DIY Orange and Bergamot Sugar Scrub
Although I try to regularly exfoliate my face as part of my skincare regime I often forget to use a scrub on the rest of my body to shift dull, dead skin cells and ensure that my skin is soft and fresh. We’re (hopefully) heading into summer and giving your skin a good scrub before going outside in the sun is the key to a longer lasting tan.
You can spend lots of money stocking up on scrubs but they are so quick, easy and satisfying to make that I really recommend giving it a go. Sugar scrubs only have a few household ingredients and you can really personalise them to your own taste by choosing which oils and fragrances to include in the recipe. Here is my recipe for a delicious and refreshingly uplifting orange and bergamot sugar scrub.
You will need:
- Air tight jar (I used a 380ml squat jam jar from The Bottle Company)
- 200g granulated white sugar
- 175ml sweet almond carrier oil
- A few drops of Sweet Orange and Bergamot essential oils to personal preference (I used oils from Buff & Butter)
Method:
- Mix the sugar and oil together, adding a bit of oil at a time until you have the consistency you desire.
- Add a few drops of the essential oil to the mix and stir well, adding more if desired.
- Store in an air tight jar.
- Use 1 tablespoon as needed in the shower.
- Scrub skin with the mixture and rinse will. it will leave your skin feeling like silk.
