I’m always looking around for good products (like face and body scrubs) that help thoroughly cleanse and moisturize my aging skin. I don’t like the price tags on the so called “good stuff” because they aren’t budget friendly. I prefer products with more natural ingredients so I found recipes I can throw together right in my own kitchen. I always have these items on hand so I can whip up my own face, body, and lip sugar scrubs.

Brown Sugar Face~n~Body Scrub

1 cup packed Brown Sugar (Coconut works too)
1/2 cup Honey
1/2 cup Coconut (Olive or Sweet Almond) Oil A few drops of essential oil of choice (optional)

Mix the ingredients together in a small bowl and transfer to a jar with an airtight lid. I used my pint-sized Mason jar. I store this in a bathroom linen closet or somewhere in a cool (not cold) temperature. I use this once a week. Rub onto wet face or skin in circular motions. Rinse off before applying other products. If I need to use it in the shower, I just get a little out and put it into something unbreakable because knowing me, an accident is waiting to happen if I don’t. Now we don’t want that to happen, do we? 😦

DIY Brown Sugar Lip Scrub

1 Tbsp. Brown sugar (Coconut sugar works too)
1 Tbsp. Coconut (Avocado or Olive) Oil (honey works too)
2 drops of vanilla extract (go easy on this because it’s just for scent, or you can use mint essential oil)

Mix the ingredients together in a small bowl and transfer to a jar with an airtight lid. I used one of my small Mason jars. I store this in a bathroom linen closet or somewhere it’s much cooler. I normally use it once a week (or a few times a week when the weather is cold) to keep my lips soft. Now don’t be tempted to eat this because it tastes good. 😉 Rub onto wet lips in a circular motion to exfoliate. Rinse and pat dry. Apply a lip balm if you like.

All in all, I think you can play around with these by swapping for different scents or flavors. I love making my own products because I can control what’s in them. Another plus is that I get to save money. I find when making these it makes more product, which makes them stretch and last much longer.

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