Do you want your skin to feel like you spent an afternoon at a relaxing spa? Well, it’s time to start exfoliating with sugar scrubs! Sugar scrubs have the ability to brighten dull-looking skin at a very affordable rate. All you need is sugar, coconut oil, and optional essential oils to experience flawless skin. 

Whether skin is dry and irritated or simply in need of some rejuvenation, sugar scrubs can lend a helping hand. They help to remove dead skin cells, lift away excess oils and dirt, and promote circulation. The glycolic acid that exists naturally in sugar also works to dissolve dead skin cells during the cleansing process. Because sugar is a humectant, it won’t strip your skin of its natural oils.

Allow Your Skin To Radiate

The skin produces new skin cells every day, which means that skin cells die regularly. If you don’t slough away dead skin cells, they remain on your skin, clogging pores and making the skin look dull. When you exfoliate with a sugar scrub, you help to make room for new cells to shine through your old, tired skin. Say hello to a flawless complexion when you exfoliate with a sugar scrub. 

Help Decrease Ingrown Hairs

Sugar scrubs work to unclog pores, which can reduce the chances of a breakout. When the skin is fresh and clear, many acne troubles go away. In a similar fashion, exfoliating decreases the chances of ingrown hairs by cleaning out pores. Exfoliating with a sugar scrub two to three times per week in trouble areas can remove excess skin around hair follicles. When you do this, hairs will start to protrude above the skin, instead of curling under the surface. 

Combat Dry Skin

When you exfoliate with a sugar scrub, you help to make the skin brighter by removing dead skin cells. Exfoliation also boosts collagen production, which contributes to taut, beautiful skin. Sugar works to remove dead and dry skin, cleansing the pores so that your skin has an easier time absorbing moisture. Sugar scrubs also contain oils, which are rich in fatty acids, antioxidants, and other vitamins that contribute to softer, moisturized, skin. 

White Sugar Or Brown Sugar?

Salt scrubs can cause micro-tears in the skin and may even strip it of its natural oils. Sugar particles are much smaller and gentler than salt particles, making them safe for most areas on the body. If you have a fear of damaging your skin, you can always do a patch test of the sugar scrub in a more sensitive area. As far as which sugar to use, some people prefer to use white while others prefer brown sugar. Brown sugar tends to be better for faces because the grains are smaller and gentler. Either sugar, though, can be used everywhere on the body.

DIY Sugar Scrub

Ingredients:

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons jojoba oil
• 1 tsp alcohol-free vanilla extract (optional)
• juice from half a lemon (optional)

Instructions:

• Place the sugar in a medium-sized mixing bowl and stir in the oil one tablespoon at a time. 
• Ideally, the consistency of the scrub should be similar to sand, not soup. If it’s too soupy, the sugar particles dissolve in a day or two and don’t exfoliate properly.
• Mix in the other optional ingredients if you choose to use them.

How To Use:

• After you finish showering, pat the skin dry and gently rub the sugar scrub into the skin in circular motions.
• You can also do the same thing after you get done soaking in a tub. 
• You can rinse it off 5 minutes after application. It’s great to use the sugar scrub 2-4 times per week. 

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Exfoliation is an important step in any skin care routine. It’s a crucial process that aids with the removal of dead skin cells on the surface of your skin. The skin sheds these dead skin cells every 30 days, but sometimes it cannot get rid of them properly. This can result in clogged pores or dry, flaky skin. 

Since there are so many exfoliation scrubs and tools, it can be hard to know which one is best. Do you go for the cucumber mint one or buy the one you keep seeing on commercials? Or do you make the responsible choice and opt for one that has very few chemicals? Well, if you choose a minimally processed, chemical-free option, why don’t you just make your own scrub to exfoliate your skin? It’s quite simple and you may already have the ingredients you need in your kitchen. 

When Should You Exfoliate?

Well, this will entirely depend on daily routine, your skin type, and what you want to get out of exfoliating. People with dry or normal skin may only need to exfoliate once or twice per week, while others with oily skin require exfoliation every other day. For people with sensitive skin, it’s important to never exfoliate excessively.

Gentle exfoliation can help contribute to brighter, tone skin with a smooth appearance. Additionally, exfoliation can increase collagen production, which helps to improve skin elasticity. The skin develops wrinkles as you age because the dermis loses elastin. Promoting collagen production via exfoliation may reduce wrinkles and fine lines by keeping skin tight and healthy.

If you want to properly exfoliate, though, you need the right ingredients. Some of the best exfoliating ingredients are in the following three scrub recipes. If you make them, let us know how they work for you in the comments below. Happy exfoliating!

Almond & Avocado Face Scrub

Perfect for dry skin, this face scrub works to give life to dull skin. Even if your skin is oily, you may enjoy using this scrub. Did you know that oily skin can sometimes be the result of dry skin? If this is the case, this scrub is meant for you.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup almond meal (ground almonds)
• 1/2 avocado, peeled, pitted, and mashed
• 1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil 

Instructions:

• Add all of the ingredients to a small glass bowl and mix to combine. 
• Before using, make sure to clean your face. 
• Massage the scrub gently in circular motions with your fingertips. Rinse away after a couple minutes. 

Brown Sugar Face Scrub

Looking for a face scrub for all skin types? You just found it! This is an effective scrub that uses the exfoliating power of brown sugar, which is mild enough for sensitive skin, and gets the job done. Plus, the aroma of this scrub is intoxicating. 

Ingredients:

• 1.5 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon raw honey
• 1 teaspoon argan oil
• 1/4 teaspoon mixed essential oils (lavender, peppermint, and rose)

Instructions:

• In a small bowl, use your fingertips to mix the sugar, honey, and argan oil. 
• Drop in the essential oils and continue to mix in circular motions.
• Start exfoliating gently in circular motions. After a couple minutes, rinse with warm water and then allow your face to air dry. 
• Remove any residual honey with a washcloth. 

Coffee & Coconut Scrub

Besides being a delicious duo, coffee and coconut were made to revitalize your facial skin. Coffee grounds exhibit beneficial antioxidants that help nourish the skin, working to improve tone and elasticity. Keep in mind that coffee grounds may be too intense for people with sensitive skin. If this is the case, replace coffee grounds with almond meal. 

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon coffee grounds
• 1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil

Instructions:

• Add the coffee grounds to a small bowl and use your finger tips to mix in the coconut oil. 
• Once the mixture is thoroughly combined, gently massage it into your skin. Leave it on for a couple minutes before rinsing away with warm water. 

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