How to Make a Coconut Oil and Sugar Face Scrub

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Every day our skin creates new skin cells and pushes the old, dead cells to the side. This buildup of dead skin cells can cause our skin to look drab and flat. An effective way to pep up your skin and lips is to exfoliate! This scrub is an organic, raw, and homemade skin scrub, and it's safe for use on sensitive areas such as your face and lips.

Steps

Preparing the Scrub

Gather all materials. It is suggested that you use ingredients that are organic and raw as these are made without the use of harsh chemicals; however, that is not mandatory to get the same results.

Add sugar. In a small, sealable container, add one tablespoon of organic sugar.

Add coconut oil. Add one tablespoon of coconut oil to the same sealable container. If the coconut oil is solid, which often happens in the winter months as it get cooler, place the coconut oil jar into a bowl filled with “warm” water until it becomes a more manageable consistency.

Mix the coconut oil and sugar together. Mix the two ingredients together until fully blended.

Applying the Scrub

Apply to lips and face. Using your fingers, scoop the scrub and apply to face and lips. Rub the scrub lightly into the skin for ultimate exfoliation. The coconut oil has amazing hydration properties so leaving the scrub sit for 5-10 minutes would be beneficial but not necessary for the exfoliation process.

Rinse the scrub off using warm water. This can be done over a sink or in the shower. Be sure to get all of the scrub off your face. If you plan to use a washcloth, be sure to use a softer one as a rough washcloth post exfoliation could over exfoliate and cause irritated skin.