Lemon Sugar Scrub
| April 28, 2013 | Filled under DIY, Recipe |
I think I can officially declare that Spring has sprung in Minnesota! Took a lot longer to get here this year! :)
That means capris and shorts are also just around the corner!
Time to get rid of those dry “winter legs”!
This is an AMAZING exfoliating scrub that is a cinch to make and works like a charm!
Here is what you need:
Sugar
Coconut Oil (I think this works the best, but you could use olive oil instead)
Lemon
Measure out 2 1/2 cups of sugar into a large bowl. Melt 1/4 cup of coconut oil in another bowl (takes about 45 seconds), and combine with the sugar.
Zest an entire lemon. Then cut the lemon in half and add the juice to the sugar mixture.
That’s it! Just use about 1 Tablespoon in the shower, rinsing thoroughly.
Printable recipe below!
- 2½ cups sugar
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- 1 lemon
- Measure sugar into a large bowl.
- Melt coconut oil in separate bowl and combine with sugar.
- Zest 1 lemon, then cut lemon in half and juice both halves.
- Store in air-tight container.
- Use 1 Tablespoon or so in the shower to gently exfoliate and moisturize.
Oh cool! I’m sure it smells awesome, too!
(found you through Titicrafty)
Yes! It smells amazing!!
I thought Spring had finally sprung here too, yesterday it was 70 and everyone was in shorts. Today we’re back to winter coats. Phooey.
I’m visiting today from the Raising Imperfection hop. :)
Looks awesome! How long does it last? Does it go bad? It seems like it would make a bunch.
Several weeks, if you use it almost every day. I don’t know how long it would take for it to go bad…it never lasts that long! :)
So glad you all are getting some warmer weather! This scrub looks good enough to eat!
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This looks awesome! I make a brown sugar one that I *love*, but this recipe seems more summer like and refreshing- I’m definitely going to have to try this one out, and soon!
Oh, a brown sugar one sounds wonderful too! I will have to try that! :)
It is pretty wonderful- my son LOVES using it on his feet. Here’s a link to the recipe if you ever want to make it :)
http://shelconnors.com/brown-sugar-body-scrub/
Awesome! Thanks so much!!
It is snowing today in Alberta…makes Minnesota seem kinda tropical!!
Pinning for when my winter legs can be exposed….like, July!!
Stopping by from Serendipity & Spice!
I bet my legs would smell so good and feel amazing after using this! I would love for you to come link up to my party and follow along! http://alivedinhome.blogspot.com/2013/04/get-social-sunday_28.html
I had to check this out just because it is lemon. I think I even have coconut oil. I came over from Sweet Share Monday.
I can’t wait for spring! Unfortunately we just got snow last night! I love making my own scrubs but haven’t tried any with coconut oil since I fell in love with it about 5 months ago! I’ll have to try this!
Hey there from We Three Crabs Blog hop! Might seem silly, but how do you zest a lemon? I really want to try this out! My face could use some exfoliation, LOL
Hi! I have a microplane grater that I use…but even a cheese grater would work. You just want to get the yellow part, not the white part under the yellow part, because that is bitter. Hope that makes sense! :)
Yes, totally! Thanks for the tip about the yellow and white parts! Off to make it right now :-)
I love making homemade scrubs for gifts. I’ll have to try this one. Thanks for sharing!
This sounds great! I feel like I can smell the lemon by just looking at the picture:) I can’t wait to try this!
This sounds amazing. (AND, i have all those ingredients at my house already!) I just might have to whip some of this up and pamper myself a little after my workout later… It’s leg day and I’m already dreading it. Maybe this will motivate me through those squats/lunges/etc! :)
Happy Wednesday.
I can’t wait to look around your blog more.
Thanks for linking up at Pinterest Tuesday. I so want to try this! sounds delightful.
Erica
We Three Crabs
Snowing here in Denver also but this would make me feel like Spring might be heading our way. It sounds delicious.
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I must give it a try. I’m so glad you joined us this week for Transformed Tuesday. Have a great rest of the week.
Hugs,
Peggy~PJH Designs
This scrub looks wonderful and I bet it smells delcious. I keep thinking its getting warmer here in Texas, then another cold front hits. Was 80 yesterday, then today temptures dropping to the low 40’s and upper 30’s tonight. Weird weather. Thanks for sharing your wonderful tutorial. Found your link at Thirfty Thursday. Have a great day!
Linda @ Mixed Kreations
Love your blog! This is a great post! Please come link up with me at NanaHood.com Would love for my readers to meet you! Teresa from NanaHood.com
Looks delicious! I was given a lemon sugar scrub a few months ago made with extract and it’s been such a treat. I should try this method. Thanks!
This looks amazing!! I can’t wait to try this. What a fabulous gift idea. Just pinned. Thank you so much for sharing with us at A Bouquet of Talent this week. So thrilled to have you share with us. Happy Friday!!
Hugs
Kathy
Thank you so much for stopping by and linking this up at Bewitch Me & Titi! I was so happy to have you!!!! Hope to have you there tomorrow with a new awesome creation!
Hope have an awesome weekend
Hugs
Cami @ TitiCrafty by Camila
I bet this smells wonderful too! I need to give this a try. I’m a new follower by way of Serenity You link up. Have a nice weekend!
Thanks for linking up to my party! I wanted to let you know I picked your link to feature this week! See my post and grab my feature button here http://handmadecuddles.com/2013/05/create-inspire-66-picks.html
Worth making for the aroma alone…exfoliating is just another benefit! Thank you for sharing at Rock N Share Wednesday! Hope to see you again soon! Blessings, D@TheShadyPorch
I bet this smells SO good! :)
I’ve featured on my blog today!
http://www.52mantels.com/2013/05/handmade-mothers-day-gift-ideas.html
It does! And thanks for featuring it today!! Have a great week!
We’re still waiting for Spring to come around. It shows up then it gets cold again! Thanks so much for sharing @ The Show Off Blog Party :)
Jessica
The Wondering Brain
Oooo, I’ve got to try this! My legs have suffered this winter. Thanks so much for linking up to Inspire Me Wednesday. Featuring you in tomorrow’s issue.:)
Thank you so much!! Have a great day!
Such a lovely idea! Another way to use up the lemons from our tree.
Oh, a lemon tree! I’m so jealous!!
Krysta,
I have Featured your post on this weeks Thrifty Thursday!! I can’t wait to try this!!!
XO,Jessica
Aww…thanks Jessica! :)
Thanks for this post. I like it! I have all of these items already. :-)
This is such a great idea – to make your own sugar scrub! Thanks for linking up at Romance on a dime!! Pinning this.
Very cool! I am so looking forward to trying this!! PINned your post to our Pinterest board!! Thanks for linking up with us at One Sharendipity Place this weekend!!
sue@thet2women.com
I just found you through I Should be Mopping the Floor. I am SO going to try this! Please feel free to come share at my From the Farm Blog Hop. http://www.fresh-eggs-daily.com/2013/08/from-farm-blog-hop_9.html
Lisa
Fresh Eggs Daily